37 thoughts on “The Art Of Choosing Seats On Flights To Hawaii”
Ernie S.
Monetiting Everything, isn’t that why we pay for Tickets? When are they going to begin selling tickets for the rear facing Wing Seats? Don’t even try to tell me that they haven’t considered it yet. I’ve even heard that they wanted to seat ugly people, face forward, over the Engines, Why? To scare away the Birds and do away with Bird Strikes and Engine Failures! Imagine all of the Money the Airlines could pocket with these Schemes, I won’t fill you in on the Postal Bags quite yet!
Aloha I will choosing some numbers on Hawaiian airlines what I will have someone to be marriage or be with m family bring our new suitcases backpacks have our books magazines snacks bottles portable dvd player movies iPhone tablet earbuds my new pillows sleep mask and things to travel to Hawaii someday🥰
My wife and I have done, many times, the 2 aisle seat thing right next to each other. Gives both the best flexibility on a flight that is packed like sardines. Although I will say that, being the luck of the draw, if there is a medical emergency near your seat, and the medical people need to have theequipment, you might be pulled into holding a medical box while the attendants address the patient. My wife had that happen once when we flew on Alaska to Seattle and there was an onboard medical issue with a passenger.
Now if we are talking international, on an international carrier, it really depends on whether you are able to choose a seat or not. Many times unless it’s an American carrier, you typically are given the seats at the counter.
I booked my flight to Maui from Ontario airport in California about a month ago.
I’m not going until May 5th 2023 so the seats were wide open.
I’ve been giving it some thought since I booked economic plus and I think I want to upgrade to 1st class. Hopefully they still have seats available. What’s the best way to do this and about how much more will it cost me?
I fly from SoCal. But I’m a little surprised there is no Hawaiian gate at O’Hare. We meet a lot of people from Chicago – in the elevator. Seems like there would be more visitors from that area than some of the others. And, when we go, 4 relatives fly from O’Hare, and sometimes 2 kids.
Amazing, maybe Brand Loyalty is only for Marlboro Smoker’s that Register! If “Unfunded” Upgrades are being waited for the average person isn’t going to live long enough to have their name picked. BOH has the Best Idea, no not the chocolates, checking the bookings and availability 24 hours prior to the flight. Good Luck!
aloha. It should be noted that you can purchase early boarding for Southwest which gives you your pick of the litter so far as seats go. Remember also two bags fly for free with SWA which gives you some extra change to purchase early boarding.
I went into 2 reservations I have on Hawaiian where I paid for Extra Comfort seats and now all of the EC seats are $5-$13 or $0 depending on the trip. Is this possible? I paid over $200 round trip for EC to Maui next year and the fees are non-refundable. Just a couple of days ago they said they were going to start charging for some regular seats. Anyone know what’s up?
I think that Hawaiian is having an Identity Crisis, they should leave the “Strong Arming” of customers to people that know how to. If done properly no one complains or says anything about it! What’s Next with the airlines, a large spinning wheel with seat assignments? If some people aren’t happy let’s make them all miserable!
Monetiting Everything, isn’t that why we pay for Tickets? When are they going to begin selling tickets for the rear facing Wing Seats? Don’t even try to tell me that they haven’t considered it yet. I’ve even heard that they wanted to seat ugly people, face forward, over the Engines, Why? To scare away the Birds and do away with Bird Strikes and Engine Failures! Imagine all of the Money the Airlines could pocket with these Schemes, I won’t fill you in on the Postal Bags quite yet!
Aloha I will choosing some numbers on Hawaiian airlines what I will have someone to be marriage or be with m family bring our new suitcases backpacks have our books magazines snacks bottles portable dvd player movies iPhone tablet earbuds my new pillows sleep mask and things to travel to Hawaii someday🥰
Have a Aloha day🤙🤙🤙
Mahalo🌺🌺
My wife and I have done, many times, the 2 aisle seat thing right next to each other. Gives both the best flexibility on a flight that is packed like sardines. Although I will say that, being the luck of the draw, if there is a medical emergency near your seat, and the medical people need to have theequipment, you might be pulled into holding a medical box while the attendants address the patient. My wife had that happen once when we flew on Alaska to Seattle and there was an onboard medical issue with a passenger.
Now if we are talking international, on an international carrier, it really depends on whether you are able to choose a seat or not. Many times unless it’s an American carrier, you typically are given the seats at the counter.
I booked my flight to Maui from Ontario airport in California about a month ago.
I’m not going until May 5th 2023 so the seats were wide open.
I’ve been giving it some thought since I booked economic plus and I think I want to upgrade to 1st class. Hopefully they still have seats available. What’s the best way to do this and about how much more will it cost me?
Please have a gate at OHare airport!
Joseph,
I fly from SoCal. But I’m a little surprised there is no Hawaiian gate at O’Hare. We meet a lot of people from Chicago – in the elevator. Seems like there would be more visitors from that area than some of the others. And, when we go, 4 relatives fly from O’Hare, and sometimes 2 kids.
Most aisle seats have a button or latch under armrest at the back to raise it. Being able to do makes it easier to get in & out.
Frequent flyer-credit card holder on American and Hawaiian. Have never been upgraded.
Being a credit card holder does not earn you upgrades. Having elite status does, but on a route to Hawaii, even elites rarely get upgraded.
Amazing, maybe Brand Loyalty is only for Marlboro Smoker’s that Register! If “Unfunded” Upgrades are being waited for the average person isn’t going to live long enough to have their name picked. BOH has the Best Idea, no not the chocolates, checking the bookings and availability 24 hours prior to the flight. Good Luck!
aloha. It should be noted that you can purchase early boarding for Southwest which gives you your pick of the litter so far as seats go. Remember also two bags fly for free with SWA which gives you some extra change to purchase early boarding.
Choosing the best seats is easy. Anything in the very front of the plane is best.
Mahalo, BOH! We’ll be back in 6 weeks.
Hi Ed.
Thanks. Have fun!
Aloha.
I went into 2 reservations I have on Hawaiian where I paid for Extra Comfort seats and now all of the EC seats are $5-$13 or $0 depending on the trip. Is this possible? I paid over $200 round trip for EC to Maui next year and the fees are non-refundable. Just a couple of days ago they said they were going to start charging for some regular seats. Anyone know what’s up?
Those 3 prices are the upgrade cost per seat from the original EC price
I think that Hawaiian is having an Identity Crisis, they should leave the “Strong Arming” of customers to people that know how to. If done properly no one complains or says anything about it! What’s Next with the airlines, a large spinning wheel with seat assignments? If some people aren’t happy let’s make them all miserable!