Aloha! oneworld welcomes Hawaiian Airlines to alliance
Hawaiian Airlines (NYSE:ALK) joined oneworld on April 23, 2026, becoming the alliance's third US-based member alongside Alaska and American.
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Hawaiian Airlines (NYSE:ALK) joined oneworld on April 23, 2026, becoming the alliance's third US-based member alongside Alaska and American. The move adds Honolulu as a global hub, expands Pacific connectivity to destinations such as Hilo, Rarotonga, Pago Pago and Papeete, and provides guests access to almost 1,000 oneworld destinations and nearly 700 premium lounges.
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- Honolulu added as a global oneworld hub
- Access to almost 1,000 oneworld global destinations for Hawaiian guests
- Nearly 700 premium airport lounges available to eligible guests
- Hawaiian reported 11 million passengers in 2025
- Hawaiian operates about 230 daily flights and 140 average daily inter-island flights
- Atmos Rewards lets members earn and redeem across Hawaiian, Alaska and oneworld
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On Apr 23, the day this news came out, ALK closed 0.93% above the previous close.
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Key Figures
- Daily flights
- about 230 flights
- To, from and within the Hawaiian Islands
- Passengers 2025
- more than 11 million
- Hawaiian Airlines passengers in 2025
- Inter-island flights
- average 140 daily flights
- Inter-island operations across Hawaiian Islands
- oneworld destinations
- almost 1,000 destinations
- Global network accessible to Hawaiian Airlines guests
- Premium lounges
- nearly 700 lounges
- Network of premium airport lounges for oneworld customers
Historical Context
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Announced schedule and access details for Q1 2026 results webcast.
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- Hawaiian Airlines becomes oneworld's third US-based member airline
- Further strengthens alliance's network across the Pacific
With Hawaiian Airlines on board, oneworld's global network offers greater travel opportunities across the Hawaiian Islands and new destinations in the Pacific including
"We are delighted to officially welcome Hawaiian Airlines into the oneworld family, further strengthening our alliance's footprint in the Pacific region and
"We are thrilled to join this extended 'ohana, or family of the world's best airlines," said Hawaiian Airlines CEO Diana Birkett Rakow. "oneworld brings significant global travel benefits to our guests, including Atmos Rewards loyalty members and Hawai'i residents. Our Hawaiian Airlines team members look forward to welcoming oneworld guests onboard from around the world, sharing their aloha and warm Hawaiian hospitality, and inspiring visitors to appreciate Hawai'i's culture, environment and people."
Hawaiian Airlines guests will now enjoy access to almost 1,000 global destinations across the oneworld network, while the airline's top tier guests will gain access to oneworld Priority benefits including access to First Class check-in and lounges plus fast-track security lanes at selected airports, regardless of class of travel, and a network of nearly 700 premium airport lounges, including oneworld branded lounges in Amsterdam Schiphol Airport and the award-winning facility in
Bringing Hawai'i closer
Hawaiian Airlines operates about 230 daily flights to, from and within the Hawaiian Islands and welcomed more than 11 million passengers in 2025. Hawaiian Airlines connects the Pacific, linking the islands of Hawai'i with key destinations in
The airline serves every major Hawaiian island directly and operates an average of 140 daily inter-island flights. oneworld customers enjoy seamless connections throughout the archipelago to and from
More rewarding
Through Atmos™ Rewards, the combined company's new loyalty programme, members can earn and redeem points across
About
Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and Horizon Air are subsidiaries of Alaska Air Group, and McGee Air Services is a subsidiary of Alaska Airlines. We are a global airline with hubs in
About oneworld:
oneworld brings together 16 world-class airlines – Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, Fiji Airways, Finnair, Hawaiian Airlines, Iberia, Japan Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, Oman Air, Qantas, Qatar Airways, Royal Air Maroc, Royal Jordanian and SriLankan Airlines - and more than 20 of their affiliates. oneworld member airlines work together to consistently deliver a superior, seamless travel experience, with special rewards and privileges for its frequent flyers, including earning and redeeming miles and points across the entire alliance network, access to airport lounges, priority check in and boarding and extra baggage allowances and more. Learn more about the oneworld Alliance at oneworld.com. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, X and LinkedIn.
CONTACT: Katie Hulme, katie.hulme@oneworld.com
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SOURCE oneworld Management Company, Inc
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