Hawaiian Airlines, the oldest and largest airline in Hawai’i, has a rich history dating back 95 years to its founding as Inter-Island Airways. Based in Honolulu, the airline has expanded its operations from inter-island flights to long-haul routes across the US, Asia, and the South Pacific. The HawaiianMiles program, established in 1983, allows travelers to earn miles through partnerships with major airlines including Delta, American, and United Airlines [fac43666].
For AAdvantage members, miles can be earned on select Hawaiian Airlines flights; however, this does not apply to flights between the US mainland and the Hawaiian Islands. Delta SkyMiles members can earn miles based on the distance flown, with specific fare classes eligible for mileage accrual. Meanwhile, United MileagePlus members can earn miles only on inter-island flights that are booked as codeshare flights with Hawaiian Airlines [fac43666].
In August 2024, Hawaiian Airlines operated a total of 4,699 inter-island flights across eight routes, with the busiest being the Honolulu to Kahului route, which features 18 to 23 daily roundtrips utilizing Boeing 717 aircraft [fac43666].