If you could launch a route from Hawai‘i to anywhere in the world, where would you go? The answer isn’t always as effortless as the one in your imagination. In the real world, the decision takes years to come to fruition, with lots of research, coordination and patience required.

• 9 min read
• September 27, 2018

Kahi Pacarro, executive director of Sustainable Coastlines Hawai‘i, co-founded the nonprofit organization with 6 friends and his wife Louise Pacarro, a Hawaiian Airlines flight attendant. They work together to host the biggest coastal cleanups in the state aimed at educating local communities about the impacts of plastic pollution and how we can all play a role in protecting the ocean that gives our islands life.

• 7 min read
• October 4, 2018

Our passion for Hawai‘i is expressed in many shapes and forms, from the authentic Hawaiian hospitality we share with our guests, to the support we provide local artists in bringing their creative vision to life. Our ‘ohana’s most recent celebration of the Islands took place in San Jose, where our second large-scale, commissioned mural made its debut in the Bay area.

• 4 min read
• December 6, 2018

Hauʻoli Lā Hānau (Happy Birthday), Hawaiian Airlines! On Nov. 11, our ‘ohana celebrated our 89th birthday as Hawaii’s airline! Take a look at some of our favorite uniforms throughout our deeply rooted history in the Hawaiian Islands…

• 4 min read
• December 14, 2018

We couldn’t think of a better way to close the year than to make history with ‘ōlelo Hawai‘i, the mother tongue of the Hawaiian Islands. On Dec. 21, in conjunction with the second anniversary of our service between Haneda Airport (HND) and Kona International Airport (KOA), our flight and guest services crew hosted the first international Hawaiian language flight.

• 3 min read
• January 3, 2019

On Nov. 11, we blew the candles for our 89th birthday and officially began our 90th year of service as Hawai‘i’s airline. The next day, we kept the celebration going by kicking off a yearlong, company-matched employee fundraising drive as a way to give back to our hometown communities – the strong and steady tailwind behind our growth since we introduced commercial air transportation to Hawai‘i in 1929.

• 3 min read
• January 5, 2019

POP QUIZ: What is the number one thing most Hawai‘i visitors forget while preparing for their island vacation?

• 4 min read
• January 15, 2019

Flying on Hawaiian Airlines isn’t just any old A-to-B plane ride. It’s a genuine treat, an extension of your island getaway, and where you can have your Mai Tai and drink it too. Starting this month, our guests can indulge in an enhanced beverage menu, featuring a new coffee roasted on O‘ahu, a seasonal beer brewed on Maui, and a refreshed lineup of island-inspired cocktails to satisfy your Hawai‘i craving.

• 5 min read
• February 5, 2019

Traveling as a family can be stressful, from making sure you’ve packed the essentials to keeping your keiki’s (child’s) energetic nature in check. That’s where Hawaiian Airlines steps in. Starting this month, parents and their kids can kick back and relax with our new Yoga and Mindfulness for Kids videos.

• 3 min read
• February 13, 2019

Throughout our 89 years as Hawai‘i’s airline, we have proudly woven local culture into the operational fabric of our company. Our guests have the unique opportunity to experience our signature Mea Ho‘okipa (I am host) warm hospitality and hear the Hawaiian language – once almost extinct – thrive in our boarding and flight announcements.

• 2 min read
• February 27, 2019

Today marks International Women’s Day, and we’re celebrating Women’s History Month! Amidst all of the pride and excitement, we couldn’t help but reminisce about all the amazing wāhine (women) who help us thrive as Hawai‘i’s airline.

• 4 min read
• March 8, 2019