Status match is now being offered between Alaska’s Mileage Plan and Hawaiian’s HawaiianMiles loyalty programs. For Alaska Airlines customers, this means the ability to redeem Mileage Plan miles on Hawaiian Airlines-operated flights, select benefits for Mileage Plan elites when flying on Hawaiian Airlines, and the ability to earn miles across both programs. These benefits are the first step towards an upcoming single combined loyalty program, with the aim of delivering “the most generous benefits in the industry”.
HawaiianMiles members can link their HawaiianMiles and Mileage Plan accounts together to have their status matched, allowing them to enjoy elite benefits when travelling on either airline.
Importantly, if a traveller only has an Alaska Mileage Plan account, there is no need to sign up for a HawaiianMiles account – they can receive benefits by using their Mileage Plan number when flying on Hawaiian Airlines-operated flights.
After status matching, in addition to enjoying Mileage Plan elite benefits when flying Alaska and using their Mileage Plan number, HawaiianMiles elites will also be able to enjoy the benefits of oneworld status when using their Mileage Plan number and flying on oneworld partners. oneworld status unlocks access to a variety of privileges, including priority check-in, access to international first and business class lounges (depending on tier), preferred boarding, fast track through security, baggage benefits and more. Hawaiian Airlines intends to join the oneworld alliance in 2026, in conjunction with Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines reaching a single passenger service system.
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