Beginning later this year, Qantas Frequent Flyers will have access to up to 1 million additional international Classic Reward seats in expanded and new airline partnerships, including Hawaiian Airlines for the first time.

Following its purchase by Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian is expected to join the oneworld Alliance and ahead of that, Qantas has done a deal with the US carrier, unlocking more classic rewards seats between Sydney and Honolulu and other popular international destinations.

In addition to the Hawaiian deal, Premium Economy reward seats will be available to book on Finnair, Air France, KLM and Iberia, building on existing partnerships with these airlines.

Qantas Loyalty CEO Andrew Glance said the additional seats will help meet the growing demand for reward seats to Europe, Asia and North America during peak leisure periods.

“We now have partnerships with over 45 airlines, giving members greater flexibility and choice in how they want to be rewarded,” he said.

“The addition of Hawaiian Airlines and more premium cabin seats with Finnair, Air France, KLM and Iberia will later this year begin unlocking up to 1 million additional Classic seats and more opportunities for our members to use their points to book that dream overseas trip.”