Alaska Companion Fare Now Works on Hawaiian Airlines — Here's Why Hawaii Travelers Should Care
If you're flying to or from Hawaii and love stacking travel perks, this one’s for you.
Alaska Airlines just made a huge move that’s going to benefit locals and frequent flyers in the islands in a major way. For the first time ever, the Alaska Companion Fare will be valid on Hawaiian Airlines flights within North America — giving us way more flexibility, comfort, and value.
Let’s break it all down so you can start planning your next Hawaii getaway or mainland adventure like a pro.
✈️ What’s the Alaska Companion Fare?
If you hold the Alaska Airlines Visa Signature® or Alaska Business card, you can earn a Companion Fare each year after spending $6,000. This lets you bring a travel buddy for just $99 + taxes and fees — whether you're flying from Honolulu to Los Angeles, Maui to Seattle, or anywhere else Alaska (and now Hawaiian!) flies.
Until now, you could only use it on Alaska Airlines flights. But starting this summer, you’ll be able to use it on Hawaiian Airlines routes too.
That’s a big deal for us in Hawaii. Here’s why:
🌺 Why This is a Game-Changer for Hawaii Travelers
More Routes: Hawaiian Airlines has way more nonstop flights between the islands and the mainland, including cities Alaska doesn’t serve directly.
Bigger Planes, More Comfort: Think wide-body aircraft like the Boeing 787 Dreamliner, complete with Hawaiian’s new Leihoku Suites — lie-flat seats with direct aisle access. Yes, that’s available with a Companion Fare!
More Availability: Hawaiian’s route network gives us more options to find award space, seats, and great flight times.
🎁 Extra Perks Just Announced
💼 Free Checked Bags
Alaska cardholders now get 1 free checked bag on Hawaiian Airlines for themselves and up to 6 guests on the same reservation.
Hawaiian Mastercard holders get 2 free bags on Alaska flights (but only for the primary cardholder).
💺 Free Extra Comfort Seats
Starting April 24, if you’re an Alaska MVP Gold 75K or 100K elite, you’ll get complimentary Extra Comfort seats when flying Hawaiian Airlines.
That means:
Extra legroom
Early boarding
Priority security
In-seat power
Amenity kits on select international flights
💡 The Credit Hacker Strategy
Here’s how to stack the value:
Use Alaska miles to book your flight (or pay cash with your Alaska card).
Apply the Companion Fare for your friend, spouse, or travel buddy.
Fly Hawaiian Airlines and enjoy all the upgraded amenities — especially on longer routes.
Save on baggage fees (and maybe even score Extra Comfort seats if you’ve got status).
That’s how you turn one credit card perk into hundreds of dollars in value — and a much better travel experience.
🔚 Final Thoughts
If you live in Hawaii or travel here often, this is one of the best moves we've seen in a while. Alaska and Hawaiian are slowly syncing up their benefits, and it’s giving travelers way more flexibility without sacrificing perks or comfort.
So if you’ve got the Alaska Airlines credit card, don’t sleep on that Companion Fare. Starting this summer, you’ve got way more ways to use it — and way more chances to travel smarter.
