Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines switch terminals at some of the nation’s largest hubs, bringing them closer to each other. OneWorld Alliance – In the process, Merger last year.
Hawaiian began service from Terminal 8 at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York on Tuesday, completing its migration from JFK Terminal 4.
Alaska will move to Terminal 8 by October, the Seattle-based carrier said Tuesday.
These JFK moves bring the airlines and their customers to proximity to Terminal 8, particularly the main Wald Airlines operating at American Airlines and British Airways.
Alaska is a member of One World. Hawaiian is on track to become a full-fledged alliance member by 2026 after being acquired by its Alaska parent company in 2024.
It’s not just JFK.
LAX’s Hawaiian Airlines New Terminal
Hawaiian also made a terminal switch at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) on Tuesday. Instead of flying primarily from the airport’s Tom Bradley International Terminal, the carrier will house Operation Lax at Terminal 6 alongside Alaska.
The move will bring Hawaiian passengers closer to the gates used by Alaska, not to mention the Alaska casino.
Hawaiian operates LAX services to several Aloha state destinations, from Honolulu to Maui, Kauai and Kona.
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Alaska and Hawaiian remain technically two independent airline brands, but the airlines share behind the scenes operations. This means close operation at LAX and other airports.
Moves at other major airports
Hawaiian similarly moved its San Francisco International Airport (SFO) gate with Alaska, which was newly renovated last fall. Harvey Milk Terminal 1and is currently operating in close proximity to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX).
The airline plans to join forces in Sacramento, Salt Lake City and Las Vegas by the end of this year.
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Joint JFK T8 operation
As for JFK, the new Hawaiian (and ultimately Alaska) terminals should provide travelers more than seamless connections with OneWorld Partners, from Iberia to Japan Airlines and Finnare.
These customers will have access to the terminal’s OneWorld lounge facilities.
Top Alaska and Hawaii passengers flying over 2,000 miles from JFK will gain American Airlines Admirals Club Access.
Passengers flying over 2,000 miles in premium cabins equipped with Lie-Flat products will have access to Greenwich Lounge, operated by the United States in collaboration with British Airways.
It’s not the finest JFK Terminal 8 facility (the notch under America and British Airways.” Chelsea and Soho posts) Provides improved amenities across many traditional American clubs.
Conclusion
These terminal shifts come as Alaska and Hawaiians continue to deepen their relationship. The two careers plan to announce a single co-loyalty program in the coming months and are already on sale Mutual benefits In the meantime, for members of Hawaii’s Miles and Alaska Mileage Plan.
And next month, the airline will turn Alaska’s home base, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (sea), Kristen. New Global Hub For two brands with Hawaiian-style services to Narita Airport (NRT) in Tokyo.
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