Qantas Frequent Flyers will be able to use Qantas Points to book new reward seats with Hawaiian Airlines from Thursday, marking the start of the strategic airline partnership between the two carriers.
As part of the agreement, Qantas Frequent Flyers can book flights across Hawaiian Airlines’ global network, which includes all four major Hawaiian Islands, 15 cities in the United States and 10 international destinations.
Following its merger with Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines now offers non-stop services from Honolulu to Sydney and Auckland, as well as same-day, one-stop connections to North American cities including Los Angeles, Las Vegas, San Francisco and New York.
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Andrew Glance, CEO Qantas Loyalty said Hawaii is a long-time favourite destination for members.
“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.
“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.
“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.
“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,” added Glance.
The announcement follows Qantas Group’s recent decision to withdraw Jetstar from from the Sydney-Honolulu route.
The new partnership with Hawaiian Airlines comes as the number of seats unlocked through flagship partners grew by almost one-third last year.
Qantas has also entered into a bilateral codeshare agreement with Hawaiian Airlines as the carrier nears oneworld membership, offering travellers a more convenient network of flights within Hawaii and beyond into mainland U.S.
Alex Judson, Managing Director of Partnerships and International at Hawaiian and Alaska Airlines said the ability for Qantas Frequent Flyers to unlock new loyalty benefits comes as Hawaiian Airlines prepares to join the oneworld alliance in 2026.
“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,” Judson said. “Qantas Frequent Flyers – and eventually oneworld members – will find unmatched value when redeeming their points to start their vacation on Hawaii’s flagship carrier.”
Hawaiian Airlines operates nonstop flights between Sydney and Honolulu using Airbus A330 aircraft, featuring 18 Premium Cabin lie-flat leather seats, 68 Extra Comfort seats and 192 Main Cabin seats.
