Why Hawaiian Airlines Is Waiting Until 2028 To Add A Premium Economy Cabin To Its Airbus A330 Fleet
Hawaiian Airlines will finally add premium economy to its widebodies as Alaska Airlines reshapes the carrier’s long-haul fleet strategy.
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Airline News in Brief 09 August 2026
Emirates and South African Airways expand codeshare: Emirates and South African Airways (SAA) announced an expansion of their codeshare partnership, enabling access to nine cities and establishing the start of […]
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Is Earning Atmos Rewards Elite Status With Credit Card Spending Worth It?
Atmos Rewards is the loyalty program of Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines, and there are lots of things that make the scheme unique and compelling. Among other things, it's possible to earn elite status with credit card spending, in a pretty lucrative way. In this post, I'd like to go over the details of that, as it can potentially be done pretty efficiently, more so than with any other US frequent flyer program, I'd argue.
One Mile at a Time•Ben Schlappig31 Aug
140+ Cancelations In 3 Days: Hurricane Lala Wreaks Havoc On Hawaiian Airlines Flights
Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines alone had to cancel close to 150 flights from Friday to Sunday.
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Hurricane Lala Forces Mass Flight Cancellations for Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines
AviationNews – Hurricane Lala’s arrival in Hawaii has forced Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines to cancel dozens of local and trans-Pacific flights. The powerful Category...
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Top Airline News Stories for August 15, 2026
Top airline news stories for August 15, 2026 (click the link for the full details): Frontier Airlines expands its international routes Economic challenges at Nepal Airlines Hawaiian Airlines prepares for Tropical Storm Lala Air Seoul prepares for its merger Capital Airlines to return to Vancouver
World Airline News•Bruce Drum15 Aug
Hawaiian Airlines To Replace Inter-Island Boeing 717s With The 737-800
Alaska Airlines has announced that it has selected the Boeing 737-800 to replace the interisland 717-200s that currently operate under the Hawaiian Airlines banner. These rear-engined twinjets have been a perfect fit for the short and sharp rotations that characterize interisland flying, but it is no secret that they aren't getting any younger. As such, a replacement aircraft has been eyed for some time.
Alaska Airlines, Inc. selects 737-800s to strengthen Hawaiian Airlines’ Neighbor Island service
Alaska Airlines, Inc. has announced the future fleet plan for Hawaiian Airlines’ Neighbor Island flying – a modern fleet of Hawaiian-branded Boeing 737-800 aircraft that will replace Hawaiian’s retiring Boeing 717 fleet, delivering a significantly improved guest experience and greater reliability for Hawai’i and the Hawai’i traveler. The 737-800 aircraft will feature a modern premium onboard experience that includes:
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Hawaiian to have own freighters again after ‘Ohana shutdown
Hawaiian Airlines will see its own branding on a freighter for the first time in more than six years when parent Alaska Airlines receives four 737-800BCFs next year. Alaska has entered into a long-term lease deal with an undisclosed lessor to add the four 737-800BCFs to its narrowbody freighter fleet. It expects to take delivery […]
Hawaiian Airlines To Replace Inter-Island Boeing 717s With The 737-800
The carrier will inherit these jets from Alaska Airlines.
Hawaiian Airlines Will Fly Boeing 737s As Of 2028, Replacing Boeing 717s
Alaska Air Group has just made a major announcement when it comes to the future of Hawaiian Airlines’ inter-island service. Specifically, starting in 2028, Hawaiian will be taking over some Alaska Boeing 737-800s, and using them to replace Boeing 717s. This isn’t a surprising outcome, though it could’ve (in theory) also played out differently.
One Mile at a Time•Ben Schlappig22 Jul
Hawaiian Airlines Abruptly Ends Major Long-Haul Nonstop Route After 13 Years [Map]
With barely 70% of seats filled, it is perhaps not too surprising that this route has ended. Find out more here!
Hawaiian Airlines unveils oneworld livery on Airbus A330
Hawaiian Airlines has unveiled a special aircraft livery celebrating its membership in the oneworld alliance with a design that honors ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi, the Hawaiian language, with the phrase “Aloha a...
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‘Aloha all around the world:’ Hawaiian Airlines unveils oneworld alliance livery on Airbus A330-200 (N375HA) featuring ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi
Hawaiian Airlines on June 30, 2026 unveiled a special aircraft livery celebrating its membership in the oneworld® alliance with a design that honors ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi, the Hawaiian language, with the phrase “Aloha a puni ka honua,” or “Aloha all around the world.” Hawaiian’s widebody Airbus A330-200 (N375HA) carrying the oneworld mark will continue to feature the airline’s iconic Pualani on […]
World Airline News•Bruce Drum1 Jul
Hawaiian Airlines Marks oneworld Entry With Special "Aloha" Airbus A330 Livery
The carrier joined oneworld in April, the first-ever time it has been part of an airline alliance.
Hawaiian Airlines unveils special oneworld Airbus A330 livery
Carrier joins global alliance after merger with Alaska Air Group, while Boeing 787 fleet shifts to Alaska Airlines
Air Data News•Ricardo Meier1 Jul
oneworld: Hawaiian presents latest livery as Alaska welcomes 100th 737 MAX
In a week of celebrations, Hawaiian Airlines has presented oneworld’s latest branded livery while its sister carrier Alaska…
AeroTime•Ian Molyneaux1 JulAN
BETA and Surf Air Mobility Launch Electric Aircraft Trials in Hawaii
AviationNews – BETA Technologies, Surf Air Mobility, and Hawaiian Airlines have commenced a landmark test program in Hawaiʻi using the all-electric Alia CTOL aircraft. This...
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Alaska Airlines’ status report on its Starlink fleet conversions
Alaska Airlines is setting a new standard in inflight connectivity with ultra-fast Starlink Wi-Fi everywhere it flies. The carrier is bringing media and guests along on the journey by tracking its rollout of delivering Starlink’s high-speed, low-latency internet — already available on Hawaiian Airlines’ Airbus A330 and A321neo aircraft. Guests flying with Alaska, Hawaiian and […]
World Airline News•Bruce Drum27 JunA
BETA and Surf Air Mobility begin Hawaiʻi electric aircraft trials
BETA Technologies and Surf Air Mobility have launched a six to eight-week electric aircraft demonstration programme in Hawaiʻi, marking a key milestone in the development of commercial electric aviation for regional passenger and cargo services. The initiative supported by Hawaiian Airlines, will see BETA’s ALIA CTOL electric aircraft conduct demonstration flights across the islands to […]
AviTrader•Heike Tamm26 Jun
Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines announce rollout of free Wi-Fi across combined fleet
Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines today announced major progress in the rollout of free, lightning-fast Wi-Fi across the combined fleet
Airline Routes & Ground Services•Eddie Saunders25 Jun