How to Book Hawaiian Airlines Flights with Partner Programs

Few things sound more appealing than a relaxing vacation after how high the anxiety levels have been during the past year. For those looking for a domestic trip, Hawaii might be a logical choice even though safety measures are still in place to travel there.

To avoid a 10-day quarantine upon arrival, visitors need to present a proper negative COVID-19 test. With that, you can head straight to the beach on most islands.

While planning a trip, though, you’ll notice that all major domestic carriers fly from the mainland to Hawaii.

$305+ Roundtrips to Hawaii from Six West Coast Cities Through May!

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Sub $400 Roundtrips West Coast to Maui in Late Summer/Fall

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Hawaiian and Alaska Airlines are both offering $397 roundtrip economy flights from San Jose and Oakland, California to Maui (non-stop). The majority of available travel dates span the end of August through mid November.

25% Transfer Bonus AMEX to Hawaiian Miles

Until June 21, 2017, there is a 25% transfer bonus from American Express Membership Rewards to Hawaiian Miles.

See Four Hawaiian Islands for 6,000 Miles

While writing yesterday's post about United now allowing free Hawaii flights on awards, I had a separate idea about United miles and Hawaii flights that I didn't want anyone to miss:
You can see four Hawaiian islands on a single award that costs 6,000 United miles and $5.60.
United charges 6,000 for intra-Hawaii flights on Hawaiian Airlines or Island Air.

This is Hawaiian's route map.

Redeem American Airlines Miles: Part 10 — Redeeming for Australia and New Zealand

The Citi® / AAdvantage® Executive World Elite™ MasterCard® 60,000 mile offer has expired.

Redeem American Airlines Miles: Part 8 — East and Southeast Asia

The Citi® / AAdvantage® Executive World Elite™ MasterCard® 60,000 mile offer has expired. Check out the current best credit card offers here.

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Let’s talk about how to use American Airlines miles for awards to East and Southeast Asia.

25% Transfer Bonus AMEX to Hawaiian Miles; Cheap Partner Awards

Until December 21, 2015, there is a 25% transfer bonus from American Express Membership Rewards to Hawaiian Miles. One thousand Membership Rewards transfer to 1,250 Hawaiian Miles.

This is actually the third ongoing offer at the moment, with transfer bonuses to Iberia (and indirectly British Airways) Avios and Virgin America points that I have already covered.
Good Deals with Hawaiian Miles
Hawaiian Airlines is not a member of any alliance, but it has a number of partners.

Hawaiian Airlines Will Offer Flat Beds to Hawaii. Here’s How to Book Them.

Hawaiian Airlines will install fully flat beds in First Class on its A330s in 2016 and 2017. This is fantastic news for people who want to get to Hawaii in style with miles.

Here's the layout of the new Hawaiian F cabin, call it the reverse Lufthansa #HAGlobalMediaDay pic.twitter.com/NA57ivlhaq
— Brett Snyder (@crankyflier) October 19, 2015

The A330 currently features First Class in a 2-2-2 configuration of recliners with 8" more legroom than domestic First Class on United, Delta, and American. It will soon feature 6'4" beds in a 2-2-2 configuration.

50,000 Hawaiian Mile Sign Up Bonus, and How to Use Them

Log into your Hawaiian Miles account or create one and log in. You should see an offer of 50,000 bonus Hawaiian Miles after spending $1,000 in the first 90 days on a new Hawaiian Airlines World Elite MasterCard from Barclaycard. The offer expires November 30, 2015.

This offer is a big improvement on the normal 35,000 mile sign up bonus on the card.