The current lay flat seats on Hawaiian First/Business class are very uncomfortable. The angle of the seat is weird in that it does not face directly forward. The seats are narrow along with the foot rest and arm rest. It’s hard to turn on to your side to sleep with the seat in the lay flat position. I hate these lay flat seats
Not looking forward to the 3-3-3 economy seats. They look like they aspire to be more comfortable. Not a fan of losing the Airbus 2-4-2 config unless Hawaiian miraculously decides to do a proper premium economy product at 2-3-2 or 2-4-2 across.
Yes! Gates C4 & C9 have been retrofitted with a 3rd jetway. The 3rd floor waiting area for ANA’s First/Business/Premium Economy class are in its final stages of completion. I just flew from Tokyo into HNL and saw the changes.
Southwest doesn’t list fares on other websites, so you’ll have to go to their website. Other airlines can be tracked on Google Flights among other tools.
Do you think Southwest or Hawaiian Airlines will be offering non stop from Denver to Hawaii anytime soon? It’s still really expensive to fly to Hawaii from Colorado.
I live in West palm Beach. In your experience, is it cheaper to book flight and hotel together, or separate. I am flying to Honolulu in July.
Thank You for your response in advance.
It most likely won’t save money to book together, but you might find it more convenient. Airfare is going to be about $1,000 with a quick one-stop connection.
They’re both 787s. The last digit usually refers to the variant, which are of different sizes, max takeoff weights, etc. The 787-800 would be the 788, the 787-900 would be the 789, and so on. If you’ll Google the 737, for example, that version goes all the way from 737-100 (731) up to 737-900 (739), and that’s before we add in the various MAX models. The A330s that Hawaiian flies are the A330-200 model, so they’re called A332s for short. The somewhat larger but shorter ranged A330-300 is the A333, for short, and that range issue was a major reason that Hawaiian went for the A332.
In short, the different last digits refer to different sized planes optimized for specific missions, range or cargo, frequency, etc. Airlines buy the variant that suits their needs the best
Have you ever thought about including the rest of the featured story on the first web page, so we don’t have to click on a link to get the story? I know it’s a small thing, but I find it annoying.
Mahalo,
Carol
Hi,
I would like to have information regarding best flights from LAX (or L. A. area airports), and if you know if Southwest will be flying to Kauai, please.
Thanks for the update. I’ve flown First/Business on the A330 a few times (to the islands and Australia from Phoenix) and find them very comfortable. I sleep every time I’m in one. They are definitely an upgrade over the 767. Sounds like the 787 will be even better. Keep up the great travel tips for Hawaii and enjoy your upcoming First Class flight.
Looking forward to new Business layout. The current one does not work for me at all being tall.
The current lay flat seats on Hawaiian First/Business class are very uncomfortable. The angle of the seat is weird in that it does not face directly forward. The seats are narrow along with the foot rest and arm rest. It’s hard to turn on to your side to sleep with the seat in the lay flat position. I hate these lay flat seats
Not looking forward to the 3-3-3 economy seats. They look like they aspire to be more comfortable. Not a fan of losing the Airbus 2-4-2 config unless Hawaiian miraculously decides to do a proper premium economy product at 2-3-2 or 2-4-2 across.
That Dreamliner interior though! 💖🤙
I heard that ANA Airbus 380 is coming to Honolulu in May. Is the airport upgrades done to accommodate this huge plane?
Yes! Gates C4 & C9 have been retrofitted with a 3rd jetway. The 3rd floor waiting area for ANA’s First/Business/Premium Economy class are in its final stages of completion. I just flew from Tokyo into HNL and saw the changes.
Instead of Hawaian going non stop to London it would be far better going to Frankfurt, they would get their planes better filled
What’s the best way to track the flight prices from Sacramento for Hawaiian vs. Southwest? 🙂 Thanks!
Hi Debbie.
Southwest doesn’t list fares on other websites, so you’ll have to go to their website. Other airlines can be tracked on Google Flights among other tools.
Aloha.
Do you think Southwest or Hawaiian Airlines will be offering non stop from Denver to Hawaii anytime soon? It’s still really expensive to fly to Hawaii from Colorado.
Thanks,
Wendy G.
Hi Wendy.
Yes almost without doubt there will be new non-stops between Hawaii and Denver soon. We’d bet on Southwest sooner than Hawaiian for that route.
Aloha.
I live in West palm Beach. In your experience, is it cheaper to book flight and hotel together, or separate. I am flying to Honolulu in July.
Thank You for your response in advance.
Hi Willie.
It most likely won’t save money to book together, but you might find it more convenient. Airfare is going to be about $1,000 with a quick one-stop connection.
Aloha.
“Scott says
Dreamliner 789? 787? What are the differences?”
They’re both 787s. The last digit usually refers to the variant, which are of different sizes, max takeoff weights, etc. The 787-800 would be the 788, the 787-900 would be the 789, and so on. If you’ll Google the 737, for example, that version goes all the way from 737-100 (731) up to 737-900 (739), and that’s before we add in the various MAX models. The A330s that Hawaiian flies are the A330-200 model, so they’re called A332s for short. The somewhat larger but shorter ranged A330-300 is the A333, for short, and that range issue was a major reason that Hawaiian went for the A332.
In short, the different last digits refer to different sized planes optimized for specific missions, range or cargo, frequency, etc. Airlines buy the variant that suits their needs the best
Take care.
Have you ever thought about including the rest of the featured story on the first web page, so we don’t have to click on a link to get the story? I know it’s a small thing, but I find it annoying.
Mahalo,
Carol
Hi Carol.
Thanks for your input.
Aloha.
Dreamliner 789? 787? What are the differences?
787 is the model of the plane, 789 is a different variation of the 787.
789=787-9.
There are three different variations……787-8 (186.1 feet), 787-9 (206.1 feet), 787-10 (224 feet). The longer the plane, the more seats it has.
Hi,
I would like to have information regarding best flights from LAX (or L. A. area airports), and if you know if Southwest will be flying to Kauai, please.
Thank you
Hi Caroline.
Everything is contained here: https://beatofhawaii.com/southwest-hawaii-airline-update/. If we missed anything, please just let us know.
Aloha.
Thanks for the update. I’ve flown First/Business on the A330 a few times (to the islands and Australia from Phoenix) and find them very comfortable. I sleep every time I’m in one. They are definitely an upgrade over the 767. Sounds like the 787 will be even better. Keep up the great travel tips for Hawaii and enjoy your upcoming First Class flight.
Hi Chris.
Thank you!
Aloha.