Last month, I had a last-minute work trip to Maui. So for the first time in a few years, let's do an intra-Hawaii flight review. Specifically, I'll be reviewing Hawaiian Airlines 146 HNL-OGG. … [Read more...] about Review: Hawaiian Airlines 146 HNL-OGG
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Hawaiian Airlines Boston or Hawaii Contest
Recently, Hawaiian Airlines launched the longest domestic flight in the U.S. And to commemorate its new route, they're running the Hawaiian Airlines Boston or Hawaii Contest. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Airlines Boston or Hawaii Contest
Hawaiian Air Adds SFO Frequency + New HGV Sales
In the face of what's going to be its most difficult year in a long time, Hawaiian Air adds SFO frequency. Plus, Hilton Grand Vacations announces sales timelines for its two new Hawaii properties. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Air Adds SFO Frequency + New HGV Sales
Hawaiian Needs to Handle Irregular Ops Better
Late last Thursday night, we got sobering news. A Hawaiian Air flight attendant passed away mid-flight. That's a terrible incident for sure, but it also reminded me that Hawaiian needs to handle irregular ops better. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Needs to Handle Irregular Ops Better
Hawaiian Airlines is a Premium Airline?
At Hawaiian Airlines' recent investor day, CEO Peter Ingram told investors that Hawaiian Airlines is a premium airline. Say what? I don't quite agree with that statement. Let's cover why. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Airlines is a Premium Airline?
Hawaiian Airlines Shuffles Check-In Lobbies at HNL
Today, Hawaiian Airlines operates primarily out of what's known as Terminal 1 at the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport. But that's changing on Wednesday (12/19) when Hawaiian Airlines shuffles check-in lobbies at HNL. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Airlines Shuffles Check-In Lobbies at HNL
Hawaiian Airlines Confirms Basic Economy Fare
Virtually every legacy carrier in the U.S. offers a basic economy product. Some are more restrictive than others, but they're primarily there to drive additional income for the airline. And now the fare class is coming to Hawaii's hometown airline as Hawaii Airlines confirms basic economy fare is coming in 2019. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Airlines Confirms Basic Economy Fare
Hawaiian Airlines Raises Its Checked Bag Fee
Hawaiian Airlines raises its checked bag fee, following most other U.S. carriers. Unlike the others, though, Hawaiian's fee increase isn't being done across the board. Unfortunately, though, the new fees already went into effect on November 13, basically without warning. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Airlines Raises Its Checked Bag Fee
Hawaiian Accelerates the Retirement of the 767 Fleet
Hawaiian Airlines sure has been busy. In the past couple of weeks, they've announced the cancellation of their Beijing service and the addition of their second East Coast route. And now, they're removing their oldest widebody jets from service, as Hawaiian accelerates the retirement of the 767 fleet. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Accelerates the Retirement of the 767 Fleet
Hawaiian and Japan Airlines Expands Their Partnership
One year ago Hawaiian Airlines and Japan Airlines announced a new partnership. This translated to a codeshare agreement between the two airlines which took effect in March of this year. But now, Hawaiian and Japan Airlines expands their partnership further, offering passengers even more options. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian and Japan Airlines Expands Their Partnership