American Airlines announced today that it has more service to Hawaii planned. First, it is returning service from Dallas Fort Worth to Kona this year, starting October 27. That makes three Hawaii destinations that American will serve nonstop from its Dallas home: Honolulu, Maui (expanded service), and Kona. American said, “customers will have up to five daily flights to Hawaii from DFW to choose from.”
American Airlines Dallas to Maui flights.
American is adding a second daily flight in addition to its regular one. From December 19 through January 6, the second daily roundtrip flight will also operate. Service will be provided on American’s Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner.
American Airlines Dallas to Kona flights.
Starting October 27, American will return daily “seasonal” service to the Big Island. Service will be provided on American’s Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner.
American Airlines Dallas to Honolulu flights.
American operates one to two daily nonstop flights between its Dallas Hub and Honolulu. That is also offered on American’s Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner aircraft.
All Dallas to Hawaii flights are on Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner aircraft.
AA says, “We’re proud to bring you a world-class flight experience on our newest aircraft, the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner. With state-of-the-art interiors, live TV streaming, Wi-Fi, and hundreds of movies on-demand at every seat, your journey will fly by.”
The company’s Flagship Business means that “each seat has direct access to the aisle and stretches out into a fully lie-flat position.” It also features chef-inspired menus and award-winning wine selection.”
American Airlines premium economy.
True premium economy is offered on these flights.
A separate premium economy cabin sits directly behind business. It features more legroom and wider, adjustable leather seats with extendable foot and headrests. Premium meals and other amenities are also provided.
Configuration of aircraft.
Do you fly American Airlines to Hawaii, and will you be on one of their new flights?
We keep hearing about over tourism, yet adding flights will bring a few thousand more people each week. It seems to be a very mixed message. Am I missing something?
Thank you for the updated AA news. I was bummed when they removed the direct DFW/KOA flight, so am happy it’s coming back , albeit only seasonally. I will be booking that vs direct to HNL and then flying to KOA. :-). Appreciate the update!
I would love a 787 to fly from Los Angeles to the Islands. I feel it is a much better airplane than is currently be used. I also wish Hawaiian and Alaska would consider it as well. Apparently they will only use these planes for flights longer than 5-6 hours. What a shame for us!
Hi Nancy.
Thanks for so many comments over the past number of years! Don’t be surprised to see LA keep a Dreamliner. It’s the kind of route that might well warrant the plane and high airfares up front.
Aloha.
I hope you are right! Thank you for your comment.
Looking forward to that 787 flight from DFW to OGG for one last time in March. A long flight but if they leave me alone I will sleep most of the way in my lie flat seat.
This is just another example of why HA needs to revisit their poor decision regarding premium economy on their new 787s. It will be easy for me to switch from HA to AA, even though it requires a connection in DFW. Currently the HA airbus wide body from AUS TO HNL has a better seating option in extra comfort, but that all changes with their 787 3-3-3 economy configuration that is coming with NO premium economy!
Planning a trip in May – not sure who to fly – usually we fly Hawaiian air –
Hi Msconk.
Welcome back!
Aloha.
There are states that I don’t travel through; TX is one of them. So, I will continue to fly through SFO, PHX, or, if needed, to LAX. I usually fly to LIH or KOA.
I’ll soon be flying AA #115 from DFW to HNL in Premium Economy. The ‘meals’ information on the flight “details” says “refreshments” for this 8.5 hour flight. The MAIN cabin, however receives a “snack or brunch”. For free- not for purchase. Can that possibly be correct? AA doesn’t seem to know the answer to that question. As anyone been on that flight? Thanks
Hi Jay.
We too have found the information on premium economy meal service to be strangely missing. On the other hand, we’ve largely been pleasantly surprised. Good luck.
Aloha.
Just flew AA 123 in Premium on 1 Feb. The refreshments were a just after takeoff beverage service, an early snack, then a light lunch choosing between a could veggie quiche and a turkey wrap with various sides (I didn’t eat one but they did look good) a snack and beverage service towards the end of the flight. No complaints from what I saw.
Best Regards