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Hawaiian Loyalty Program — Earning, Tiers & Redemptions
Hawaiian Loyalty Program — Earning, Tiers & Redemptions — Summary
How the Hawaiian frequent flyer program works: how miles are earned, elite tiers, redemption value, expiry rules and which credit cards help.
Key Travel Facts & Insights
- The program: Hawaiian operates HawaiianMiles.
- How you earn: Miles earn on distance and fare class.
- Elite tiers: Tiers run: Member → Pualani Gold → Pualani Platinum..
- Redeeming: Inter-island awards are consistently good value.
The program
Hawaiian operates HawaiianMiles. The currency is HawaiianMiles.
How you earn
Miles earn on distance and fare class. HawaiianMiles and Alaska Mileage Plan accounts are being integrated following the merger — check current reciprocity before making a redemption decision.
Elite tiers
Tiers run: Member → Pualani Gold → Pualani Platinum.
Redeeming
Inter-island awards are consistently good value. Long-haul Pacific awards vary considerably by date.
Do the miles expire?
HawaiianMiles do not expire under current terms.
Credit cards and transfers
The Hawaiian Airlines World Elite Mastercard provides a free first checked bag and a discounted companion fare.
Baggage benefits from status
Free bags for HawaiianMiles Pualani elite members, Hawaiian Airlines World Elite Mastercard holders, active-duty US military and premium cabin passengers.
Hawaiian loyalty program — common questions
Do Hawaiian miles expire?
HawaiianMiles do not expire under current terms.
What are the HawaiianMiles elite tiers?
Member, Pualani Gold, Pualani Platinum. Miles earn on distance and fare class. HawaiianMiles and Alaska Mileage Plan accounts are being integrated following the merger — check current reciprocity before making a redemption decision.
What is the best way to redeem HawaiianMiles?
Inter-island awards are consistently good value. Long-haul Pacific awards vary considerably by date.
More Hawaiian help
Booking Hawaiian? Talk to a US travel consultant.
Fare rules, baggage allowances and change policies differ by route and fare brand. Our consultants confirm the exact terms attached to your itinerary before you pay — and handle the change or refund if plans move.