Hey there! I actually booked a Hawaiian Airlines flight using miles last year, and it turned out to be a really smooth experience once I figured out how their online system worked. My husband and I were planning a getaway from San Diego to Maui, and I had been saving up HawaiianMiles for a couple of years from both flights and my co-branded credit card. I’d never redeemed them before, so I was a little nervous about how complicated it might be.
When I logged into my HawaiianMiles account, I noticed that there’s an option to search specifically for “Pay with Miles.” Once I selected that, the system automatically showed me which flights were available for award bookings. The calendar view was super helpful — I could see which days required fewer miles and adjust my plans to get the best deal. I ended up saving a ton by being flexible with my dates.
After picking my flights, the checkout process was straightforward. I could even combine miles and money for part of the fare, which was nice since I didn’t have quite enough miles for both tickets. The whole booking took maybe ten minutes, and I got my confirmation email right away.
A few weeks later, I actually needed to change our return flight because we decided to stay an extra day. I was able to modify it online through my account, just paying the fare difference in miles. It was so much easier than I expected.
So, if you’re booking Hawaiian Airlines with miles, definitely log into your account first, use the “Pay with Miles” search, and keep an eye on the flexible date calendar. It makes the whole process stress-free — and it’s so satisfying to fly knowing your trip was covered by miles you’ve been saving up!
