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Hawaiian Air’s Moana Aircraft

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The other month Hawaiian Airlines announced its first ever partnership with Disney.  The partnership makes Hawaiian Disney's airline partner in promoting its new movie: Moana.  And of course, the pair-up is a natural fit, as the two stars of the show, Auli'i Cravahlo and Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, are both from Hawaii.  At the time of the announcement, Hawaiian stated that … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Air’s Moana Aircraft

Hawaiian Air Partners with Korean Celebrity Chef

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Hawaiian Airlines prides itself on being the airline of Hawaii.  The airline prides itself on providing local hospitality wherever it flies.  Part of this philosophy, according to CEO Mark Dunkerley, is catering.  Food is an important part of local culture, which is why the airline always continued to offer complimentary meals in all classes of service.  But in recent years, … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Air Partners with Korean Celebrity Chef

Hawaiian Air Lie-Flat Seats are Now Bookable

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Back in May, Hawaiian Airlines revealed its new business class products.  For the first time in the Airline's history they'd be offering lie-flat seats.  While new for Hawaiian, lie-flat seats are nothing new.  But, since Hawaiian primarily serves leisure travelers, it's understandable that they'd take their time deciding.  And over the past couple of months they slowly began … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Air Lie-Flat Seats are Now Bookable

Hawaiian Considering London Flights and A380s

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Hawaiian Airlines' CEO Mark Dunkerley dropped some shocking news yesterday in an interview with Bloomberg.  In short, Hawaiian considering London flights and A380s! Ok, so flights to London aren't really a shocker.  They've been on Hawaiian's radar for some time now.  Unfortunately, Hawaiian's current fleet of A330-200's don't have the legs to fly the route non-stop.  In the … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Considering London Flights and A380s

Tasaka Guri Guri

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I often write about newer places in Hawaii.  We are, after all, a dynamic state undergoing much change.  Often, what's new, pays homage to the past now days.  And that's a good thing.  Hawaii is such a unique and diverse place, it is important to honor our heritage, especially as it continues to quickly disappear.  Luckily, though, some parts of our past continue to thrive (for … [Read more...] about Tasaka Guri Guri

Hawaiian Air Pilots Escalating Negotiations

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Hawaiian Air pilots escalating negotiations is no surprise.  A few moths ago Hawaiian Airlines pilots voted to offer a strike.  The strike vote was overwhelming supported by Hawaiians 600 pilots.  Of them, 99% voted in favor of a strike.  And now, The Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA), the labor union that represents Hawaiian's cockpit crews, has stated they will open a … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Air Pilots Escalating Negotiations

Bid Up by Hawaiian Airlines

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Airlines are always on the search for new ways to generate revenue, and one of the newer trends in incremental revenue generation is bidding for unsold first class seats.  Throwing their hat into the ring, Hawaiian Airlines recently introduced their new Bid Up by Hawaiian Airlines program. Hawaiian's bidding system is similar to many other airlines already offering this … [Read more...] about Bid Up by Hawaiian Airlines

Hawaiian Airlines SEA-HNL

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At the beginning of our PNW Adventure, we flew Hawaiian Airlines HNL-PDX, which was an afternoon departure with late night arrival.  For our return trip home we flew Hawaiian Airlines SEA-HNL, which was an early morning departure with a midday arrival.  This meant an EARLY start to our day and a pre-dawn Uber ride from our hotel out to SEA. Hawaiians ground staff at SEA are … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Airlines SEA-HNL

Hawaiian Air Pilots Authorize Strike

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According to Pacific Business News, Hawaiian Air Pilots Authorize Strike by during a vote this past Tuesday.  The option to strike, should talks fail, won by an overwhelming margin.  Hawaiian Air's strike vote won with nearly 99% of pilots voting yes.  This doesn't mean, however, that a strike is imminent.  Before a strike can happen, however, the National Mediation Board must … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Air Pilots Authorize Strike