Is this premium price tag a gateway to unequaled convenience, or a wasteful extravagance? Our take on what this new Hawaiian Airlines VIP treatment is all about.
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28 thoughts on “Is Hawaiian Airlines’ $500 Premium Service Worth the Splurge?”
No thanks. A departing passenger can only use the lounge for 2 hours prior to departure? So, if a flight boards, say, 45 minutes before departure, that gives you about 75 minutes in the lounge. And during that time, you’re supposedly able to shower, then eat an appetizer, entree, and dessert, and have cocktails?
HA has unquestionably the very Worst lounges at their home airport, which should be a showplace for them. As a Hawaii resident, I was shocked at the shabby appearance and lack of Aloha from an incredibly nasty staff member manning the front desk. That was the last time I flew HawIian First Class overseas. Delta, United and the Japanese carriers are vastly superior.
They name this Apt1929. Interesting. I guess if it is a 2 hour apartment is could be taxed 12.75% plus excise and transient tax. Total is 18 percent by the state since it is on Hawaiian soil and considered a short term 2 hour rental. Drinks maybe considered food supplied and a shower and furniture make it a private booking. Just do the math. 500 dollar x 18% equals 90 dollars times 12 bookings per day. 90×12 equals 1080 dollars per day. That times 30 days per month equals 32,400 dollars per month in state taxes only. What if your flight arrives late or your arrival is delayed? Sorry no refund? You pay and no stay. Sure it’s not 590 dollars total not 500.
IMO terrible for tourists good for the state.