{"id":239559,"date":"2025-12-16T20:00:01","date_gmt":"2025-12-16T20:00:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/?p=239559\/"},"modified":"2026-04-28T22:10:24","modified_gmt":"2026-04-28T22:10:24","slug":"hawaiian-airlines-joining-oneworld","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/news\/airlines\/hawaiian-airlines-joining-oneworld\/","title":{"rendered":"Hawaiian Airlines Will Officially Join Oneworld in April \u2014 Here\u2019s What It Means for You"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Update: Hawaiian Airlines officially joined the Oneworld alliance on April 23, 2026.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The timeline of the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/news\/alaska-atmos-rewards\/alaska-hawaiian-merger\/\" rel=\"noopener\">merger of Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines<\/a> continues to progress. Late 2024 saw the merger between the two airlines approved. Earlier this year, we saw the creation of <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/news\/alaska-atmos-rewards\/new-program-announcement\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Atmos Rewards<\/a>, the joint loyalty program of the merged airlines.<\/p>\n<p>Back in 2021, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/news\/alaska-atmos-rewards\/alaska-joins-oneworld\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Alaska joined the Oneworld alliance<\/a>, fortifying it as a top-tier program due to the number of both alliance and non-alliance partners it has. Now, Hawaiian Airlines &#8212; previously not a member of any alliance &#8212; will be following suit in 2026.<\/p>\n<p>According to reports,\u00a0<span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">Hawaiian will become the newest Oneworld member effective April 22, 2026<\/span>. Hawaiian would become the 16th airline, after recent additions of <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/news\/airlines\/fiji-airways-joining-oneworld\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Fiji Airways<\/a> and <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/news\/airlines\/oman-air-joining-oneworld\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Oman Air<\/a> in 2025. Here's what to know and why it matters.<\/p>\n<div id=\"toc_container\" class=\"toc_light_blue no_bullets\"><p class=\"toc_title\">Page Contents<\/p><ul class=\"toc_list\"><li><a href=\"#What_Does_Hawaiian_Airlines_Joining_Oneworld_Mean_For_Travelers\">What Does Hawaiian Airlines Joining Oneworld Mean For Travelers?<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#Hawaiian_Airlines_elite_status_holders\">Hawaiian Airlines elite status holders<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Other_Oneworld_status_holders\">Other Oneworld status holders<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Booking_Hawaiian_Airlines_flights_with_partner_miles\">Booking Hawaiian Airlines flights with partner miles<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#Bottom_Line\">Bottom Line<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n<h2><span id=\"What_Does_Hawaiian_Airlines_Joining_Oneworld_Mean_For_Travelers\">What Does Hawaiian Airlines Joining Oneworld Mean For Travelers?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Oneworld currently has 15 member airlines, and Hawaiian Airlines\u2019 addition is a meaningful expansion of the alliance\u2019s global footprint.<\/p>\n<p>This move also makes sense for Hawaiian. Now that the airline is part of the Alaska Air Group and will adopt the AS (Alaska) airline code in April (replacing its long-held &#8220;HA&#8221; code), joining Oneworld is a natural next step.<\/p>\n<p>With that in mind, let\u2019s take a look at the benefits travelers can expect.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_204979\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"600\/480\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-204979 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Hawaiian-Featured.png\" alt=\"Hawaiian Airlines A330 wing and tail.\" width=\"600\" height=\"480\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Hawaiian-Featured.png 1000w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Hawaiian-Featured-300x240.png 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Hawaiian-Featured-768x614.png 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Hawaiian-Featured-325x260.png 325w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><center><em>Credit: Tyler Glatt \/ AwardWallet<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Related: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/airlines\/airline-alliances-and-partnerships\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Beginner's Guide to Airline Alliances & Partnerships<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Hawaiian_Airlines_elite_status_holders\">Hawaiian Airlines elite status holders<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Now that Atmos Rewards exists, previous Hawaiian elites members now have Atmos Gold, Silver, Platinum, or Titanium status \u2014 depending on the status held with Hawaiian. This can translate into Oneworld status, with even mid-tier Sapphire allowing access to business-class lounges.<\/p>\n<p>Here is an overview of some Oneworld Sapphire perks, for example:<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_239568\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"900\/394\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-239568 size-large lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-12-13-at-12.47.52-PM-900x394.png\" alt=\"Oneworld Sapphire benefits. \" width=\"900\" height=\"394\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-12-13-at-12.47.52-PM-900x394.png 900w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-12-13-at-12.47.52-PM-750x328.png 750w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-12-13-at-12.47.52-PM-768x336.png 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-12-13-at-12.47.52-PM-1536x672.png 1536w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-12-13-at-12.47.52-PM-2048x896.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><center><em>Oneworld Sapphire benefits. Screenshot of Oneworld.com<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<h3><span id=\"Other_Oneworld_status_holders\">Other Oneworld status holders<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Where this really matters is for elites that have earned status through another Oneworld partner.<\/p>\n<p>For example, someone with elite status from another Oneworld airline, such as British Airways or American Airlines, or who earned status through a match like <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/airlines\/royal-air-maroc-status-match\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Royal Air Maroc\u2019s<\/a>, would be able to use their Oneworld Sapphire benefits on Hawaiian Airlines flights once the airline officially joins the alliance.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/airlines\/oneworld-lounges-access\/\" rel=\"noopener\">How to Access Oneworld Lounges: Rules, Exceptions, and Membership Options<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Booking_Hawaiian_Airlines_flights_with_partner_miles\">Booking Hawaiian Airlines flights with partner miles<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>We can reasonably assume that Hawaiian joining Oneworld will unlock new ways to redeem partner miles on Hawaiian flights. That means travelers with miles in programs like Cathay Pacific Asia Miles or the various Avios programs should eventually be able to <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/travel\/airlines\/book-hawaii-with-points\/\" rel=\"noopener\">book award flights to Hawaii<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, for example, has some <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/airlines\/cathay-pacific-award-flights\/\" rel=\"noopener\">well-known sweet spots<\/a> for short-haul partner flights. How those pricing bands will translate to Hawaiian flights remains to be seen, but more redemption options are always a good thing. This addition certainly won\u2019t hurt.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_239588\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"750\/412\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-239588 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG_5713-900x495.jpeg\" alt=\"Hawaii\" width=\"750\" height=\"412\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG_5713-900x495.jpeg 900w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG_5713-750x412.jpeg 750w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG_5713-768x422.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG_5713-1536x844.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG_5713-2048x1125.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><center><em>Kauai, Hawaii. Credit: Cameron Laufer\/AwardWallet<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<h2><span id=\"Bottom_Line\">Bottom Line<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Although this seemed inevitable, it is still good news that Hawaiian Airlines will be joining the Oneworld alliance on April 22, 2026. As more details emerge we will get a better sense of the specifics. The ability to use Oneworld status and book flights with partner airlines will be ideal for those looking to visit the sand and sun of Hawaii.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hawaiian Airlines will be joining the Oneworld alliance beginning April 22, 2026. Hawaiian will be the newest Oneworld member, following the lead of Fiji Airways and Oman Air earlier this year. 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