Australian flag carrier Qantas has announced a new partnership with Hawaiian Airlines that will allow its frequent flyers to use their loyalty points to book reward flights with Hawaiian starting this week.
Under the new agreement, which is part of a broader strategic partnership announced by the two airlines in January, Qantas Frequent Flyer members will be able to use their accumulated points to book flights across Hawaiian’s global network starting June 5.
Hawaiian’s Expanding Network
Hawaiian’s considerable flight network includes services between all four of Hawaii’s major islands, as well as connections to 15 mainland U.S. cities and 10 international destinations. Qantas Frequent Flyer members will also earn Qantas Points and Status Credits on Hawaiian Airlines flights operated with a QF flight number within Hawaii and to the mainland.
Photo: Courtesy of Alaska Airlines
Since Hawaiian was acquired by Alaska Airlines in September 2024, the airline has offered nonstop flights to Honolulu (HNL) from both Sydney (SYD) and Auckland (AKL), as well as same-day connections from Honolulu to numerous popular destinations in the U.S., including Las Vegas (LAS), Los Angeles (LAX), Salt Lake City (SLC), and San Francisco (SFO).
Qantas passengers can also make use of the Australian airline’s direct flights to Honolulu from Sydney, as well as its new nonstop service from Melbourne (MEL) that was launched last month.
Australian Connections in Hawaii
“We know Hawaii is one of the most sought-after destinations for our Frequent Flyers and the partnership with Hawaiian Airlines will be welcome news for members eyeing up their next overseas trip,” said Andrew Glance, CEO at Qantas Loyalty.
“Our members will be able to use their points to connect to one or all four major Hawaiian Islands or look to build Honolulu into their itinerary as a convenient stopover en route to North America.”
Photo: Airbus A330-300. Courtesy of Qantas
“The partnership with Hawaiian Airlines also builds on the recent launch of our direct Melbourne to Honolulu Qantas service in May and gives our members more routes, more choice and more access to travel rewards using their points.”
Growing Numbers of Frequent Flyers
According to Qantas, its Frequent Flyer members book 17,000 reward seats each day on average, a number that has doubled since 2020 and continues to grow.
“The number of Classic Reward seats booked with partner airlines has doubled in the last five years, so we know how important it is that we continue to invest in growing our network and provide members with more opportunities to use their points,” said Glance.
Photo: Honolulu, Hawaii. Courtesy of KADM Creations / Unsplash
While Hawaiian Airlines is currently not an oneworld member, it is expected to officially join Qantas in the alliance in 2026, becoming its third U.S. member airline after United Airlines and its parent company, Alaska Airlines.
“Hawaiian Airlines has served Australia for 21 years, and we’re thrilled to extend our unique onboard services, products, and experiences—rooted in authentic Hawaiian hospitality—to even more Aussies through our partnership with Qantas,” said Alex Judson, Managing Director of Partnerships and International at Hawaiian and Alaska Airlines.
“Qantas Frequent Flyers – and eventually oneworld members – will find unmatched value when redeeming their points to start their vacation on Hawaii’s flagship carrier.”
