
About Hawaiian Airlines
For more than 95 years, Hawaiian Airlines has been woven into the fabric of life in the islands. In 1929, operating under our original name, Inter-Island Airways, we took flight into history, launching commercial aviation in Hawaiʻi with a humble fleet of just two aircraft. Today we offer the largest and most convenient network of flights for kamaʻāina (residents) and visitors, connecting communities, carrying cargo and supporting economic activity.
We do more than just fly — we share the spirit of Hawai‘i around the world. From the naming of our aircraft to our onboard hoʻokipa (hospitality) and cabin design, every detail reflects our home. Guided by aloha and kuleana (responsibility), we proudly serve our communities and welcome our guests with warmth and a deep respect for the culture that defines us.


Our history
Hawaiian Airlines was founded in Hawaiʻi on Jan. 30, 1929. Initially operating under the alias Inter-Island Airways Ltd., our founders had a bold vision: to bridge communities across the Hawaiian Islands and usher in a new era of connectivity by air. That day, thousands gathered in Honolulu to witness the first-ever scheduled inter-island flight to Hawaiʻi Island, with a stop on Maui. That monumental day marked the beginning of commercial air travel in Hawaiʻi.
Today, Hawaiian Airlines remains Hawaiʻi’s flagship carrier, connecting the islands and offering our guests a global network reaching across the Pacific, Asia, Oceania, North America and beyond.

Investing in our home
As Hawaiʻi’s largest and longest-serving airline, we work as one ʻohana (family). We are committed to mālama (care for) the fragile natural resources that sustain us and make Hawaiʻi special, while supporting the social and economic well-being of our island home.

Careers and opportunities
Hawaiian Airlines and Alaska Airlines hire for positions throughout Hawai‘i and our combined network, offering competitive pay, generous medical and travel benefits, paid training and more. Together, we are an airline that is going places — and your career can, too.
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The tastiest Maui getaway, on us 🌺 We’re flying one lucky Huaka’i by Hawaiian member (and their guest) for a weekend of first-class flavors at the Fifteenth Annual Hawaii Food & Wine Festival at Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa. Not yet a member of Huaka’i by Hawaiian? Luckily, it’s free to join. Sign up today. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. 21+ in Hawaii. Ends 8/31/25. Rules: HawaiianAirlines.com/OfficialRules. @sheratonmaui @hifoodwinefest
@prideofgypsies — Mahalo nui loa for allowing us to be part of this incredibly impactful series. Connecting the team from the Continental US to Hawaiʻi to Aotearoa to bring this to life was truly an honor. We’re so grateful to see Hawaiʻi and our history finally shared on the big screen — for Hawaiʻi, by Hawaiʻi, to Hawaiʻi. Tune in August 1 on @appletv. Mahalo for stopping by and talking story with us. And we couldn’t agree more — POG juice > everything. #ChiefOfWar @appletv
Last night at the Chief of War premiere right here on Oʻahu. Talked story on the red carpet to all the cast and crew with our very own flight attendant @kanoelehuarobinson and her brother @kamakadias from @keepitalohapod 🌺🎬 This series is truly making history — from ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi on screen to Native Hawaiian actors, directors, and creators at the forefront. We’re beyond proud to witness and support this moment. Mahalo nui loa to @appletv and @prideofgypsies for bringing our stories to the big screen. More red carpet moments coming soon! ❤️🔥 #ChiefofWar
Chief of War premieres August 1 on @appletv. A story rooted in Hawai‘i, brought to life by the people of Hawaiʻi, featuring the talents of many local creatives — including a few familiar faces from our @hawaiianairlines crew. We’re honored to see our ʻohana, our home, and our culture represented in this powerful new series and stand alongside @prideofgypsies as this story reaches the world. Stay tuned — the journey begins soon. #ChiefOfWar
On a recent flight from Honolulu to Līhuʻe, we were honored to welcome the Soulé ʻohana on board. They graciously shared copies of their new book, A Keiki Guide to the Hawaiian Islands — a vibrant introduction to the geography, history, and culture of Hawaiʻi, designed for keiki and their parents. Beautifully illustrated by Oʻahu-based artist Kelsie Dayna @kelsiedayna, each page is a colorful celebration of Hawaiʻi that inspires families to explore the islands with intention, respect, and aloha. Mahalo nui to Priscilla @kauailife, Daniel, and all your keiki for bringing this gift to our @HawaiianAirlines ʻohana in-flight! ✈️🌺
Spot Stitch from @disneystudios Lilo & Stitch, now in theaters, on one of our specially wrapped planes and across the islands! 🛬🌺 Scan the QR code in flight or visit the website, sign in and participate, and you’ll be entered into an exciting sweepstakes. 6 winners will receive 26,000 miles. 1 winner will receive 626,000. No purchase necessary. Terms and conditions apply. Head to www.hawaiianairlines.com/liloandstitch for all details. See link in bio for official rules. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. 18+ & age of maj. as of date of entry in the 50 US/DC Prize: 26,000 HawaiianMiles for 6 winners, 626,000 HawaiianMiles (Approximate Retail Value:26,000k HawaiianMiles = USD $780.00; 626,000 HawaiianMiles = USD $18,780). Promotion Period: Begins 7:00 a.m. HST on 23 May 2025; ends 11:59 p.m. HST on 25 June 2025. Rules: HawaiianAirlines.com/OfficialRules. Void where prohibited.
Meet Dillyn from @palai.hi — a UH Mānoa grad whose background in Natural Resource and Environmental Management shapes her lei making. Her work brings together knowledge, care, and creativity. Mahalo for having us — we’ll be adding more ‘rice’ to our lei poʻo 😍🌺 Stay tuned for our next lei maker feature next week!
Hauʻoli Lā Makuahine — Happy Mothers Day. We’re grateful for the many generations of moms in our lives, the ones who raised us, supported us, and for some, inspired us to take to the skies just like they did. Today, we celebrate the moms of Hawaiian Airlines—those who came before us, and those we now get to work alongside. 🌺
Meet @meleana_hawaii 🌺 Lei maker with Kaua‘i roots, now living on O‘ahu. With the scent of puakenikeni in the air and stories flowing, time slows down with Mele. Her lei carry the love, legacy, and beauty passed down from her tūtū — shared from island to island. Mahalo, Meleana, for reminding us to celebrate every moment. More lei maker stories coming soon… can you guess who’s next?
‘Ohana means family. ❤️ We are celebrating the upcoming live-action release of Disney’s #LiloandStitch landing in theaters May 23, with playful new looks in the skies. Starting today you can spot Stitch striking his best Pualani profile on Hawaiian’s Airbus A330, the first of three specially designed aircraft. Can you guess what the next two will look like? Comment below! @disneystudios Disney’s #LiloandStitch
Meet @jharunaga, a lei maker and former scientist from Kailua, O‘ahu. Jill brings precision, creativity and heart into every lei she creates. 🌿✨ Drawing from the textures and colors of her own backyard, Jill transforms her garden into a living lab, where each lei becomes a story of intention. Mahalo, Jill, for welcoming us into your space. Stay tuned as we continue to feature incredible lei makers all month long. 🌺
Wishing you a happy Lei Day from Hawai‘i. 🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺 Join us as we celebrate the love of lei this month with stories of local lei makers who create from the heart and put meaning into every lei. 🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺 Like travel, lei brings people closer together. It connects the maker, the giver and the wearer. It embodies the aloha spirit. #mayday
Happy World Pilots’ Day! ✈️ Meet Skyler and learn what inspired her journey to become a Hawaiian Airlines pilot — from the support of her ‘ohana, to being awarded the 717, and the moments she loves most on the job. Mahalo to Skyler and to all the incredible pilots at @hawaiianairlines and around the world who safely connect us each day to the people and places we love. #WorldPilotsDay #PilotLife
In the spirit of Merrie Monarch, join us on a trip to Hilo. ✈️ Kamaʻāina, don’t forget to sign up for Huakaʻi by Hawaiian to receive a free checked bag and quarterly discounts on flights between the Islands — with no blackout dates. 🤙 Tag your travel buddy below and tell us your favorite place around Hilo.
He aliʻi ka ʻāina, he kauā ke kanaka. The land is chief, and man its steward. ʻŌlelo Noʻeau #513. Our @hawaiianairlines Team Kōkua was joined by our @alaskaair teammates at Kākoʻo ʻŌiwi, a nonprofit dedicated to advancing Native Hawaiian cultural, spiritual and traditional practices. For them, EarthDay is every day; and we were humbled to be able to kōkua (help) them to mālama (care for) their wetland project for the benefit of generations to come. Mahalo @kakoooiwiorg for helping us to celebrate! #earthday
Cheers, it’s National Cocktail Day. 🍹 You might want to take a pau hana with our partner @kohanarum. Kō Hana’s small-batch Hawaiian Agricole Rum is meticulously crafted from farm to bottle at their distillery on O‘ahu (that you can visit). Heirloom sugar canes are hand-harvested, pressed to juice, then distilled to perfection — resulting in one of the world’s finest pure cane rums. Tell us your inflight drink of choice: Kō Hana mai tai or pineapple daiquiri? #NationalCocktailDay 🎥: @alliechuuu
Today marks the last day of Mahina ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi (Hawaiian Language Month)! This month we held a Hawaiian language flight with service from Maui (OGG) to Seattle (SEA).✈️ Our flight attendants made announcements in ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi and passed out engagement cards to our passengers, providing talking points and translations so they could communicate with our flight attendants in ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi. ———————————————— ʻO kēia ka lā hope o ka Mahina ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi! I ka pule i hala i mālama ʻia ai he Waʻalele ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi ma ka helu HA90 e lele ana mai Maui (OGG) a i Seattle (SEA). ✈️ Ua kūkala nā ʻākena i nā kūkala ma ka ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi a ua kaʻakāʻahi ʻia nā kāleka aʻo ʻōlelo i nā ʻōhua i mea e kōkua ai iā lākou me ka hoʻāʻo ʻana e ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi me nā kuene mokulele i mākaukau.
Our benefits program for Hawai‘i residents just got even better. 🤙🤙 Huaka‘i by Hawaiian members are now automatically entered for a chance to win 365,000 miles — with 30 lucky winners. Best of all, it’s free to join and all members ages 18 or older are eligible. Enroll in the program by Feb. 16 to be entered. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. 18+ in Hawaii. Ends 2/16/25. Click the link in our bio for official rules.
Your new year is looking bright. The New Year’s Sale is here with flight deals for all your travel resolutions — whether it’s a getaway to another Island, a big trip between Hawai‘i and the Continental U.S., or a great adventure to one of our international destinations. Click the link in our bio for more information. Tell us your 2025 travel resolutions in the comments. ✨ #hawaiianairlines #travel #newyear #newyearresolution
⭐️ SWEEPSTAKES CLOSED ⭐ This might be better than any gift wrapped in paper. For this very Merry Monday, we’re giving away 160,000 miles to one lucky winner — more than enough miles for your holiday wish list. Here’s what you need to do to enter for a chance to win: ⭐️ Like this post ⭐️ Follow @hawaiianairlines ⭐️ Comment your best holiday travel memory Sweepstakes will end on January 5, 2024, and the winner will receive a direct message from @hawaiianairlines to claim their prize. No purchase necessary. 18+/age of maj in 50 U.S./D.C. Click the link in our bio for official rules.
💜️ SWEEPSTAKES CLOSED 💜️ Even if you don’t live in Japan, you could get your hands on the new Hawaiian Airlines miniature collection — no gashapon (or yen) needed. This Merry Monday, we’re giving away the kawaii set of tiny POG, loco moco, eye cover and branded tote. Here’s what you need to do to enter for a chance to win: 💜 Like this post 💜 Follow @hawaiianairlines 💜 Comment your favorite holiday meal Sweepstakes will end on Dec 29, 2024, and the winner will receive a direct message from @hawaiianairlines to claim their prize. No purchase necessary. 18+/age of maj in 50 U.S./D.C. Click the link in our bio for official rules.
✈️ SWEEPSTAKES CLOSED ✈️ There’s a lot to love about the new Hawaiian Airlines x ALOHA Collection bags — splash proof, travel ready and designs inspired by our airline’s 95th anniversary. To make the holidays even better, we’re giving away some of these exclusive bags to one lucky winner. Here’s what you need to do to enter for a chance to win a full set of the collection + a limited edition branded luggage: ✈️ Like this post ✈️ Follow @hawaiianairlines and @alohacollection ✈️ Tag a friend in the comments below Sweepstakes will end on Dec 22, 2024, and the winner will receive a direct message from @hawaiianairlines to claim their prize. No purchase necessary. 18+/age of maj in 50 U.S./D.C. Click the link in our bio for official rules.
Raise your hand if you’re ready for pau hana — a Pau Hana POG donut, that is. You can find these special taro treats, inspired by Hawaiian Airlines, now through Dec. 18 at Holey Grail Donuts locations across O‘ahu, Kaua‘i and Southern California. 🍩 Stop by this weekend (Dec. 13–15) and receive a free Pau Hana POG donut with any purchase and earn 2X bonus miles per $1 spent when using your Hawaiian Airlines ® Bank of Hawaii World Elite Mastercard®. Limit one offer per cardmember, per day. For terms and conditions, visit the link in our bio. *Pau Hana POG Donuts not sold in-flight #hawaiianairlines #pog #pogdonut #travel #hawaii
In continuation of our Featured Chef Series, Chef Mark Pomaski from Hilo, Hawaiʻi has prepared our new in-flight meal. 🍴✈️ Citing the abundance of local produce and the natural beauty of our home, Chef Mark brings his aloha to Hawaiian Airlines. Available now in our Business Class cabin between Hawaiʻi and Mainland routes. Are you ready to fly? #HawaiiFliesWithUs #HawaiianAirlines
Your time to shine is here. We’re expanding our flight network, giving you more choices for flying to and from Hawai‘i. ☀️ More destinations across our combined network with Alaska Airlines ☀️ A greater range of flight times ☀️ New red-eye flights from Hawai‘i to the West Coast ☀️ Increased options between the Islands and San Francisco (SFO)
🏄 SWEEPSTAKES CLOSED 🏄 In the spirit of the holiday season, you can enter for a chance to win our new Hawaiian Airlines x Local Motion t-shirt, now available at Local Motion stores in Hawai‘i. Follow the steps below to enter for a chance to win: 🏄 Like this post 🏄 Follow @hawaiianairlines and @localmotionhawaii 🏄 Comment your favorite holiday song Sweepstakes will end on Dec 15, 2024, and the winner will receive a direct message from @hawaiianairlines to claim their prize. No purchase necessary. 18+/age of maj in 50 U.S./D.C. Click the link in our bio for official rules. #MerryMondays
#EddieWouldGo 🏄♂️ Yesterday, some of the best surfers around the world came together to honor legendary lifeguard and waterman Eddie Aikau. The opening ceremony of The Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational was filled with live entertainment, a special Hawaiian blessing and a paddle out at Waimea Bay. We are proud to sponsor this amazing event. 🌊
Earlier this week we welcomed World War II veteran, Ira “Ike” Schab back to Hawaii. Ike is a 104-year-old Pearl Harbor survivor and served as a U.S. Navy musician aboard the USS Dobbin on the morning of the attack that catapulted the country into World War II. Mahalo to those who have served and continue to serve our community.
Now this is how you lei it forward for National Cookie Day. 🍪 Did you know? It takes 10-cookies to make a cookie lei! Shop in-store at HawaiianMiles Buy & Fly partner @honolulucookie and receive a free 10-piece cookie set when you spend $100 or more, plus earn 4X bonus miles per $1 spent with your Hawaiian Airlines® Bank of Hawaii World Elite Mastercard®. Now thru 12/8/2024. Limit one offer per cardmember, per day. For terms and conditions, click the link in our bio. #HawaiianAirlines #NationalCookieDay #Lei
Comment a 🌊 if you can’t wait for Disney’s “Moana 2”! We hosted our employee ʻohana with a Family Day this weekend. We welcomed them onboard our special edition A330 livery to see all our favorite characters throughout the aircraft. Keiki (children) enjoyed the AR feature that celebrates the animated musical, and other fun activities. Disney’s #Moana2 is only in theaters next Wednesday. #HawaiianAirlines #Moana2 #HawaiiFliesWithUs
Yesterday, we welcomed guests aboard the special “Moana 2” A330 aircraft livery, in collaboration with @DisneyAnimation’s #Moana2. We surprised voyagers with @Fandango movie tickets to see the animated film. Comment a 🤙 if you hope your next trip is on one of our exclusive “Moana 2” planes! Disney’s “Moana 2” is only in theaters next Wednesday. #HawaiianAirlines #Moana2 #HawaiiFliesWithUs
Get ready, Hawaiʻi! Hawaiian Airlines is thrilled to have joined @DisneyAnimation for the world premiere of Disney’s “Moana 2”. Our crew decorated attendees with lei, and keiki (children) were welcomed with floral hair pinning and fun giveaways in an immersive #Moana2 world. Grab your crew and get your tickets now for Disney’s #Moana2, only in theaters November 27. #HawaiiFliesWithUs #HawaiianAirlines