The following Alaska Airlines acquires Hawaiian AirlinesCarrier Loyalty Program – Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan – Continue to launch new benefits for loyalty program members. Free upgrades and milestone rewards in addition to providing new checked bag benefits to co-cardholders of each airline Mileage Program Elite MemberThe most interesting addition to loyalty program members is to Famous Alaska companion fare.
As airlines continue to commit to expanding membership benefits, you need to know about the latest announcements in Alaska and how to take advantage of the new allowance.
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Redemption of companion fares for Alaska on a Hawaii flight
According to the press release, members of the Alaska Airlines Mileage Program will be able to use their Alaska Airlines accompanying fare certificates on any Hawaiian airline flight in North America. The notable companion fare allows you to take a travel companion to Alaska Airlines flights (now including Hawaiian Airlines) for just $99 (plus $23 in taxes and fees). Please note that the certificate is only valid for coach trips; however, Companion tickets are eligible for upgrades.
You can get a partner fare for each account anniversary and use the following common credit card: Alaska Airlines Signed Credit Card and Alaska Airlines Visa® Business Card After your purchase cost of $6,000 for the previous anniversary year.
Although companion fares were previously limited to Alaska Airlines flights, cardholders will be able to use their certificates on Hawaiian Airlines flights within North America due to the merger. The Hawaiians’ unique route network and widebody fleet, including its new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft Through Lie-flat seats and direct access to Leihoku Premium level, it is possible to open various ways to maximize the benefits of Alaska or Hawaiians.
The Alaska Airlines Mileage Program promises to provide more details on this extended benefit in the coming months.
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Alaska Airlines announces more loyalty program benefits
While Alaska Airlines Mileage Program members will have to wait until summer to get companion fare benefits, there are some other privileges now that may be introduced by the end of April.
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Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines cardholders get free check bags
Alaska Airlines’ signature and Alaska Airlines visa holders now offer themselves a free check bag and can accommodate up to six guests when booking flights operated by Hawaiian Airlines using their shared brand credit card.
If you are a Hawaiian Airlines® World Elite Mastercard® Holder, when booking flights operated by Alaska Airlines using the card, you will receive two free check bags; however, this benefit only applies to the main card members.
Information on Hawaiian Airlines World Elite Mastercard has been independently collected by Guyt. The card details on this page have not been reviewed or provided by the card issuer.
Expand seat selection options for Alaska elite members
Starting April 24, Alaska Airlines Mileage Program MVP Gold 75K and MVP Gold 100K Elite members can choose a free extra comfortable seat when booking Hawaiian Airlines’ main cabin fare.
Currently available on Airbus A330 and A321NEO and Boeing 717 and 787 aircraft in Hawaii, the additional comfortable seats provide additional legroom, early boarding, priority safety screening, power on seats in certain airports, personal seats, and amenities packages available for selection on select international flights.
Related: Reviews of top-notch Hawaiian Airlines between Hawaii and Seattle
New milestone for elite revitalization
As Announced in October 2024Alaska Airlines Mileage Program members now have the option to select the following elite qualifying milestones from the Milestone Privileges menu:
- 10,000
- 30,000 equations
- 55,000 equations
- Type 85,000
- 150,000 equations
- Level 200,000
- 250,000 equations
Privileges for each milestone are different, but include benefits such as bonus miles, upgrade certificates, Wi-Fi passes, giveaway MVP status, lounge passes, and the ability to scroll on EQM.
Bottom line
The ongoing integration between Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines is ideal for members of the two airlines’ loyalty programs. The new luggage benefits are a benefit to encourage Alaska Airlines co-brand cardholders to book with Hawaiians and vice versa, while Alaska Airlines’ mileage program continues to improve and expand benefits for elite members.
Although no exact details have been revealed, the ability to use Alaska Airlines companion fares on Hawaiian Airlines’ long-distance services, such as the Boeing 787 Dreamliner flight, is a possible game-changing addition to the new partnership.
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