Interesting analysis. I'm a HNL based United 1K that mostly buys opportunistic F/J tickets but also main cabin. I've wanted to give my loyalty to HA but UA's breadth of schedule and partners has kept be going back for more. I've already requalified for 1k in 2026. Combining HA with AS make their value proposition so much better. I'm considering the Summit credit card and canceling my United Club card, focussing 2026 travel on HA/AS and trying for a status match. Thoughts?
Only negative is the schedule on HA/AS isn't that great when things go sideways; especially HA's side of operations.
Lounges in HNL aren't that great for HA either, if that is important.