With its shiny new Boeing 787-9s finally taking operating revenue flights, the question I know many people had on their minds now is what will happen to the other long-haul aircraft's premium cabin? Unfortunately, the Hawaiian A330s will not get Leihōkū Suites. Most likely not, anyway. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian A330s Will Not Get Leihoku Suites
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Enter to Win 200k HawaiianMiles!
May Day is Lei Day in Hawai'i Nei, and as has been the case for years now, Hawaiian Airlines is running a sweepstakes! However, this time you can enter to win 200k HawaiianMiles if you live almost anywhere Hawaiian flies! Moreover, each entry region will have multiple grand prize winners! … [Read more...] about Enter to Win 200k HawaiianMiles!
Hawaiian Air Q1 2024 Financial Results
For the past several years, Hawaii's hometown airline has been losing money - a trend that isn't likely to change anytime soon - and was readily apparent in the Hawaiian Air Q1 2024 financial results. However, we did learn some interesting bits of info during their earnings call. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Air Q1 2024 Financial Results
Hawaiian Has Paused Its 717 Replacement Study
The other week, the incredible Sam Chui hopped aboard Hawaiian's inaugural SFO-HNL Boeing 787 flight. There were several surprises in his video and companion write up, including the fact that Hawaiian has paused its 717 replacement study. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Has Paused Its 717 Replacement Study
Hawaiian Taps AFI KLM EM For 787 Parts MRO
Being a smaller airline, Hawaiian outsources a lot of components of its maintenance programs, and that's not changing with its new Dreamliners. What is changing, though, is their chosen partner for the carbon birds, as Hawaiian taps AFI KLM EM for 787 parts MRO. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Taps AFI KLM EM For 787 Parts MRO
Hawaiian Passengers Filed Suit to Block Merger with Alaska
Honolulu-based KHON 2 News reported on Monday that a group of Hawaiian passengers filed suit to block merger Alaska Airlines. However, to me, the argument being presented by the plaintiffs is rather weak. Let's discuss. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Passengers Filed Suit to Block Merger with Alaska
Hawaiian Starlink Deployment
During their Q4 2023 earnings call, Hawaiian Air officials mentioned that they've begun offering Starlink satellite-based WiFi onboard certain flights. Well, it turns out there's more information out there about the Hawaiian Starlink deployment. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Starlink Deployment
Enter: Westin Hapuna-Hawaiian Air Giveaway
In celebration of Spring Break - that's literally what the contest post says - you can enter to win a Kohala Coast vacation with the Westin Hapuna-Hawaiian Air giveaway! … [Read more...] about Enter: Westin Hapuna-Hawaiian Air Giveaway
Introducing Kapuahi
Hawaiian's very first Boeing 787-9 arrived late at night on Valentine's Day to little fanfare from the airline itself. In the week following, they've still been quiet, though we now know that N781HA has been named Kapuahi. … [Read more...] about Introducing Kapuahi
The First Hawaiian 787 Has Arrived
After too many delays to keep track, the first Hawaiian 787 has arrived in Honolulu two months ahead of its in-service debut. Interestingly, the first carbon fiber bird to arrive was different from the one I would've expected. But it is what it is! … [Read more...] about The First Hawaiian 787 Has Arrived