Hawaiian Airlines invites kama‘āina to journey with purpose — and discounts

Hawaiian Airlines invites kama‘āina guests to journey with purpose and now welcoming them aboard its new program Huaka‘i by Hawaiian.

The free program, taking off in January 2025, offers Hawai‘i residents greater value when flying with the airline on neighbor island trips.

Members will enjoy a free checked bag — even if it’s your surfboard, golf bag or other sports equipment — and 10% or 20% off one neighbor island booking per quarter, plus other monthly deals.

“Huaka‘i by Hawaiian is our special way to mahalo Hawai‘i residents for their support of our airline, and to further acknowledge our vital role in bringing our island communities together for now 95 years,” said Hawaiian Airlines Chief Executive Officer Joe Sprague in the announcement Monday about the new program. “Kama‘āina who already enjoy our superior service and convenient schedule of some 150 daily neighbor island flights will find it even easier to travel between the islands to visit family and friends, do business or take a staycation.”

Island residents only need to have a HawaiianMiles account, which is also free, with a Hawai‘i mailing address to become a Huaka‘i by Hawaiian member.

Members will be emailed their first quarterly discount code — 10% for all members or 20% for Hawaiian Airlines World Elite Mastercard members — on Dec. 18, which can be used for travel starting Jan. 8, 2025.

Discount codes, applicable to one-way or roundtrip tickets in coach and first class, will then be emailed beginning March 1, 2025, on the first day of the month prior to the start of a new quarter.

The free checked bag allowance will be available starting Jan. 8, 2025. Hawaiian Airlines World Elite Mastercard members will continue to receive two free checked bags.

Huaka‘i by Hawaiian members will also be first to know about fare discounts for flights throughout Hawaiian’s domestic and global network.

There also will be special flight deals handpicked each month just for members.

Additional details will be released when deals become available in January.

To become a member of Hawaiian’s new kama‘āina benefits program, visit the Huaka‘i by Hawaiian website.