New Huaka‘i Benefits Go the Distance for Locals

Hawai‘i residents know that flying to another island can feel as routine as running errands. Visiting friends. Shopping for essentials. Attending meetings. Home for dinner.  

Now, that lifestyle is getting even more rewarding. Huaka‘i by Hawaiian, part of Atmos™ Rewards, is expanding its free kama‘āina travel benefits to complement the way locals live and work. Here’s what you can expect. 

Free checked bags. Members can check two bags for free on flights between the Hawaiian Islands — surfboards and other sports bags included. 

Bonus points at Foodland. Members now earn 3x Atmos Rewards points on Foodland Maika‘i redemptions, turning 1,000 Maika‘i points into 3,000 Atmos Rewards points at checkout.  

Discounted experiences. Huaka‘i members can enjoy 20% off favorite Atmos Rewards Unlocked experiences and redeem points for bucket-list-worthy activities. 

A new points challenge. Through the 2026-2027 Bonus Points Challenge: Holoholo Getaways, Huaka‘i members can earn up to 10,000 points and status points by visiting 10 destinations loved by locals — from Hawai‘i to Las Vegas, Japan and beyond. The first member to complete the year’s challenge wins 100,000 bonus points.  

Neighbor Island bonuses. Starting Jan. 1, 2027, Neighbor Island travel earns a 50% bonus on points and status points, putting every interisland trip that much closer to the next award flight or status level. 

All this builds on existing Huaka‘i benefits, including quarterly Neighbor Island discounts and monthly flight deals across the combined network of Hawaiian Airlines and Alaska Airlines. 

Huaka‘i keeps getting better for the people who fly Hawai‘i most. Signing up is free for anyone with a Hawai‘i address. Learn more at HawaiianAirlines.com/Huakai