Hawaiian Airlines will launch regularly scheduled services on its new 787-9 fleet in April 2024. The carrier loaded the first flights for sale, serving routes between the Islands and the mainland west coast.
The aircraft will debut debut April 15 with daily service between Honolulu (HNL) and San Francisco through May 14. That will be followed by select flights between Honolulu and Los Angeles starting May 14, and Maui (OGG) and Los Angeles from May 15.
Our 787’s uniquely Hawaiian design and comfort, paired with the award-winning hospitality of our crew, will create an unparalleled experience for our guests on their travel to the islands.
– Avi Mannis, chief marketing officer at Hawaiian Airlines
While the pricing will undoubtedly change, the flights loaded with plenty of seats at reasonable fares.
Hawaiian suggests the design elements for the new aircraft “thoughtfully celebrate Polynesian navigators who sailed the Pacific by observing the stars, sun, winds, waves and wildlife.” The airline worked with design consultant Teague to develop the interiors. “Working alongside such an iconic brand in Hawaiian Airlines, we were able to create an experience that is true and authentic to what is Hawai’i,” said Loreto Julian, interior design and surface textile design manager at Teague. “Along the journey, guests will be able to appreciate the culture of Hawai’i and be surprised with discoverable moments.”
The new cabins will feature 34 mini suites in a 1-2-1 layout, each with a door. This is a major shift from the 2015 launch of the Optimares business class cabin far more focused on premium leisure passengers typically traveling as couples. Hawaiian selected Adient Aerospace to develop the new seats. That partnership was first announced in 2019, with the planes (and seats) expected to enter service in 2021.
The back of the plane will feature 266 Collins Aerospace Aspire seats, in a 3-3-3 layout. These include USB-A and USB-C power, as well as a 12″ IFE screen.
While Hawaiian does not offer a true premium economy product on the 787s, the carrier will configure 79 of the seats in its Economy Comfort layout, adding extra legroom and AC power outlets.
A favor to ask while you're here...
Did you enjoy the content? Or learn something useful? Or generally just think this is the type of story you'd like to see more of? Consider supporting the site through a donation (any amount helps). It helps keep me independent and avoiding the credit card schlock.
Leave a Reply