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Hawaiian Airlines and Alaska Airlines are moving closer to fully integrating their operations and that includes combining the two loyalty programs. Starting October 1st, HawaiianMiles will officially become part of a brand-new, unified program. Details are scant, but the airlines released a few yesterday.
Beginning October 1st, HawaiianMiles and Mileage Plan™ members will see their accounts transition into the new loyalty program. That means:
- All miles transfer 1:1 into the new program
- Elite status and benefits will carry over automatically
- Miles will never expire
- Credit card perks and Huaka‘i by Hawaiian benefits stay with those that hold them
Full details of the new program will be released in August. To ensure a smooth transition, member account access will be limited for several days before October 1st. Exact dates will be announced soon, but customers should know that their miles and benefits are safe. While this is likely going to be the case for members, it’s always a good idea to take screenshots to ensure that if there were to be an issue that you have the receipts.
Link Your Accounts for Early Access
Already an Alaska Mileage Plan™ member? You can link your account with HawaiianMiles rnow and start enjoying combined benefits, including the ability to transfer miles. To link accounts:
- Visit AlaskaAir.com/linkaccount
- Sign in to both accounts
- Follow the simple instructions to link and transfer miles
If you only have a HawaiianMiles or Mileage Plan™ account, don’t worry, your account will automatically convert on October 1st.
Huaka‘i by Hawaiian: Local Loyalty Lives On
Huaka‘i by Hawaiian, the exclusive program for Hawaii residents, will remain a part of the new loyalty offering. Perks include:
- Monthly travel deals
- A free checked bag on Neighbor Island flights
- Quarterly fare discounts
Huaka‘i will continue to show Hawaiian Airlines’ appreciation to its home state while expanding access to benefits across a larger network.
What’s Next?
This new loyalty program is designed to combine the best of HawaiianMiles and Alaska’s Mileage Plan™. Members can expect:
- More earning opportunities
- More destinations
- More ways to redeem
Anthony’s Take: There is a still a lot to be revealed, but at least a firm launch date has been provided. It will be interesting to see what details are shared in August.
(Image Credits: Alaska Airlines.)
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