Hawaiian Airlines have been confirmed as the newest member of the oneworld airline alliance, significantly enhancing the alliance’s North American presence.
In 2024 the Hawaiian carrier merged with Alaska Airlines, becoming part of the Alaska Air Group. As an extension of the deal, the airline joined the oneworld alliance, with official status launched on 23 April 2026.
Ole Orvér, CEO of oneworld, said:
We are delighted to officially welcome Hawaiian Airlines into the oneworld family, further strengthening our alliance’s footprint in the Pacific region and the United States. Renowned for its award-winning service for almost 100 years, Hawaiian Airlines will make travel to the beautiful islands of Hawai‘i more connected and rewarding for oneworld customers, delivering an elevated journey that brings the spirit of aloha to our alliance.
oneworld’s global network will now encompass Hawaiian’s complete list of routes, including iconic Pacific destinations like Honolulu and Tahiti. Hawaiian customers in turn can access over 1,000 destinations across the oneworld network, redeem Atmos loyalty points with other member carriers, and work towards oneworld Emerald, Sapphire, and Ruby status.
Hawaiian Airlines CEO Diana Birkett Rakow added:
We are thrilled to join this extended ‘ohana, or family of the world’s best airlines. 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.
oneworld are the Official Alliance Partner of Aviation Festival Americas. In Miami this June, we’ll be joined by CEO Ole Orvér as well as executives from across the alliance and their member airlines.
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