Hawaiian Airlines to Add 20-Minute Bag Guarantee in April

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Delta Air Lines also offers a 20-minute baggage guarantee for domestic flights, and it functions similarly to Alaska’s program. However, the process is a little simpler: Passengers need to fill out an online form within two hours of arrival to receive 2,500 Delta miles. The airline quietly shortened its reporting window from 72 hours to two hours earlier this year, matching Alaska’s requirement.Both airlines reserve the right to suspend the guarantee if issues occur outside of the airlines' control, such as severe weather.How to maximize your rewardsYou want a travel credit card that prioritizes what’s important to you. Here are some of the best travel credit cards of 2026:Flexibility, point transfers and a large bonus: Chase Sapphire Preferred® CardNo annual fee: Wells Fargo Autograph® Card Flat-rate travel rewards: Capital One Venture Rewards Credit CardBonus travel rewards and high-end perks: Chase Sapphire Reserve® Luxury perks: American Express Platinum Card®Business travelers: Ink Business Preferred® Credit Card Explore more onTravel Article sources Article sources NerdWallet writers are subject matter authorities who use primary, trustworthy sources to inform their work, including peer-reviewed studies, government websites, academic research and interviews with industry experts. All content is fact-checked for accuracy, timeliness and relevance. You can learn more about NerdWallet's high standards for journalism by reading our editorial guidelines. Back to top Related articles The Guide to Atmos Rewards By Craig Joseph What’s the Value of Alaska Airlines Points?

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