Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines have a new combined loyalty program: Atmos Rewards. There's also a brand-new premium credit card with alluring perks.

Atmos Rewards, the new loyalty program from Hawaiian and Alaska airlines, has officially taken off as the singular way for flyers using either airline to earn points, benefits and status. HPR's Emma Caires breaks it down.

The new program, called Atmos Rewards, took effect for Alaska Airlines customers on Thursday. HawaiianMiles members will transition to Atmos on Oct. 1.