Hilton is affiliated with a selection of airlines, primarily through its Hilton Honors loyalty program, allowing members to convert their hotel points into airline miles. This partnership provides flexibility for travelers to use their accumulated Hilton Honors points for future flights.
The core of Hilton's airline affiliations lies in its airline transfer partners, which enable Hilton Honors members to transfer their points to a variety of frequent flyer programs. This mechanism allows travelers to leverage their hotel loyalty rewards for air travel with specific carriers.
Key Airline Transfer Partners
As of the latest information, Hilton Honors maintains partnerships with several major airlines, facilitating point transfers. These affiliations allow Hilton Honors members to convert their points into miles with the following carriers:
- Delta SkyMiles
- Emirates Skywards
- Ethiopian Airlines ShebaMiles
- Etihad Guest
These partnerships are structured to provide value to members, although the transfer ratios can vary between loyalty programs. For the listed partners, the standard conversion rate and minimum transfer amount are consistent.
How Hilton Honors Point Transfers Work
When transferring Hilton Honors points to an airline partner, members typically convert their points at a specific ratio. This process is generally straightforward, allowing points accumulated from hotel stays and other Hilton Honors activities to be redeemed for airline miles.
Here's a breakdown of the transfer specifics for the current key partners:
| Hilton Honors Airline Transfer Partner | Minimum Points Transfer (Hilton Honors) | Transfer Ratio (Hilton Honors : Airline Miles) |
|---|---|---|
| Delta SkyMiles | 10,000 | 10:1 |
| Emirates Skywards | 10,000 | 10:1 |
| Ethiopian Airlines ShebaMiles | 10,000 | 10:1 |
| Etihad Guest | 10,000 | 10:1 |
For instance, if a Hilton Honors member transfers 10,000 Hilton Honors points, they would receive 1,000 miles with Delta SkyMiles, Emirates Skywards, Ethiopian Airlines ShebaMiles, or Etihad Guest. This makes it possible to accumulate airline miles even when primarily earning hotel points.
It is important for members to consider their travel goals and the value of airline miles versus hotel points when deciding to transfer, as transfer ratios can impact the overall value of the redemption.
