Hawaiian Airlines has joined Alaska Airlines
Hawaiian Airlines and Alaska Airlines have joined forces, forming a partnership that will revolutionize the travel industry. Guests will now have more options for traveling to their Disney vacation destination!
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Hawaiian Airlines’ iconic brand will remain a beloved part of the travel experience. Both airlines will continue to provide top-notch service, operational excellence, and premium products.
“This is a historic day for Alaska Airlines as we officially join with Hawaiian Airlines. Alaska and Hawaiian share tremendous pride in connecting communities with award-winning service, and we look forward to inviting more guests on board to experience what makes both brands unique. Among Alaska, Hawaiian and Horizon Air, we have more than 230 years of history flying guests and serving communities. I know we will build on that legacy and become stronger together – providing the excellent operation guests have come to expect, expanding options to seamlessly travel nearly anywhere in the world, and securing the financial stability and value that inspires investment,” said Ben Minicucci, Alaska Air Group CEO.
Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines will now work to secure a single operating certificate with the FAA, which will allow them to operate as a single carrier. In the meantime, the airlines will continue to operate separately and will maintain separate websites, reservation systems, and loyalty programs. Guests can book and travel with confidence knowing their plans will not be affected.
Effective Sept. 18:
- Your Mileage Plan and HawaiianMiles retain their full value:
- Your hard-earned miles in both loyalty programs are secure and more valuable than ever.
- Alaska Lounge members get more access:
- Alaska Lounge members and guests can enjoy Alaska Lounge locations when flying on Hawaiian.
- Celebrate Hawaiian Million Milers:
- Hundreds of flyers have accrued more than one million miles or more flying Hawaiian Airlines. Those travelers will receive new benefits.
In the coming weeks:
- You’ll soon be able to transfer miles between Alaska and Hawaiian loyalty accounts to redeem award travel:
- Later this month, you’ll be able to seamlessly transfer miles between Mileage Plan and HawaiianMiles at a 1:1 ratio – for no charge. For example, if you have miles in a HawaiianMiles account and you want to redeem for a flight on Alaska or an Alaska global partner, simply transfer the miles to your Mileage Plan account at no charge and book your award travel at alaskaair.com.
- Buy tickets for flights on both airlines on both websites:
- You’ll be able to buy tickets for most Hawaiian flights on alaskaair.com and buy tickets for Alaska flights on hawaiianairlines.com starting this month. Soon you’ll have the option to purchase Hawaiian international flights to destinations such as Japan, South Korea and Australia on alaskaair.com.
- A new travel program will be introduced just for those who live in Hawai‘i:
- Called Huaka‘i by Hawaiian, meaning voyage, it will include unique discounts and benefits exclusively for Hawai‘i residents. Huaka‘i members will enjoy exclusive benefits when traveling interisland, including 10% off one booking per quarter and a free checked bag. Huaka‘i members who are Hawaiian Airlines World Elite Mastercard cardmembers will receive even more, with 20% off one interisland booking per quarter and their existing credit card benefit of two free checked bags. Plus, members will receive access to exclusive, network-wide deals each month. In the coming weeks, Hawai‘i residents will receive an email with a link to sign up for a free membership.
In the coming months:
- Earn miles on both airlines:
- You’ll be able to accrue Mileage Plan miles or HawaiianMiles when flying either airline.
- Expanded redemption opportunities:
- In early 2025, you’ll be able to redeem your Mileage Plan miles directly on all Hawaiian flights including international destinations. And you’ll be able to combine Hawaiian flights with Alaska or partner flights when redeeming your miles.
- Match your status across programs:
- If you’re an elite flyer with Alaska or Hawaiian, you’ll be able to link your accounts to automatically enjoy equivalent status on the other airline. If you have elite-qualifying miles (EQMs) in both programs, your status will be based on the highest tier you qualify for based on your combined EQM total.
Do you enjoy traveling on either of these airlines? What do you think of them joining forces?
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