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Qantas has announced two new airline partnerships for regional and international travel.
The Flying Kangaroo has entered a one-way interline agreement with FlyPelican, allowing Qantas customers to connect to FlyPelican services, as well as a codeshare agreement and frequent flyer partnership with Hawaiian Airlines.
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The Hawaiian Airlines deal will see bilateral codesharing with Qantas and allow Qantas loyalty members to book seats across the Hawaiian network with Qantas points.
“Our members will be able to use their points to connect to one or all four major Hawaiian Islands or look to build Honolulu into their itinerary as a convenient stopover en route to North America,” Andrew Glance, chief executive of Qantas Loyalty, said.
“The partnership with Hawaiian Airlines also builds on the recent launch of our direct Melbourne to Honolulu Qantas service in May and gives our members more routes, more choice and more access to travel rewards using their points.
“The number of Classic Reward seats booked with partner airlines has doubled in the last five years, so we know how important it is that we continue to invest in growing our network and provide members with more opportunities to use their points.”
The deal comes as Hawaiian prepares to enter the oneworld alliance in 2026, Alex Judson said, managing director of partnerships and international at Hawaiian and Alaska Airlines.
“Hawaiian Airlines has served Australia for 21 years, and we’re thrilled to extend our unique onboard services, products, and experiences—rooted in authentic Hawaiian hospitality—to even more Aussies through our partnership with Qantas,” he said.
“Qantas Frequent Flyers – and eventually oneworld members – will find unmatched value when redeeming their points to start their vacation on Hawaii’s flagship carrier.”
The FlyPelican deal, meanwhile, will also see FlyPelican Corporate and Flexible passengers gain access to Qantas Club Lounges in Canberra and the Gold Coast as part of the agreement, QantasLink CEO Rachel Yangoyan said.
“Our partnership with FlyPelican marks an exciting chapter in our ongoing commitment to regional Australia. It will expand travel options and strengthen connections for regional travellers to Qantas’ extensive domestic network,” she said.
“We look forward to growing this partnership with FlyPelican and unlocking even more opportunities for regional travellers.”
Marty Hawley, CEO of FlyPelican, said the interline deal is “a great step forward for regional connectivity”.
“By working with Qantas, we’re opening the door to more travel opportunities for regional travellers while continuing to deliver the personal, reliable service FlyPelican is known for,” he said.
The move follows FlyPelican exiting its codeshare arrangement with Virgin Australia earlier this year.
