Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Transition to Shared Passenger Service System; Oneworld Welcomes Hawaiian Airlines

Alaska Air Group has announced that Hawaiian has now transitioned to the same Sabre passenger service system (PSS) used by Alaska Airlines, with both airlines now operating under the IATA ‘AS’ code.  Today, oneworld has also welcomed Hawaiian to the alliance.

oneworld Welcomes Hawaiian Airlines as Newest Alliance Member on Thursday, April 23, 2026 - Courtesy oneworld

On Wednesday (April 22, 2026), Alaska Air Group announced that Hawaiian Airlines has transitioned to the same Sabre passenger service system (PSS) used by Alaska Airlines.  While Alaska and Hawaiian are maintaining their unique brand experiences, all flights now carry the ‘AS’ code assigned by the International Air Transport Association (IATA).  Hawaiian and Alaska are now welcoming guests in shared airport lobbies to simplify the check-in process in major cities including Las Vegas, Los Angeles, New York‑JFK, Phoenix, Portland, Sacramento, San Francisco, San Jose and Seattle.

In Wednesday’s announcement, Alaska Air Group’s CEO, Ben Minicucci, said,

“We’re doing something that no other U.S. airline has done before: Operating multiple brands on a single platform, and giving guests a smoother experience when they fly with Alaska and Hawaiian around the world.  Credit to our teams who have worked for more than a year on this milestone that removes friction and unlocks the full strength of our combination moving forward.”

In a separate announcement on Thursday (April 23, 2026), oneworld announce that Hawaiian Airlines has become the alliance’s newest member airline, becoming the third U.S.-based carrier, alongside Alaska Airlines and American Airlines, and adding Honolulu as a global huub.  With Hawaiian Airlines, oneworld’s global network now offers greater travel opportunities across the Hawaiian Islands and new destinations in the Pacific including Hilo (Hawaii), Rarotonga (Cook Islands), Pago Pago (American Samoa), and Papeete (Tahiti).

In Thursday’s announcement, oneworld’s CEO, Ole Orvér, said,

“We are delighted to officially welcome Hawaiian Airlines into the oneworld family, further strengthening our alliance’s footprint in the Pacific region and the United States.  Renowned for its award-winning service for almost 100 years, Hawaiian Airlines will make travel to the beautiful islands of Hawai‘i more connected and rewarding for oneworld customers, delivering an elevated journey that brings the spirit of aloha to our alliance.”

Also commenting on the new oneworld membership, Hawaiian Airlines’ CEO, Diana Birkett Rakow, said,

“We are thrilled to join this extended ‘ohana, or family of the world’s best airlines.  oneworld brings significant global travel benefits to our guests, including Atmos Rewards loyalty members and Hawai‘i residents.  Our Hawaiian Airlines team members look forward to welcoming oneworld guests onboard from around the world, sharing their aloha and warm Hawaiian hospitality, and inspiring visitors to appreciate Hawai‘i’s culture, environment and people.”

Hawaiian Airlines operates approximately 230 daily flights to, from and within the Hawaiian Islands, and welcomed over 11 million passengers in 2025.  Hawaiian Airlines connects the Pacific, linking the islands of Hawai‘i with key destinations in Asia, North America and the South Pacific, including oneworld hubs in Los Angeles, New York–JFK, Seattle, Sydney and Tokyo.  The carrier serves every major Hawaiian island directly and operates an average of 140 daily inter-island flights. oneworld customers enjoy seamless connections throughout the archipelago to and from Europe, the Middle East, Australia, Asia and North America via its hubs in Honolulu, O‘ahu, and Kahului, Maui.

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and Horizon Air are subsidiaries of Alaska Air Group, with McGee Air Services a subsidiary of Alaska Airlines. With hubs in Seattle, Honolulu, Portland, Anchorage, Los Angeles, San Diego and San Francisco, the carrier delivers exceptional care as they fly their guests to over 140 destinations across North America, Latin America, Asia and the Pacific.  Alaska Airlines is a member of the oneworld Alliance with Hawaiian scheduled to join in 2026. With oneworld and our additional global partners, guests can earn and redeem miles for travel to over 1,000 worldwide destinations. Alaska Air Group is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the symbol ‘ALK.’

The oneworld airline alliance brings together 16 of the world’s leading airlines, who are committed to delivering the highest level of service and convenience to travelers.  With a strong focus on innovative solutions, oneworld member airlines are working collectively to address their environmental impact and accelerate the adoption of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF).  The alliance’s members serve nearly 1,000 destinations worldwide and include Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, Fiji Airways, Finnair, Hawaiian Airlines, Iberia, Japan Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, Oman Air, Qantas, Qatar Airways, Royal Air Maroc, Royal Jordanian and SriLankan Airlines.

Source(s): Alaska Air Group / oneworld