Hawaiian Airlines partners with Alaska Airlines and the oneworld alliance, giving travelers access to over 30 airline partners for booking, earning miles, and redeeming rewards. The airline also maintains partnerships with car rental companies and rideshare services through its loyalty program. Here’s a breakdown of how each partnership works and what it means for your travel.
Alaska Airlines and the oneworld Alliance
The biggest partnership shift for Hawaiian Airlines came through its merger with Alaska Airlines. The two carriers have merged their passenger systems, and Hawaiian Airlines travelers now have access to booking capabilities across more than 30 airline partners, including oneworld alliance members. This is a significant expansion from Hawaiian’s previous standalone partnerships.
The oneworld alliance includes major global carriers such as American Airlines, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, Japan Airlines, Qantas, and Qatar Airways, among others. For Hawaiian Airlines passengers, this means you can book connecting itineraries on alliance partners, earn loyalty points on partner flights, and redeem points across a much wider network than Hawaiian’s own routes cover. If you’re flying from the mainland to Hawaii and then onward to Asia or the South Pacific, these connections are especially useful.
What the Alaska Merger Means for Partners
Before the Alaska Airlines merger, Hawaiian had a smaller set of codeshare and interline agreements. Now, through the combined network, you can access Alaska’s full roster of oneworld connections. The merged app lets you search, book, and manage flights across partner airlines in one place, with self-service features like flight changes and Apple Pay integration.
If you previously held HawaiianMiles, your loyalty account has transitioned to the Atmos Rewards program. Points earned through airline partners, car rentals, and rideshare now flow into this unified program. When booking partner flights, check whether your specific route qualifies for point earning, as not every fare class on every partner airline will earn the same rate.
Car Rental Partners
Hawaiian Airlines’ loyalty program includes partnerships with two major car rental agencies:
- Avis: You can earn up to 1,250 points on qualifying rentals at participating locations. Atmos Rewards members also get up to 35% off base rates when using the dedicated discount code at booking.
- Budget: The same earning potential of up to 1,250 points per qualifying rental, with savings of up to 30% off base rates through a member discount code.
Both partnerships are straightforward to use. Enter the provided discount code when reserving your car, make sure your loyalty number is attached to the reservation, and the points post after your rental is complete. These discounts can add up quickly if you’re renting a car for a week or more on a Hawaiian vacation.
Rideshare Partnership with Lyft
Atmos Rewards members earn points on Lyft rides, and the rate varies by ride type. Everyday Lyft rides earn 2 points per dollar spent, while airport rides and elevated ride options (like Lyft XL or Lux) earn 3 points per dollar spent. You’ll need to link your Lyft and loyalty accounts to start earning.
This partnership is useful beyond vacation travel. Since Lyft rides count year-round regardless of where you are, regular Lyft users can accumulate a meaningful number of points from daily commuting or errands. A $30 airport ride, for example, would earn you 90 points automatically.
How to Maximize Partner Benefits
The most practical way to get value from Hawaiian’s partnerships is to make sure your loyalty account is linked everywhere. Connect it to your Lyft profile, enter your member number on every car rental reservation, and always include your loyalty number when booking partner airline flights. Points from these partners tend to post within a few weeks of the completed trip or ride.
When booking flights on oneworld partners, pay attention to the fare class. Deeply discounted economy tickets sometimes earn points at a reduced rate or not at all, while standard economy and above typically earn the full amount. If earning points matters to you, the small price difference between a basic and standard fare often pays for itself in rewards value.