Top perks
The Hawaiian Airlines® World Elite Mastercard® has some notable perks:
Generous sign-up bonus
This airline credit card offers a generous sign-up bonus. New cardmembers can earn up to 60,000 HawaiianMiles after spending at least $2,000 within the first 90 days of account ownership.
This is a relatively low minimum spend and a long qualifying period to earn the bonus.
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Two free checked bags
When using the Hawaiian Airlines® World Elite Mastercard® to book tickets for qualifying flights, the primary cardmember gets two checked bags for free. The flight must be a Hawaiian Airlines operated flight between North American and Hawaii or between neighboring islands. The ticket must also be booked directly with the airline. This perk is only available to the primary cardmember and is not available to companions.
Earn up to 3 miles per $1
With this card, you'll earn rewards on your spending. Rates vary depending on the transactions you make with your card. Here's a breakdown of how you can earn rewards with the Hawaiian Airlines® World Elite Mastercard®:
- Earn 3 miles per $1 on eligible Hawaiian Airlines purchases
- Earn 2 miles per $1 on gas, dining, and eligible grocery purchases
- Earn 1 mile per $1 on other purchases outside of the above categories
One-time 50% companion discount
New cardmembers will receive a one-time 50%-off companion discount. This is valid for roundtrip coach travel between Hawaii and North America on Hawaiian Airlines. While this is only available one time, it makes the first year of card ownership even more valuable.
$100 companion discount
At every cardmember anniversary, cardholders will earn a $100 companion discount. This is valid for roundtrip travel between Hawaii and North America on Hawaiian Airlines. If you plan to keep the card long term, this is a nice yearly perk that can make it more affordable to travel with a companion.
$100 in-flight credits for elite members at every card anniversary
If you are a Pualani Gold or Pualani Platinum HawaiianMiles member, you can take advantage of $100 in-flight credits at every card anniversary. You can use these credits, up to $10 per day, for onboard purchases such as beverages, premium meals, and entertainment made with your Hawaiian Airlines® World Elite Mastercard®.
Discounts on award miles
As a Hawaiian Airlines® World Elite Mastercard® cardmember, you will get discounts on award redemptions. Discounts are available through the primary cardmember's HawaiianMiles account online on the Hawaiian Airlines website. With this benefit, your award miles will go further.
No fees to share miles
Hawaiian Airlines® World Elite Mastercard® cardholders can share miles with friends and family up to 10 times per year without paying fees. Without this credit card, sharing miles will cost you. The fees include a $25 service fee and $0.01 per mile transfer fee. Additionally, without the card there is a 2,000 miles minimum when sending miles to others.
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No foreign transaction fees
The Hawaiian Airlines® World Elite Mastercard® doesn't charge foreign transaction fees. If you like to travel internationally, using a card that doesn't charge foreign transaction fees is a smart idea. Otherwise, the fees can add up quickly. Most card issuers charge around 3% in fees for international transactions.
World Elite Mastercard® benefits
Since this card is a World Elite Mastercard®, you'll unlock World Elite Mastercard® benefits. Perks include access to a free ShopRunner membership, special offers for brands like Lyft, DoorDash, and Hello Fresh, discounts on movie tickets and other events, and cellphone protection as long as you pay your cellphone bill with your eligible card.
What could be improved
There are some areas where the Hawaiian Airlines® World Elite Mastercard® could be improved.
Annual fee
This card charges an annual fee. You'll pay $99 per year to use the Hawaiian Airlines® World Elite Mastercard®. If you're looking for a card without an annual fee, this isn't it.
Free baggage allowance not extended to companions
While this card does offer two free checked bags to the cardholder, this perk doesn't extend to companions. Many other airline credit cards allow companions to check bags for free in addition to the cardmember. If you usually travel with others, this is worth noting.
$100 companion discount valid only for domestic flights
While the Hawaiian Airlines® World Elite Mastercard® offers a $100 companion discount at every card anniversary, it's only valid for mainland U.S. and Hawaii flights and must be used on a Hawaiian Airlines flight. This is something to keep in mind when considering how this card perk may benefit you.