In Hawai‘i, oral storytelling has long served as a cultural messenger, spreading centuries worth of traditions, values, legends and historical allusions throughout generations. For Hawaiian Airlines – one of the world’s first commercial airlines – our legacy has lived on since our founding in 1929 through our employees, our guests, and the experiences they share onboard each flight and while visiting our shores. In honor of our deeply-rooted history, today we introduce you to Mana‘o, the blog of

• 2 min read
• June 1, 2018

It’s the dawn of a greener day as we welcome more fuel-efficient aircraft to Hawaiian Airlines’ growing fleet. The newest member of our ‘ohana is the new Airbus 321neo, the mid-range cousin of our long-haul wide-body A330 aircraft, which is used for…

• 5 min read
• June 13, 2018

At Hawaiian Airlines, we have been closely monitoring the situation to keep our flights operating safely, and to determine how we can best help the community – including our own Hilo-based colleagues who work at Hilo International Airport (ITO). To learn more about the ongoing eruption, we recently sat down with Luana Gibson (LG), our ITO general manager and a Hawaiian Airlines employee for 20 years, and Customer Service Agent Michael Quihano (MQ), who’s been with us for 14 years.

• 8 min read
• June 13, 2018

Itching to ask a question related to Hawaiian Airlines and the latest Kīlauea eruptions? Click here to find answers to frequently asked questions we have received.

• 4 min read
• June 13, 2018

It’s officially summer in Southern California and that means one thing…It’s POW! WOW! season! Starting June 24, the seven-day street art festival arrives at Long Beach – the latest city to enter our network of non-stop flights between the U.S. mainland and Hawaii.

• 4 min read
• June 22, 2018

When we think of the modern-day woman, we think of Hawaiian Airlines Executive Chef Lee Anne Wong: an avant-garde entrepreneur, a new mom of a beautiful baby boy, and a true maestro at her craft.

• 10 min read
• June 28, 2018

As Hawai‘i’s hometown carrier, Hawaiian Airlines proudly supports several organizations that move mountains in our local communities. We consider ourselves stewards of these Islands – a special place many of our guests also hold close to their heart – and want to make it easier for others to carry the torch too.

• 3 min read
• July 5, 2018

After reading through nearly 10,000 heartwarming, aloha-filled submissions, we’re thrilled to announce the winners of Hawaiian Airlines’ CeLEIbrate Aloha Photo Contest! Please join us in congratulating our grand-prize winner, Sharyce M. from our hometown, Honolulu! The Instagram contest kicked off May 1, also known as Lei Day, one of the most beloved island holidays when friends and family gift each other lei as a symbol of sharing love and compassion.

• 5 min read
• July 11, 2018

Coral reefs are a nutritional hub for fish, mollusks, urchins and larger mammals, including human beings. They are also living organisms incredibly sensitive to environmental changes. According to the U.S. Department of the Interior, more than 60 percent of coral reefs worldwide are at risk of being impacted by a variety of pollutants, including up to 6,000 tons of sunscreen that enters reef areas annually. To help minimize the impact of sunscreen on our reefs, Hawaiian Airlines teamed up with R

• 4 min read
• July 16, 2018

Mālama means to take care of, tend, protect, save, and maintain. It’s a value intrinsic to Hawai’i’s culture and alludes to a greater responsibility we all have during our time on Earth. At Hawaiian Airlines, caring for our island home is a core value that drives us to adopt eco-friendlier practices throughout our company.

• 4 min read
• July 19, 2018