Lap infants on international award tickets now charged only government taxes, including on partner awards

10% of adult cash fare plus taxes (industry standard) → Government taxes only

Documented September 2, 2026 (date approximate; Alaska did not announce the change), Atmos Rewards now lets members add a lap infant to an international award ticket at no cost beyond government-mandated taxes and fees, with no carrier surcharges, on Alaska/Hawaiian and partner airlines when ticketed through Atmos Rewards. The industry norm is 10% of the adult revenue fare plus taxes, which can approach $1,000 on a premium-cabin award. Alaska's lap-infant policy page confirms the new treatment and a spokesperson confirmed partner coverage. Reader reports indicate the infant must be added by phone. Atmos Rewards receives 1:1 transfers from Bilt.

What to do: Families with a child under two should price international premium awards through Atmos Rewards first; call to add the infant and confirm a separate infant ticket number on the reservation.