Hawaiian Airlines to Join Oneworld Alliance in 2026, Loyalty Program Transitions to Atmos Rewards

Hawaiian Airlines is set to become the newest member of the Oneworld alliance in the spring of 2026. This move follows Alaska Airlines’ acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines in late 2024. Concurrently, Hawaiian’s loyalty program, HawaiianMiles, has transitioned to the unified Atmos Rewards program, aligning it with Oneworld benefits.

Key Takeaways

• Hawaiian Airlines will officially join the Oneworld alliance in Spring 2026.
• The HawaiianMiles loyalty program has been integrated into the Atmos Rewards program.
• Existing HawaiianMiles members will see their balances automatically convert to Atmos Rewards points at a 1:1 ratio.
• Hawaiian’s Pualani elite status will be mapped to equivalent Atmos Rewards tiers.

Joining The Oneworld Alliance

The integration of Hawaiian Airlines into the Oneworld alliance is anticipated in the spring of 2026. This strategic move will expand Oneworld’s global network, particularly in the Pacific region. For travelers loyal to other Oneworld frequent flyer programs, this means they will soon be able to earn and redeem points, as well as enjoy elite benefits, on Hawaiian-branded flights. This development follows recent additions to Oneworld, including Fiji Airways and Oman Air.

Transition to Atmos Rewards

As part of the integration with Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines’ loyalty program, HawaiianMiles, has officially transitioned to Atmos Rewards. This change took effect on October 1st. Existing HawaiianMiles balances have been converted to Atmos Rewards points on a 1:1 basis, and members do not need to take any action for this conversion. Account numbers will change, with the new number being the Atmos Rewards number. Points within the Atmos Rewards program do not expire.

Elite Status and Credit Cards

Hawaiian’s Pualani elite status tiers have been mapped to corresponding Atmos Rewards tiers. For example, Pualani Gold will become Atmos Silver, and Pualani Platinum will map to Atmos Gold, Platinum, or Titanium depending on elite qualifying miles. This transition allows members to access Oneworld alliance perks, such as lounge access, when flying on eligible flights. Hawaiian Airlines co-branded credit and debit cards remain in use, with rewards now automatically crediting to the Atmos Rewards program starting October 1st. New applicants for these cards will also earn Atmos Rewards points.

Implications for Travelers

The most significant impact of Hawaiian Airlines joining Oneworld will be for members of other Oneworld programs, who will gain a new option for earning and redeeming miles and enjoying elite benefits when flying to and from Hawaii. For Hawaiian’s existing customers, the transition to Atmos Rewards aims to be seamless, with automatic mileage conversion and elite status mapping. The airline plans to maintain its independent branding in the long term, with Hawaiian branding on flights to and from Hawaii and Alaska branding on other routes.

Sources

• Hawaiian Airlines Officially Joining Oneworld Alliance In Spring 2026, One Mile at a Time.
• HawaiianMiles transitions to Atmos Rewards: Your FAQs, answered, The Points Guy.