What is for many of you a quintessential part of the Hawaii travel is in jeopardy.
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What is for many of you a quintessential part of the Hawaii travel is in jeopardy.
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Good evening! I fly back and forth between Oahu and California 2 or 3 times a year. I have always expected and enjoy the difficult services provided by the flight attendants. I’ve always enjoyed getting on the plane , getting situated, an eventual having a drink served me, after all the hassle of getting to the airport on timer, getting through security , getting all back together again, and then finally getting on the plane after, very often, not being able to clearly hear what they are announcing over the speakers. Now, after all this hassle, – – no drinks?? Well, I must tell you, that I always fly Hawaiian. On occasion I fly first class. No problem there being served any number of drinks. But not back in coach. Sounds a bit discriminatory to me
Aloha! We flew to Hawaii and back this summer on Hawaiian airlines (both ways). Alcohol was not served in coach even when requested. We were told by the flight attendant that until passengers learn to behave again, they won’t be serving alcohol (or something to that effect – my paraphrasing). As a side note, Hawaiian began weighing carry on luggage t the counter at the same time as your regular luggage now. 25 pound limit on carry on luggage with them. In 35 years of flying, we’ve never had our carry on luggage weighed before.
I don’t drink and have actually developed an allergy to all types of alcohol so doesn’t matter to me. Everything is so much cheaper when ya don’t drink.
I enjoy a drink or two on a long flight, it relaxes me. They haven’t been serving alcohol for the past year, and that’s when all these incidents occurred. I think mask wearing has people frustrated and they are either drinking too much prior to flight (because if your in the airport drinking, you can remove your mask). I say serve alcohol, monitor it, so it’s not excessive and let’s start enjoying our trips again.
Are usually always fly Hawaiian airlines that I have been extremely dissatisfied on my last couple slides and bookings. I have one of their credit cards which I am canceling and moving on to somebody else. Hawaiian Airlines has drastically dropped in customer service their flights are overpriced and their customer service is horrible.
So this logic is the opposite of what’s happening. Airlines are not serving alcohol and the masses are going crazy. Perhaps a libation is what is needed to take the edge off of cramped seats, uncivil passengers and crew, bathrooms that can be measured in inches, etc.
Thank you for your continued coverage of Hawaii flights. I’ve enjoyed the complimentary mixed drink offers by Hawaiian Airlines in previous years. That’s a fun way to travel to paradise!
However, we’re just lucky right now to be able to travel at all. Masks are fine. Alcohol isn’t necessary. Let’s all stay safe.
Hi Matt.
Thanks too for your continued comments!
Aloha.
Well someone has to say it….SWA passengers fit a demographic to Hawaii that lends itself to alcohol induced bad behavior more then say Alaska or Hawaiian. Probably a good call on their part 🙂
Wow. That was uncalled for. I own a business and so does my family. We fly SWA exclusively based on their ability to fly without charging for ridiculous incidentals and bags plus a multitude of destinations that are not well served. The demographics have absolutely nothing to do with it. Can’t even fathom how you came to that Highly insulting conclusion.
CC I thought the smiley face indicated it was somewhat tongue in cheek and as Chris said not all SWA pax’s fit the demographic we are
talking about, that said…..there is a certain amount of truth to it too. SWA has a huge domestic route structure and they have made a decision to use Hawaii as a marketing tool for their frequent fliers and corporate growth with no regard to how it effects the state. They will push and shove every passenger they can into Hawaii if it benefits them. Their demographic does in fact lean heavily towards the budget conscious traveler who shuns resorts and cooks dinner in their (possibly) illegal vacation rental. We simply don’t have the infrastructure to support a big influx of that. You mentioned you have two businesses, that’s good. However that hits the nail on the head, of what we are talking about, the balance between a healthy business environment and quality of life has to be found. The “more the merrier because it means growth” perspective will ultimately destroy Hawaii. We don’t have the space that Las Vegas or Orlando does.
Couldn’t agree more. I made those comments on an article earlier in the month and several contributors were less than polite but reinforced my beliefs. Again I will state it is not ALL swa passengers but it seems more than a coincidence.
Unfortunately Pandora’s box has been opened and I don’t see my Maui home changing for the better anytime soon.
Fingers crossed that when more destinations open and Covid checks dry up that the visitor numbers go down some.
Mahalo BOH for all you do on a daily basis
Hi Chris.
Thanks for noticing and for saying that.
Aloha.
Yep, Alaska and Hawaiian don’t have any of them low-life redneck types.
Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm :0( Not sure I like being lumped into ‘a demographic’ that causes problems just because I appreciate a reasonably priced flight and a free checked bag. I also don’t drink – but that is beside the point.
Sure, I can sometimes get a reasonably priced fare on Hawaiian with points and free bag with our CC. But, the comment just does not sound very ‘nice.’
No one likes to have someone ‘look down their nose at you’ – even figuratively.
Why not impose a drink ‘limit’ instead of none whatsoever. Seems kinder. Or a breathalyzer before we board. If you have already had too many, then don’t expect any more. :0)
I do think that people drink to avoid THE MASK! Absolutely! It’s enough to almost drive me to drink! :0)
I would prefer no alcohol on the flights. And also no drunks on the planes.
Thank you. If you can’t forego alcohol for a flight, perhaps you should question whether you have an issue with alcohol dependency. It’s a lovely gesture, but there are plenty of MaiTais when you land. I would rather not have to deal with privileged drunks on my flight.
In response to your question, no, the availability of adult/alcoholic beverages during flight does not impact my choice of airline at all. Honestly, knowing that I’m going to be getting in a car, when I get off the plane, really dissuades me from imbibing. (Plus, usually the flight is relatively early in the day, soooo…) Once I’m settled in at my destination, it’s usually mai-tai time!