HAWAIIAN AIRLINES: Joins OneWorld from 22 April, 2026

This is no surprise, given its amalgamation with Alaska Airlines. The integration has been gradual, so joining OneWorld represents yet another step. From April 22, 2026, Hawaiian Airlines will officially join the OneWorld alliance. For travellers, and especially Qantas Frequent Flyers and other OneWorld airline loyalty members, this opens the door to more reward seats, better frequent flyer perks, and another way to travel across the Pacific.

Access to more reward seats

Once Hawaiian Airlines is fully folded into Oneworld, its flights will become part of the alliance’s broader earn and redeem ecosystem. That means access to more seats you can book using points across Oneworld programs, including Qantas Points.

For Australian travellers, that means more availability to Hawaii and beyond. This also means that Hawaiian is now part of OneWorld’s round-the-world award network. You can now weave Honolulu or beyond into a much larger itinerary without jumping alliances.

Mutual status perks

Once Hawaiian joins OneWorld, your Qantas status will mean something on Hawaiian flights. That includes lounge access, priority boarding, extra baggage and seat selection, according to your tier benefits.

If you’re a Qantas Gold or Platinum member, you can expect a more seamless experience when flying Hawaiian, rather than the slightly patchy benefits that come with standalone partnerships.

Behind the scenes, Hawaiian and Alaska Airlines share the same loyalty program, and their tiers will align neatly with OneWorld levels.

Booking Hawaiian with Qantas Points is already live

You don’t have to wait until April 22 to take advantage of Alaska’s membership of OneWorld. Qantas and Hawaiian Airlines have worked together since mid-2025. This means that reward seats are available at standard Classic Reward rates.

A one-way Sydney to Honolulu redemption currently sits at around 45,300 Qantas Points in economy or 108,000 points in business class.

Availability is decent, especially if using Qantas’ revamped Flight Reward Finder. You’ll need to look closely, as the way the finder shows overlapping airline tails means Hawaiian flights aren’t always displayed clearly in the search results.

Qantas already has a codeshare agreement in place, meaning flights with a QF flight number earn full Qantas Points and Status Credits. That’s handy if you’re chasing status.

Alaska takes the wheel

This Oneworld move is part of a bigger shake-up. Hawaiian Airlines is being absorbed into Alaska Airlines following a US$1.9 billion acquisition, and April 22 marks a key milestone in that process.

From that date, Hawaiian flight numbers will shift to Alaska’s “AS” code, and both airlines will operate under a shared booking platform.

Hawaiian will continue to operate flights to and from the islands with its own branding, including that iconic Pualani tail graphic. Alaska will handle other routes, including long-haul flying with the former Hawaiian Boeing 787 fleet.

A better business class is coming

Hawaiian is planning to refresh its Airbus A330 fleet with new Business Class suites and introduce a Premium Economy cabin from 2028. This will align the Hawaiian fleet with other Oneworld carriers. Alaska is keeping Hawaiian’s Dreamliner Business Class suites with privacy doors for its own long-haul expansion.

2PAXfly Takeout

For Australian travellers, Hawaiian Airlines’ joining OneWorld means more ways to get to Hawaii using points, better recognition of your Qantas status, and a smoother journey experience.

Adding Hawaiian makes OneWorld a 16 airline strong alliance.