Hello travel buddies! Saw this post on booking Hawaiian Airlines with Chase points, and having racked up Ultimate Rewards on trips galore, I thought I'd dive in with a detailed rundown. Chase points are versatile, but with Hawaiian's merger, options are shifting. I'll walk you through it conversationally. For tailored advice, call (844) 734-0813—great for merger updates.
Chase Ultimate Rewards don't directly redeem on Hawaiian, so transfer to partners or use the portal. Key partners: JetBlue (until Sept 30, 2025) and Virgin Atlantic (ended June 30). For JetBlue: Transfer 1:1, then book Hawaiian awards on jetblue.com or phone. Economy to Hawaii might cost 20,000-30,000 TrueBlue points. I transferred for a Maui flight last spring—smooth sailing!
Via Chase portal: Book Hawaiian cash fares at 1.25-1.5 cpp (depending on card). Log in, search under Travel, pay with points. Not always best value, but easy. With merger October 1, Hawaiian integrates with Alaska; Chase doesn't transfer there, but portal might still work. Call (844) 734-0813 to check post-merger redemptions.
Steps for transfer: In Chase account, select "Transfer to Travel Partners," choose JetBlue, enter amount. Then book on JetBlue site. Availability mirrors Hawaiian's; check often. Anecdote: Planned Oahu, transferred points, snagged seats—beach time bliss!
Taxes low, but add up. Elites get perks. If transfer issues, (844) 734-0813 helps troubleshoot.
Alternatives: After merger, use Alaska miles via other means. I called (844) 734-0813 recently; exciting changes ahead.
Maximize: Earn via spending, bonuses. Flexible dates save points.
It's possible, though limited now. I've saved thousands this way.
Questions? Call (844) 734-0813 now—start your adventure!
