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
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Delta Targets Hawaiian with Expanded Service
Hawaiian is struggling to remain solvent and is seemingly relying on its merger with Alaska Air to stay out of bankruptcy. Yet that very merger looks like it'll cause more pain as Delta targets Hawaiian with expanded service to utilize excess capacity and, presumably, to inflict pain on arch nemesis Alaska. … [Read more...] about Delta Targets Hawaiian with Expanded Service
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?
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 Says Aloha to Change Fees
Following the footsteps of the four larger legacy US carriers, Hawaiian says aloha to change fees too. But, Hawaiian is, by far, being the most generous in terms of the number of routes covered under this policy change. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Says Aloha to Change Fees
Hawaiian FAs Approve New Contract, But…
With all the travel doom and gloom these days, there's some good news to report! Hawaiian FAs approve a new contract! Hooray! Despite this, things at Hawaiian aren't looking so good as the Airline struggles to hang on. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian FAs Approve New Contract, But…
Hawaiian Air Flight Attendants Authorized a Strike
Yesterday, the AFA announced the results of the vote Hawaiian flight attendants recently had. And, overwhelmingly, the Hawaii Air flight attendants authorized a strike. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Air Flight Attendants Authorized a Strike
The 2019 Airline Water Quality Study
How much do you think about the quality of water on airplanes when you fly? Well, the 2019 airline water quality study will have you thinking about this if you weren't already. … [Read more...] about The 2019 Airline Water Quality Study
Hawaiian-Japan Joint Venture Request Rejected
Ouch. Last week, the Federal Government gave Hawaiian Air an answer they didn't want to hear. The application for the Hawaiian-Japan joint venture request was rejected. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian-Japan Joint Venture Request Rejected