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I have great news if you’re a frequent flier or a points enthusiast who holds either Hawaiian Airlines or Alaska Airlines miles.
Following Alaska Airlines’ recent acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines, travelers can now seamlessly transfer and convert Hawaiian Airlines miles into Alaska Airlines miles at no cost.
Additionally, since Hawaiian Airlines is a transfer partner of American Express, you can effectively convert your Amex Membership Rewards Points into Alaska miles by transferring them through Hawaiian Airlines.
Whether you’re topping off your balance for a dream trip or using miles more strategically, converting Hawaiian Miles into Alaska Miles (or vice versa) is simple when you know the steps.
This guide will walk you through the process and answer common questions so you can maximize your loyalty rewards.
Summary of Steps
| Transfer Hawaiian Miles to Alaska Mileage Plan (or vice versa) |
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| 1. Take note of your Frequent Flier Numbers (Hawaiian and Alaska) 2. Visit the Points Conversion Page (Link: Transfer Hawaiian to Alaska) 3. Sign in to both accounts 4. Choose the number of miles to transfer 5. Confirm the transfer amount 6. Celebrate the successful transfer |
| Transfer American Express Membership Rewards Points to Alaska Mileage Plan through Hawaiian Airlines |
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| 1. Take note of your Hawaiian Airlines Frequent Flier account number 2. Log in to your American Express Membership Rewards Account (New to Amex Transfers? Here is a step-by-step guide) 3. Navigate to the transfers page (Link: Membership Rewards Transfer Points Page) 4. Transfer American Express Membership Rewards Points to Hawaiian Airlines 5. Transfer your Hawaiian Airlines to Alaska Airlines using the steps above |
| Transfer Hawaiian Miles to Another Account |
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| Currently, you can only transfer Hawaiian Airlines miles if both individuals have certain Hawaiian Airlines credit cards through their Share Miles Program. Share Miles Program Link |
| Transfer Alaska Miles to Another Account |
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| It is currently not possible to directly transfer Alaska Airlines Miles to another Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan account for free. However, there is a backdoor strategy to make transfers if both parties own Hawaiian Airlines credit cards. 1. Transfer Alaska Airlines Account 1 to Hawaiian Airlines Account 1 using the Points Conversion Link 2. Transfer Hawaiian Miles Account 1 to Hawaiian Miles Account 2 using the Share Miles Link 3. Transfer Hawaiian Miles Account 2 to Alaska Airlines Account 2 using the Points Conversion Link |
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Step-by-Step Guide to Transfer Miles Between Hawaiian Airlines and Alaska Airlines
1. Take Note of Your Frequent Flier Numbers
Before you start, make sure you have both your HawaiianMiles and Alaska Mileage Plan numbers handy.
To stay organized, consider entering them into a spreadsheet along with other details like login credentials and mileage balances. This makes future transfers even easier.
2. Visit the Conversion Link
Next, head over to the Points.com Conversion Page.
This is the official platform where you can initiate transfers between Hawaiian and Alaska Airlines.
Select the frequent flier program to which you want to transfer miles.
3. Sign Into Both Accounts
The site will prompt you to log in to both your Hawaiian and Alaska accounts.
Use your credentials to complete the sign-in process.
4. Choose the Number of Miles to Transfer
Once logged in, you’ll see a slider tool that allows you to select how many miles you want to transfer.
Note that transfers must be in increments of 50 miles, and you cannot exceed your available balance in either account.
5. Confirm the Transfer Amount
Double-check the details, including the number of miles you’re transferring.
When you’re ready, confirm the transfer amount.
6. Celebrate the Successful Transfer
You’ll reach a confirmation page indicating that the transfer was successful.
Transfers usually process instantly, but they can sometimes take up to 72 hours.
To avoid delays or issues, ensure that both accounts’ profile information (name, email, birth date, etc.) is identical.
Guide to Convert American Express Membership Rewards Points to Alaska Airlines
1. Take Note of Your Hawaiian Frequent Flier Account Number
Before you start, make sure you have your Hawaiian Airlines Miles handy.
2. Log in to your American Express Membership Rewards Account
Link: American Express Membership Rewards
3. Go to the Transfer Points Page
Link: Membership Rewards Transfer Points Page
If this is your first time transferring American Express Membership Rewards Points to a travel partner, this blog post has a step-by-step transfer guide.
4. Transfer American Express Membership Rewards Points to Hawaiian Airlines
Once logged in, transfer the number of Amex Membership Rewards Points you would like to transfer to Hawaiian Airlines.
Note that transfers need to be in increments of 1000 points, and the maximum number of points you can transfer is 999,000 American Express Membership Rewards Points.
Transfers can take up to 48 hours.
Lastly, American Express applies a $0.0006 excise tax offset fee for every point transferred to Hawaiian Airlines, with a maximum fee of $99 per transfer.
Therefore, any transfers that exceed 165,000 Amex Membership Rewards Points will only be charged a $99 fee.
5. Transfer your Hawaiian Airlines Miles to your Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan account
Once you have your American Express Membership Rewards Points in your HawaiianMiles Frequent Flier account, you can follow the steps in the preceding section to transfer them to your Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan account.
Guide to Transfer Hawaiian Airlines Miles to Another HawaiianMiles Account Member
You can transfer Hawaiian Airlines miles using their Share Miles Program for free, but only if both members hold eligible Hawaiian Airlines credit cards.
The easiest way to pool and share HawaiianMiles is by using a Hawaiian Airlines® World Elite MasterCard®, Bankoh Hawaiian Airlines Visa® Check Card, or Hawaiian Airlines Visa® Credit Card (Japan).
Primary cardholders of any Hawaiian Airlines credit or check card can send or receive HawaiianMiles completely free of charge through their Share Miles Program.
- No transaction fees for mileage transfers
- No charges per mile
- No minimum or maximum number of miles transferred
- Hawaiian Airlines primary credit and debit cardholders may receive 10 transactions in a calendar year.
Terms and Conditions
Sharing miles is free when sharing with Hawaiian Airlines primary credit or check cardholders.
* A $25 service fee plus $.01 per mile rate applies when sharing with non-HawaiianMiles primary card or check cardholders.
* The free transfers are unavailable for Hawaiian Airlines commercial businesses, corporate, non-profit or other special HawaiianMiles accounts.
* Hawaiian Airlines primary credit or check cardholders can only accept miles 10 times per calendar year.
* Any member can give miles.
The ability to Share Miles for a fee is also available, but you will have to contact Hawaiian Airlines’ Reservations team to complete your transfer.
Guide to Transfer Alaska Airlines Miles to Another Alaska Miles Plan Account Member
Hat Tip to Tri Sa, Travel Miles and Points Facebook Group Community Member
It is currently not possible to directly transfer Alaska Airlines Miles to another Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan account for free.
However, there is a backdoor strategy to make successful free transfers if both parties own Hawaiian Airlines credit cards.
1. Transfer Alaska Airlines Account 1 to Hawaiian Airlines Account 1 using the Points Conversion Link
2. Transfer Hawaiian Miles Account 1 to Hawaiian Miles Account 2 using the Share Miles Link
3. Transfer Hawaiian Miles Account 2 to Alaska Airlines Account 2 using the Points Conversion Link
If you do not have Hawaiian credit cards, then the only option is to transfer Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan miles to another member for a fee. You can also purchase miles.
The transfer service is available on the Alaska Airlines website, and the fee is currently $10 per 1,000 miles.
Hawaiian Airlines Credit Card
Thanks to Alicia Wong for sharing this 70,000 Hawaiian Airlines Credit Card after one spend in the Travel Miles and Points Facebook Group.
| Hawaiian Credit Card |
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| Website: myhawaiiancard.com |
| Promo Code: 023319 |
| Annual Fee: $99 |
| Welcome Offer: Earn 70,000 bonus HawaiianMiles after making your first purchase within the first 90 days |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What is the transfer ratio between Hawaiian and Alaska miles?
The transfer ratio is 1 Hawaiian Mile per 1 Alaska Airline Mile.
You can transfer as few as 50 miles and as many as your total available account balance.
2. How long does it take to transfer miles?
Most transfers are completed instantly.
However, some transfers can take up to 72 hours to complete.
3. Can I transfer miles from Alaska Airlines to Hawaiian Airlines?
Yes! You can transfer miles in either direction between the two programs.
4. Do account profiles need to match for a transfer?
Absolutely. The personal details on both accounts must match (e.g., name, email address, birth date).
If they don’t, your transfer might fail.
5. What if I have multiple accounts in one loyalty program?
If you have duplicate accounts with either Hawaiian or Alaska, you’ll need to contact the respective loyalty program and consolidate them before transferring miles.
6. Can I transfer Hawaiian miles to another person’s Hawaiian account?
Yes, and it’s free of charge, but only if both of you hold eligible Hawaiian Airlines credit cards.
You can also transfer Hawaiian miles for a small fee if your recipient does not hold a Hawaiian Airlines credit card.
Once the Hawaiian miles are in the other person’s account, they can transfer them to their Alaska Airlines account if needed.
7. Can I transfer Alaska miles to another person’s Alaska account for free?
Unfortunately, no.
Alaska Airlines does not allow miles to be transferred directly between two accounts for free.
However, as a workaround, you can transfer your Alaska miles to your Hawaiian account and then follow the Hawaiian Airlines rules for transferring miles to another person.
Both parties need an eligible Hawaiian credit card to transfer HawaiianMiles to each other.
Once they’re in the recipient’s Hawaiian account, they can move the miles to their Alaska account.
If you do not mind paying, Alaska Airlines allows miles to be donated, shared or purchased for a fee.
Final Thoughts
Transferring miles between Hawaiian Airlines and Alaska Airlines is an excellent way to maximize your loyalty rewards.
Alaska Airlines boasts an impressive network of airline partners, making its Mileage Plan program a gateway to incredible redemption opportunities.
Whether you’re dreaming of a trip to paradise or want to combine your points for future adventures, following the steps outlined here in this blog post is quick and easy.
Just make sure your account details match up to keep things smooth—double-checking never hurts!
With a 1-to-1 transfer ratio and no limits on the miles you can move, you have plenty of flexibility to unlock new travel possibilities with Hawaiian and Alaska Airlines.
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