If you carry a Hawaiian Airlines credit card, there’s some good news you should be aware of. The card’s companion discounts — long limited to Hawaiian Airlines flights between Hawaii and the mainland — just got a major upgrade.

Hawaiian Airlines is saying goodbye to its HA callsign this month after almost 100 years of the airline’s existence. The commemorative flight, HA 866, will take off on Oct. 29. After that, the flight will assume Alaska Airlines’ callsign AS as the two companies integrate under a single operating certificate.

The airlines will switch to a single callsign, which is expected at the end of October. Currently, Hawaiian Airlines flights are designated by the callsign of HA, followed by the flight number, which pilots use to communicate with air traffic control.

Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines integrate booking systems, cabins, and loyalty programs, uniting networks under Alaska’s leadership while maintaining distinct brands.

Hawaiian Airlines will bring back seasonal service between Honolulu Inouye International Airport (HNL) and Auckland Airport (AKL) next month, even as the carrier’s transpacific network continues to be reevaluated in the aftermath of its 2024 merger with Alaska Airlines.

With the approval, the airlines can now operate under one roof — the same rewards, trainings, manuals and leadership — while keeping separate brands. Celebrate with the 100 fastest-growing private companies in Washington state!

Question: Before the merger I always made one reservation on Hawaiian Airlines for our family (four passengers) and I put in each of our names and distinct HawaiianMiles numbers; we each got our own ticket under the same confirmation number.

As the carrier transitions to newer aircraft, the A330 remains a reliable workhorse. But what crucial role does it play in connecting Hawaii to