5 things you should know about the Hawaiian Airlines toolbar

Update: As of November 17, 2015 the Hawaiin Airlines MileFinder’s search function has been discontinued.

Thank you to reader Deep, who sent the following question via email:

“Good information on Hawaiian Toolbar, however I cannot find any where in writing as to how many searches there will earn me miles. Also you mentioned that you had a list of unique search words, could you update in that regards”

I realize I wasn’t thorough enough in my original post about the  Hawaiian Airlines Toolbar, so I’ve decided to do a follow-up with a few clarifications:

1. The Hawaiian Airlines Toolbar FAQ page does not specify that you will earn 1 mile per 3 searches. However, I have been using it for a year and every time I perform 3 searches, a message pops up on the lower right side, letting me know I have earned a point. As you can see in this screenshot, so far this month I have performed 540 searches and earned 180 miles. It’s also important to note that 1 mile per 3 searches is the earning standard among all other airline toolbars.

2. Once you have performed 3,000 searches, the following will happen:

• • The “You earned a reward” message will stop appearing

This does not mean you are no longer earning miles. You will continue to earn miles based on the number of searches you have performed through the end of the month.

3. Your miles will post every week.

4. I have written about this in the Beginner’s Guide, but left it out of my post about the toolbar: I do not recommend using the toolbar for purchases. I used it in the beginning and did not receive credit for several purchases. Despite sending them screenshots and email receipts. I use the Hawaiian Toolbar strictly for search purposes, and it has worked well for me.

5. While I do use the Hawaiian Airlines toolbar for regular searches, I also have a list of unique search terms I use when I have time on my hands to rack up some extra points. This list consists of all Hyatt Hotels, with the terms “yelp” and “tripadvisor” thrown in for some variety. If you would like a copy of this list, feel free to email me or leave a comment below.

If you have any questions about the Toolbar, please post them below.

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