With this news plus support from Alaska Airlines’ recent acquisition, Hawaiian is poised for a more reliable future. Years of disruptions caused by engine issues haunted Hawaiian’s fleet, but extensive repairs have now brought their A321neo planes back to full service. How this impacts travelers and the future of Hawaii’s air travel landscape.
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Looks like they have regularly scheduled HNL-ITO flights for the A321 at least twice a day beginning 12/5
It will be great to fly from HNL to SNA and avoid LAX marathon to the gate
Well problem is not fixed. Just had to return to Hawaii mid-flight due to “maintenance” issue. I like Hawaiian Airlines but hearing you have to turn back while over the ocean is not fun!
Whatever happens, yes, please do not stop the A380 to Maui, my home island. Or at least keep them flying despite the A321 Nero. I know there’s a great economical plane, but one aisle and 3-3 is awfully tight with no seats for just two people…………….
Now I hear the Dreamliner is coming for the Kahului-LAX route instead of to Phoenix. I know it’s a beautiful new plane, but my wife and I love the setup of two seats on the sides. The Dreamliner is 3-3-3, from what I’ve heard. ……….. .
Either way, I’m so glad Hawaiian Air is still here. I hope Alaska Air never takes away the Aloha spirit you only get on Hawaiian Air.
Blame those bean counters. For they are the culprits.
I believe you’re referring to the A330 in regards to seats being in pairs.
Planes are hard to come by now. With the Boeing mess, I think you hold onto everything you have.
It will l be interesting to see what Alaska Airlines does.
The 787’s are configured substantially differently than the A330’s and are set up for the sort of long range, price segmented market like HNL-ICN and so forth, markets that don’t seem to be recovering.
For the West Coast markets, the A321’s can’t do anything the 737 MAX’s can’t do, and having a sub-fleet, based in expensive, and getting more expensive, Hawaii doesn’t seem likely.
The A321’s are a little bigger, but that may not be worth the extra cost of the sub-fleet.
That has been Hawaiian’s problem for years now, they put all their eggs in one basket, and that basket hasn’t panned out too well.
I hope they don’t retire the wide body A 330s which is our
favorite plane to fly on.