If the airlines use the new plane from their hubs, there is no benefit as discussed earlier in the article (new non-stop from cities on the East Coast).
Basically replacing a widebody plane with a narrowbody.
That could be great for American AL, IF…the customer service portion of their operations improves. I am an AAL Advantage member and can say that on my last few flights with them the customer service has been, with one exception, poor to down-right rude. I did havea positive experience leaving LAX with the counter check-in. However the flight attendants did not great passengers with a smile or pleasant hello, the snack service seemed to be something that was interrupting their break and they were curt with everyone. Leaving IND, the kiosks were acting up. The counter personnel were treating everyone like they were idiots.
I should add that we fly Hawaiian several times per year to visit ohana. Love the A330, was not too excited by the A321neo. I look forward to Hawaiian flying the 787 LAX – HNL. Would Really love Hawaiian to fly the A-330 LGB-OGG!
I am in the same boat as you. Love the 330, hate the 321N. I also fly several trips a year, SMF to OGG and wish they would leave the 330 on that route. The 321 is a roller coaster ride in heavy winds.
These planes are horrible, more like the B757! Planes that fly 7 plus hours should not be one aisle planes…..this may be good for the airline but not for the passenger! Uncomfortable in my opinion!
This past May 2022 My partner and I visited Hawai’i The Big Island for the 1st time. I lived on Oahu 2008 to 2011. My partner is Hawaiin born @ Queens Hosp. Bargain Flights, spontaneous adventurers we arrived oblivious to anything about Big Island, exploring we fell in love! extended our 3 days to 7, back home in San Diego Now looking at property there to purchase, expand our buisness and hearing news about new planes is exciting! As I’m a Freq. Flyer w/American & He’s w/United! The Ohana Spirit continues for & within us!!
We totally understand the airlines thinking in using fuel efficient etc. aircraft from the west coast,
But
We’re still getting used to the less roomy single aisle aircraft and a two aisle wide body.
For lots of reasons we 90%+ are flying now on 737’s and A321neos.
We’ve found sitting aisle,aisle provides the most room and comfort.
A safe flight is what’s important and being able to go “home” to our Ohana.
Aloha and safe travels everyone.
As I sit in an UA 757 at LAX, more than 30 minutes delayed for no reason….
If United drops twin aisle aircraft from their routes to/from ORD I won’t fly United any longer. From the West Coast to Hawai’i is fine in a single aisle aircraft but ony 8-10 hour flights, no. Call me spoiled but when we travel back to the States from HNL we’ve come to appreciate the room of a twin aisle aircraft.
Maybe Hawaiian will start driving A330s into ORD and we’ll give them a try.
What are the fares going to be like? The prices are through the roof right now for our trip with 8 of us going to oahu 11-18 march 2023.
If the airlines use the new plane from their hubs, there is no benefit as discussed earlier in the article (new non-stop from cities on the East Coast).
Basically replacing a widebody plane with a narrowbody.
Still have to get to the hub.
That could be great for American AL, IF…the customer service portion of their operations improves. I am an AAL Advantage member and can say that on my last few flights with them the customer service has been, with one exception, poor to down-right rude. I did havea positive experience leaving LAX with the counter check-in. However the flight attendants did not great passengers with a smile or pleasant hello, the snack service seemed to be something that was interrupting their break and they were curt with everyone. Leaving IND, the kiosks were acting up. The counter personnel were treating everyone like they were idiots.
I should add that we fly Hawaiian several times per year to visit ohana. Love the A330, was not too excited by the A321neo. I look forward to Hawaiian flying the 787 LAX – HNL. Would Really love Hawaiian to fly the A-330 LGB-OGG!
I am in the same boat as you. Love the 330, hate the 321N. I also fly several trips a year, SMF to OGG and wish they would leave the 330 on that route. The 321 is a roller coaster ride in heavy winds.
Just got off an A321 from HNL to SFO. Even with the extra leg room seat, this is possibly the most uncomfortable plane ever.
These planes are horrible, more like the B757! Planes that fly 7 plus hours should not be one aisle planes…..this may be good for the airline but not for the passenger! Uncomfortable in my opinion!
A 7 – 8 hour non-stop in coach on a 321? No thanks
Exactly…I agree!
This past May 2022 My partner and I visited Hawai’i The Big Island for the 1st time. I lived on Oahu 2008 to 2011. My partner is Hawaiin born @ Queens Hosp. Bargain Flights, spontaneous adventurers we arrived oblivious to anything about Big Island, exploring we fell in love! extended our 3 days to 7, back home in San Diego Now looking at property there to purchase, expand our buisness and hearing news about new planes is exciting! As I’m a Freq. Flyer w/American & He’s w/United! The Ohana Spirit continues for & within us!!
We totally understand the airlines thinking in using fuel efficient etc. aircraft from the west coast,
But
We’re still getting used to the less roomy single aisle aircraft and a two aisle wide body.
For lots of reasons we 90%+ are flying now on 737’s and A321neos.
We’ve found sitting aisle,aisle provides the most room and comfort.
A safe flight is what’s important and being able to go “home” to our Ohana.
Aloha and safe travels everyone.
As I sit in an UA 757 at LAX, more than 30 minutes delayed for no reason….
If United drops twin aisle aircraft from their routes to/from ORD I won’t fly United any longer. From the West Coast to Hawai’i is fine in a single aisle aircraft but ony 8-10 hour flights, no. Call me spoiled but when we travel back to the States from HNL we’ve come to appreciate the room of a twin aisle aircraft.
Maybe Hawaiian will start driving A330s into ORD and we’ll give them a try.
Thanks for this update.
Would love to see non- stops Chicago to Lihue!