Southwest Airlines

Southwest Airlines' Status Match program lets travelers with elite status on another airline carry that recognition over to Southwest at no cost — a useful option for Hawaiʻi residents who fly frequently, whether inter-island, to the mainland, or beyond, and don't want to start building status from scratch.

Kamaʻāina discount details

• Southwest will match your existing elite tier status from another airline, free
• Matched status is honored for 120 days
• A-List and A-List Preferred members get additional choices and an upgraded travel experience
• Southwest states it was named the #1 U.S. airline by The Wall Street Journal

What locals love

For residents, frequent travel is a fact of life — whether it's inter-island hops for work and family or longer mainland trips. A status match removes one of the bigger frictions of switching airlines or adding a new one to your routine: instead of re-earning elite status from zero, you get a limited window to fly Southwest at your existing tier and see whether the airline's boarding process, flexible fares, and route network fit your travel patterns before committing longer term.

Who it's best for

Residents who already hold elite status with another airline and want to try Southwest's network and perks — such as its flexible fare and boarding approach — without losing their earned status level during the trial period.

How to book

Apply for the status match direct at southwest.com, and confirm current eligibility requirements and terms before you fly.

A valid Hawaiʻi ID is required for kamaʻāina offers. Terms and blackout dates may apply — confirm current details with the business. Listed via the Hawaiʻi Visitors & Convention Bureau.