1) If your flight has a HA flight number, look here (http://www.aa.com/i18n/AAdvantage/ea...anAirlines.jsp) to see if your fare qualifies for miles. HA gives a minimum 250 miles to AA elites. You do not get any elite miles.

If you want elite miles on HA and thus count it as a segment, you'll need it booked as an AA flight number. If you're island hopping in Hawaii, book everything as multi-city and you'll see AA codeshares appear for HA flights.

Be aware though that HA gives no recognition for being an AA elite, meaning no better seats and bag fees.

2) You'll have to call AA up to find out.