You can book these flights online through the Alaska website. But remember, card transfers to partner programs like HawaiianMiles cannot be reversed, so ensure you find availability before transferring points.
How to earn the points and miles required for TPG’s deal of the day
Until June 30, the HawaiianMiles program is a 1:1 transfer partner of American Express Membership Rewards, meaning you can currently transfer points from that program to Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan.
Here are some great card welcome offers that earn Membership Rewards points:
- American Express® Gold Card: Earn 60,000 Membership Rewards points after spending $6,000 on purchases in the first six months of card membership.
- The Platinum Card® from American Express: Earn 80,000 Membership Rewards points after spending $8,000 on purchases in the first six months of card membership. However, some readers have been targeted for up to a 175,000-point bonus after meeting the minimum spend requirements using the CardMatch tool (offer subject to change at any time). Terms apply.
- The Business Platinum Card® from American Express: Earn 150,000 points after spending $20,000 on eligible purchases within the first three months of card membership. Plus, earn a $500 statement credit after spending $2,500 on qualifying flights booked directly with airlines or through American Express Travel® in the first three months of card membership. You can earn one or both of these offers, which end June 30.
Or, you can earn Alaska miles directly with either the Alaska Airlines Visa® Business card or the Alaska Airlines Visa Signature® credit card.
Bottom line
It’s hard to overstate how valuable the ability to transfer Amex points to Alaska Airlines via the Hawaiian Airlines trick is.
This benefit ends June 30, so if you are considering traveling to South America and have American Express Membership Rewards points (or Hawaiian or Alaska miles) to redeem, now is a great time to book a lie-flat-seat deal.
Continue planning your South American vacation: