We knew this situation would be coming at a certain point - the question was just when. Well, it appears that we now have an answer, as the Amex-Hawaiian transfers are ending soon, as noted via the Membership Rewards transfer tool. … [Read more...] about Amex-Hawaiian Transfers are Ending Soon
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Hawaiian Debuts Moana 2 Jets + Enter to Win HawaiianMiles
Way back in 2016, Hawaiian Airlines was the official airlines of Disney's Moana. Naturally, with the second installment coming to theaters soon, Hawaiian is reprising that role. In celebration of this, Hawaiian debuts Moana 2 jets, along with a new sweepstakes in which five lucky winners will receive 500,000 HawaiianMiles. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Debuts Moana 2 Jets + Enter to Win HawaiianMiles
Alaska MP 2025 Changes for Hawaiian Members
Alaska Airlines announced a fairly hefty set of updates to its loyalty program the other day. So, today, I want to go over the Alaska MP 2025 changes for Hawaiian members. No, noting is changing with HawaiianMiles right now, but there are important points for HawaiianMiles members may want to consider. … [Read more...] about Alaska MP 2025 Changes for Hawaiian Members
Alaska Mileage Plan Changes for 2025
With its merger with Hawaiian Airlines in the works, far more people have their eyes Alaska's and Hawaiian's respective loyalty programs than ever before. And while changes were expected, I didn't think they'd occur this early. Nevertheless, let's take a look at the Alaska Mileage Plan changes for 2025. … [Read more...] about Alaska Mileage Plan Changes for 2025
Alaska-Hawaiian Mileage Transfers are Now Live
Heads up! As promised, the Alaska-Hawaiian mileage transfers are now live, as is the ability to book with either airline through both of their respective websites. The ability to transfer miles between the two opens up a world of opportunity for the points and miles community, especially since Alaska Air is already a oneworld member. … [Read more...] about Alaska-Hawaiian Mileage Transfers are Now Live
Alaska Air Visa Signature 2024 Review
My Alaska Visa annual fee hit this past billing cycle - my first under their new, higher annual fee - so I thought it'd be a good idea to revisit the card and its parks with an Alaska Air Visa Signature 2024 review. After all, the last time I did anything remotely similar was in 2022. … [Read more...] about Alaska Air Visa Signature 2024 Review
Earn 70k HawaiianMiles!
HawaiianMiles aren't my favorite reward currency, but with the prospect of them turning into Alaska Mileage Plan miles, stockpiling them now isn't a bad idea. So if you're able to, you should take the opportunity to earn 70k HawaiianMiles now to be able to put them to better use in the future. … [Read more...] about Earn 70k HawaiianMiles!
Top Alaska Elites Will Lose American Systemwide Upgrades
Alaska Airlines and American Airlines have been frenemies for several years now. In fact, it was American that sponsored Alaska into Oneworld. However, as American's strategy (or lack thereof) continues to change, top Alaska elites will lose American systemwide upgrades. … [Read more...] about Top Alaska Elites Will Lose American Systemwide Upgrades
Guide to Mileage Plan Oneworld Benefits
One of the greatest benefits to Hawaiian Airlines being acquired by Alaska Airlines will be their (presumed) membership in the Oneworld Alliance. I know many Hawaiian fliers aren't familiar with what this means for them, so I put together a guide to Mileage Plan Oneworld benefits today to kind of preview the future. … [Read more...] about Guide to Mileage Plan Oneworld Benefits
Ugh: Alaska Air Launches a Discount Membership
I woke up yesterday to an email from Alaska Air - my preferred airline - that made me go "wtf?!" It seems they've taking a page out of retail's playbook (I'm looking at you, Best Buy), and starting a BS subscription service. Yup, Alaska Air launches a discount membership program, that I think is stupid … [Read more...] about Ugh: Alaska Air Launches a Discount Membership