Hawaiian Airlines Will Join the Oneworld Alliance by 2026, Airline VP Confirms

Updated: October 10, 2025, 10:26am CDT

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Hawaiian Airlines Will Join Oneworld — What We Know So Far
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This may not come as a big surprise, but the airline’s VP has now confirmed that Hawaiian Airlines will join the Oneworld alliance sometime between March and May 2026.

Hawaiian Airlines has been in the news a lot lately, thanks to its merger with Alaska Airlines. Hawaiian hasn’t been in an alliance — until now — while Alaska Airlines is a Oneworld member.

Here’s what we know so far.

Update:

On October 1, 2025, the HawaiianMiles program was fully absorbed into Alaska Airlines Atmos Rewards.

Hawaiian Airlines Will Join Oneworld — What We Know So Far

During a Reddit Q&A, Alaska Airlines’ VP of Loyalty, Brett Catlin, stated that Hawaiian Airlines is expected to join the Oneworld alliance in spring 2026, likely between March and May, though no exact date has been announced.

With that timeline now confirmed, the big question becomes how Hawaiian’s entry will mesh with Alaska Airlines, which joined Oneworld in 2021. Hawaiian isn’t currently part of any alliance, so as the airlines work to integrate their rewards programs while keeping both brands separate, travelers will be watching closely to see how the 2 align in the skies.

Alaska Airlines Hawaiian Airlines tailfins — Image Credit: Nick Ellis

And it’s safe to assume that Hawaiian Airlines joining Oneworld means you’ll be able to book Hawaiian flights using partner miles. That would mean using Cathay Pacific Cathay miles or The British Airways Club Avios to book these award tickets, for example.

It’s encouraging to finally have a confirmed timeframe from Alaska Airlines for when Hawaiian will join Oneworld, even if the precise date hasn’t been set. When one airline belongs to an alliance and its partner does not, planning flights and redeeming miles can be frustrating — Hawaiian’s joining of Oneworld should make both processes much smoother for passengers.

Bottom Line:

Hawaiian Airlines will officially join the Oneworld alliance in spring 2026, likely between March and May, as confirmed by Alaska Airlines’ VP of Loyalty. This move aligns Hawaiian with its merger partner, Alaska Airlines, and will simplify award bookings and connections for travelers.

Final Thoughts

Hawaiian Airlines should join Oneworld between March and May 2026, if all goes according to plan. There are knowns and unknowns at this point, but with Hawaiian Airlines’ confirmed Oneworld membership in spring 2026, we now know the carrier will be more fully integrated into its partnership with Alaska and the alliance, making it easier for passengers to earn and redeem miles.

We’ll provide updates as more details about Hawaiian’s Oneworld integration become available.