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Hawaiʻi airports anticipate surge in passengers for the Merrie Monarch Festival
Hawai’i airports brace for an influx of interisland travelers traveling to Hilo for the Merrie Monarch Festival, which is ongoing until April 11.
Blue Hawaiian selects Jeff Helfrick to lead company as President, CEO
Blue Hawaiian Helicopters is pleased to welcome industry veteran Jeff Helfrick as its new president and CEO.
Hawaiian Airlines self-service bag tag stations to streamline travel this month
Hawaiian Airlines is transitioning to automated kiosks for tagging checked bags to help make airport navigation smoother and faster.
Alaska Airlines has new home for training excellence: State-of-the-art global training center
New $200 million, 660,000-square-foot facility brings training for multiple workgroups under one roof and strengthens the airline’s transformation into the country’s fourth global airline.
Largest fleet order in Alaska Airlines’ history announced; will extend delivery stream through 2035
The airline — parent company of Hawaiian Airlines — ordered 105 new 737-10 aircraft and five new 787 widebody aircraft, with an option for an additional 35 new 737-10 aircraft.
Hawaiian Airlines unveils $600M investment plan including airport upgrades
Starting this year through 2029, Hawaiian Airlines will renovate lobbies and gates in Honolulu, Līhuʻe, Kahului, Kona and Hilo to improve passenger flow and comfort.
14 nonprofit partners of Hawaiian Airlines surprised with total 7M Atmos Rewards points
Special gift is airline’s way to celebrate Giving Tuesday, new loyalty program and mark its commitment to local nonprofits that rely on air travel to deliver essential services in Hawai‘i and beyond.
Surprise & Delight: Hawaiian Airlines, Honolulu Cookie Company partner up to bring tasty treat to travelers
The Hawai’i-based brands partnered to give some extra aloha and holiday cheer to people on several flights Thursday (Dec. 4) by greeting them with complimentary peppermint macadamia cookies on World Cookie Day.
Alaska Airlines working with global firm to complete comprehensive audit of tech systems
President and Chief Executive Officer Ben Minicucci explained Alaska Air Group — of which Hawaiian Airlines is a subsidiary — is making the move to strengthen its infrastructure and ensure long-term system reliability following recent IT challenges.
Hawaiian Airlines historic HA callsign makes its final flight
Hawaiian Airlines bids farewell to its iconic “HA” callsign today, marking the end of an era as it merges with the Alaska Air Group and transitions under the “Alaska” callsign.
Alaska, Hawaiian Airlines create foundation to support cultural initiatives
The Alaska Airlines | Hawaiian Airlines Foundation will provide grants to programs focused on celebrating and preserving the unique way of life in Alaska and Hawai‘i.
Diana Birkett Rakow named first female CEO of Hawaiian Airlines
Diana Birkett Rakow will be based in Honolulu and will be responsible for the long-term performance and advancement of the Hawaiian
Airlines brand and Alaska Air Group’s business in Hawai‘i.
Airline veteran Shelly Parker named head of Hawaiʻi guest operations for Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines
Alaska Air Group today named Shelly Parker as head of Hawai‘i guest operations for Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines. Parker has also been appointed as a member of the company’s Honolulu leadership team.
Hawaiian Airlines suspending underperforming routes to South Korea, Japan, Boston
The airline announced it will suspend service between Honolulu and Incheon, South Korea; Fukuoka, Japan; and Boston. It will subsequently redeploy aircraft to boost flights between Honolulu and Sydney, Australia; Papeete, Tahiti; Los Angeles; and Seattle.
Hawai‘i Children’s Action Network to honor Champions for Children, Sept. 13
Hawai’i Children’s Action Network (HCAN), the only nonprofit organization in Hawai‘i solely dedicated to advocating for children, will honor the 2025 Champions for Children at The Pacific Club in downtown Honolulu on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Sweepstakes offers shot to win truly epicurean experience during 15th annual Hawai‘i Food & Wine Festival
One lucky winner will recieve a trip for 2 to the festival on O’ahu at the end of October, including airfare for two on Hawaiian Airlines, a 4-night stay at OUTRIGGER Waikīkī Paradise Hotel, two priority access tickets to the Hawaiian Airlines Presents Decanted grand tasting and two tickets to Cirque Du Soleil ‘Auana at OUTRIGGER Waikīkī Beachcomber Hotel, a prize package worth a total $5,700.
Response continues to ongoing ‘cybersecurity event’ at Hawaiian Airlines
The airline reported shortly before 8 a.m. today (June 26) that some of its information technology systems were affected by the ‘event.’ Flights have continued to operate safely and guest travel has not been impacted.
Southwest Airlines to reduce Hawai‘i flights in 2025, shifting strategy
The airline that entered the interisland market in 2019 is reducing its flights between islands by as much as 30% beginning in April of next year and also reshaping it services between the mainland and Hawai‘i beginning in the summer.
Kama‘āina welcomed aboard new Hawaiian Airlines program Huaka‘i by Hawaiian
Free benefits program, taking off in January 2025, offers Hawai‘i residents greater value when flying with the airline on neighbor island trips, including free checked bag and 10% or 20% of one booking per quarter.
Hawaiian Airlines marks 40 years of connecting Hawai‘i and American Samoa
Hawaiian Airlines inaugurated flights to Pago Pago International Airport on Oct. 24, 1984, with DC-8 aircraft, starting its long relationship with the U.S. territory.
