Well, here's a new route announcement I wasn't expecting: Hawaiian Air is flying to SLC in 2024! I get that there's demand on the route, but there's a HUGE elephant (or two) in the room that makes me question the new route. That said, they announced some new SMF routes, too. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Air is Flying to SLC in 2024
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Hawaiian Has a Consistency Problem
Look, I get it. Every major company has consistency issues. Hotels are particularly infamous for this. But Hawaiian has a consistency problem that goes beyond annoying and, in my opinion, appears to be getting worse. That's not helping an airline already struggling to return to profitability. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Has a Consistency Problem
Hawaiian Must Use or Lose Its Haneda Slots
Recently, United Airlines tried to snatch Hawaiian's nighttime slot at Tokyo Haneda. The slot is typically used for Kona-Haneda, which hasn't flown since pre-COVID. But now, the DOT says Hawaiian must use or lose its Haneda slots. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Must Use or Lose Its Haneda Slots
Hawaiian is Planning to Divest A330s?
Yes, you read that title correctly. I touched on this briefly during my most recent post about Hawaiian's PW1100G woes, but an article from the other week casually mentioned A330 lease extensions. That made me take a double take and ask myself, Hawaiian is planning to divest A330s?! … [Read more...] about Hawaiian is Planning to Divest A330s?
Review: Hawaiian Airlines 212 HNL-ITO
As I mentioned in my introductory post, I chose not to fly Southwest Airlines to Hilo because of the poor timing. That's how we found ourselves on Hawaiian Airlines 212 - the first time I've purchased an inter-island flight on Hawaiian in nearly a decade. … [Read more...] about Review: Hawaiian Airlines 212 HNL-ITO
PW1100 Issue is Paralyzing Hawaiian
A while back, I reported on Hawaiian's schedule modifications due to ongoing issues with their Airbus A321neo fleet. Unfortunately, the PW1100 issue is paralyzing Hawaiian, taking more of these critical aircraft out of service and forcing the Airline to make difficult choices. … [Read more...] about PW1100 Issue is Paralyzing Hawaiian
Inspiration of Pualani Passed
Hawaii's hometown airline's livery is iconic. For the past 50 years, the tails of Hawaiian's aircraft have been graced by the image of a woman. However, recently, the inspiration of Pualani passed away. Unfortunately, the airline hasn't acknowledged this somber moment. … [Read more...] about Inspiration of Pualani Passed
What Hawaiian Should Replace the 717 With
I'm not sure why, but a lot of attention has been given to Hawaiian's impending fleet renewal decision. But as readers know, this is old news - they announced this way back in June. But, whatever. I'm here to give my two cents. This is what Hawaiian should replace the 717 with, in my opinion. … [Read more...] about What Hawaiian Should Replace the 717 With
Hawaiian Announces Initial 787 Routes
From the very beginning, we knew Hawaiian Airlines would put their new Dreamliners on West Coast routes for familiarization. But now we know what routes specifically will be blessed with visits from the carbon bird as Hawaiian announces initial 787 routes. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Announces Initial 787 Routes
Hawaiian Makes More Route Adjustments
Recently, Hawaiian announced that they'd be suspending its Kahului-Vegas service due to Pratt & Whitney's latest PW1100G issue. However, it wasn't enough. Hawaiian makes more route adjustments as they grapple with a worsening aircraft shortage. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Makes More Route Adjustments