DEAL: 100% Buy Hawaiian Airlines Miles at 1.17 cents per mile and Transfer 1:1 to Alaska Mileage Plan until Nov 15

The HawaiianMiles frequent flyer program is currently offering a 100% bonus on mile purchases until November 15th, 2024. While HawaiianMiles may not initially appeal to European travelers, Alaska Airlines is in the process of acquiring Hawaiian Airlines and its loyalty program. As part of this deal, the U.S. Department of Transportation has mandated a 1:1 mile transfer between the two programs.

Despite a devaluation in early 2024, the Alaska Mileage Plan still presents valuable redemption opportunities, such as short-haul flights within North America starting at 4,500 miles and within Asia at 7,500 miles. Business-class awards require double the mileage.

Fly the excellent Qantas Business Class in the A380 (Source: Qantas)

Alaska miles typically cost more during standard sales, making the purchase via HawaiianMiles and transferring through this promotion an attractive option.

Important Note: While our transfer to Alaska worked without issue, we cannot guarantee the same experience for everyone. To minimize risk, consider a test transfer of a small amount (e.g., 6,000 miles for $75) before making a larger purchase.

Purchasing Hawaiian Miles with a 100% Bonus

HawaiianMiles is currently promoting up to a 100% bonus on mile purchases. Most users appear eligible for the full bonus:

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Hawaiian Airlines miles promotion (Source: Hawaiian Airlines)

Transfer to Alaska Mileage Plan

Once purchased, miles can be transferred to the Alaska Mileage Plan through Points.com. Use the following link for the transfer:

Transfer Hawaiian → Alaska (Source: Points.com)

Select the transfer option for Mileage Plan, and miles can be moved in increments of 50. In our experience, the process completed in seconds.

Sweet Spots for Alaska Miles

In March 2024, Alaska Mileage Plan underwent changes that increased award prices. However, good value can still be found, especially as Mileage Plan generally does not pass fuel surcharges for most airlines. A $12.50 booking fee applies to each award, and cancellations are permitted with the same fee retained.

Examples of Short-haul Flight Redemptions in Asia:

Here are some examples of redemptions you can get through AlaskaAirlines Miles:

• Alaska Airlines Economy Class from Seattle to Portland: 5,000 miles + 6 USD → approximately $70.

• Alaska Airlines Economy Class from Seattle to Honolulu: 15,000 miles + 6 USD → approximately $194.

• American Airlines Economy Class from Frankfurt to Honolulu: 22,500 miles + 147 USD → approximately $432.

• American Airlines Economy Class from Miami to Anchorage: 12,500 miles + 19 USD → approximately $178.

• American Airlines Business Class from Miami to Bogota: 30,000 miles + 34 USD → approximately $410.

• British Airways First Class from London to San Francisco: 85,000 miles + 669 USD → approximately $1,739.

• Cathay Pacific Business Class from Europe to Hong Kong: 60,000 miles + minimal taxes and fees → approximately $756.

• Cathay Pacific Business Class from Hong Kong to Australia/New Zealand: 30,000 miles + 79 USD → approximately $459.

• Cathay Pacific Business Class within Asia: 22,500 miles + 59 USD → approximately $346.

• Cathay Pacific First Class from Europe to Hong Kong: 70,000 miles + minimal taxes and fees → approximately $918.

• Cathay Pacific First Class within Asia: 27,500 miles + minimal taxes and fees → approximately $346.

• Fiji Airways Business Class from Los Angeles via Fiji to Auckland: 55,000 miles + 61 USD → approximately $756.

• Qantas Business Class from Los Angeles to Sydney: 55,000 miles + 54 USD → approximately $756.

• Singapore Airlines Business Class within Southeast Asia: 25,000 miles + minimal taxes and fees → approximately $367.

• Japan Airlines Business Class within Asia: 25,000 miles + minimal taxes and fees → approximately $367.

• Japan Airlines First Class from Tokyo to Los Angeles: 70,000 miles + 59 USD → approximately $940.