Category Archives: Hawaiian Airlines
Food & Drinks on Planes, Part I: The Free Stuff
June 16, 2010 — 2:32 pm PDT
Updated June 16, 2010 — 2:58 pm PDT
And the winner for best snacks is ... (photo credit: Darren Popik)
According to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics, major U.S. carriers spent $3.67 per passenger on food in 2009, compared to $4.77 in 1999.
That may come as a surprise to many flyers, who have seen complimentary meals on planes disappear over the past decade. Airlines still spent $3.67? On what?
Meal service has been downgraded in many cases to nothing more than beverage service for economy-class flyers. It’s only those in the first-class and business-class cabins that still get free food. For everyone else, it’s basically buy-on-board food.
Maui Gets Boost as Hawaiian Adds New Flights to Mainland
June 10, 2010 — 8:54 am PDT
Updated June 10, 2010 — 2:08 pm PDT
Hawaiian Airlines jets at Kahalui Airport, Maui. (Credit: Darren Popik)
Fresh on the heels of welcoming new Airbus A330 jets to its fleet, Hawaiian Airlines is now adding more service between Maui and the mainland.
The carrier says it will add non-stop service between Maui and Las Vegas, beginning October 3. Hawaiian already offers three-times daily service between Honolulu and Sin City.
The flights are primarily aimed at Maui residents, but are also intended to serve the Las Vegas community with ties to the island.
Hawaiian Dedicates New Jet Destined for Long-Haul Service
June 2, 2010 — 2:29 pm PDT
Updated June 2, 2010 — 2:45 pm PDT
Dedication Ceremony for the A330 (courtesy Hawaiian Airlines)
A special ceremony rooted in the Hawaiian culture marked the official dedication of Hawaiian Airlines’ newest jet, which is being launched into service this Friday.
The dedication is significant for Hawaiian, as their new Airbus A330-200 becomes the first of up to 27 new long-range A330 and A350 jets set to join their fleet.
The aircraft will eventually replace Hawaiian’s existing long-haul aircraft, the Boeing 767.
LAX Brief: New Routes, Extra Flights & New Aircraft
June 2, 2010 — 11:54 am PDT
Updated June 2, 2010 — 12:20 pm PDT
Alitalia
There’s a lot happening at LAX these days, with the recent unveiling of the new-look Tom Bradley International Terminal, and the continuing construction on the Bradley West expansion project.
But there’s also news when it comes to the flights themselves.
Alitalia is kicking off its service to Rome on June 5. The flights are the only non-stop service between the West Coast and Italy. The Italian flagship carrier will offer flights five times a week.
Destination: Honolulu International Airport
May 24, 2010 — 1:46 pm PDT
Updated May 24, 2010 — 4:36 pm PDT
Honolulu International Airport (credit: Darren Popik)
Aside from being the capital of Hawaii, Honolulu is also home to one of the nation’s busiest airports – Honolulu International (HNL).
The facility is the primary gateway to the 50th state, and serves over 20 million passengers a year.
How One Airline Excels: The Hawaiian Airlines Experience
May 20, 2010 — 11:20 am PDT
Updated May 20, 2010 — 11:59 am PDT
Hawaiian Jets at Kahalui (credit: Darren Popik)
I’ve always enjoyed catching a glimpse of the colorful planes belonging to Hawaiian Airlines. They’re a rare sight if you live on the mainland.
But Hawaiian does fly to the Islands from a handful of destinations on the West Coast, plus Las Vegas and Phoenix. LAX serves as its mainland hub.
Hawaiian is noted for a number of things: It’s usually the top-rated U.S. carrier for on-time performance, and in its 81 years of operations, it’s never had a fatal accident.
AA, Delta, Hawaiian Awarded New Flights to Tokyo
May 7, 2010 — 3:53 pm PDT
Updated May 10, 2010 — 9:53 am PDT
Thanks to a new Open Skies agreement, some U.S. carriers will now be permitted to fly into Tokyo Haneda Airport, the closest airport to downtown Tokyo.
Until now, U.S. carriers have been limited to flying to Tokyo’s Narita Airport, which is farther from the city.
New Jet, New Era for Hawaiian Airlines
May 5, 2010 — 12:36 pm PDT
Updated May 5, 2010 — 3:25 pm PDT
Hawaiian CEO Mark Dunkerley receiving the A330 from Airbus in Toulouse, France (courtesy Airbus)
Hawaii’s namesake airline is entering a new era.
Hawaiian Airlines’ first Airbus A330 touched down at Honolulu International Airport Tuesday, the first of up to 27 new Airbus jets that will join the Hawaiian fleet by the end of this decade.
Hawaiian Tops Survey of U.S. Airlines
April 12, 2010 — 11:11 am PDT
Updated April 21, 2010 — 3:29 pm PDT
Hawaiian Airlines (courtesy Honolulu Advertiser)
Hawaii’s namesake airline took the top honors in a new rating of the nation’s airlines.
The annual 2010 Airline Quality Rating says Hawaiian Airlines was the top performer among 18 U.S. airlines. Ratings are based on a variety of factors, including on-time arrivals, denied boardings, mishandled bags, and complaints.
Chronically Delayed Flights: The Worst of the Worst
March 18, 2010 — 9:27 am PDT
Updated March 26, 2010 — 2:57 pm PDT
SkyWest
When it comes to flight delays, New York City airports tend to get a lot of attention.
But if you want to avoid the worst flights, then you might want to think twice about flying out of San Francisco International Airport.
The most recent list of “chronically delayed flights” from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics shows that the 15 worst flights in the U.S. in January – and 28 of the top 30 – all flew into or out of SFO.
