Hawaiian Airlines Will Fly Boeing 737s As Of 2028, Replacing Boeing 717s
The airline will add larger jets with 161 seats and four converted freighters, while an interim Alaska-branded plane starts three daily round trips in October.
- On Tuesday, Alaska Air Group announced it will modernize the Hawaiian Airlines interisland fleet by replacing Boeing 717 jets with Boeing 737-800 aircraft beginning in 2028.
- High-Frequency island-hopping flights in a salt-air environment have made maintenance on the aging 717 fleet uniquely demanding, according to Hawaii operations head Jim Landers, necessitating the transition to more durable aircraft.
- The new 737-800s will offer 161 seats compared with 128 on the 717s, plus free Starlink Wi-Fi, power outlets, and over 30 extra premium class seats, enhancing the passenger experience.
- Before the 2028 transition begins, Alaska will add an Alaska-branded 737 for three daily round trips between Honolulu and Kahului starting in October to offset capacity shortages.
- Hawaiian Airlines CEO Diana Birkett Rakow stated, "This decision reflects our commitment to invest in Hawaii for the long term," signaling the company's strategic focus on sustainable growth.
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Hawaiian Airlines Will Fly Boeing 737s As Of 2028, Replacing Boeing 717s
Alaska Air Group has just made a major announcement when it comes to the future of Hawaiian Airlines’ inter-island service. Specifically, starting in 2028, Hawaiian will be taking over some Alaska Boeing 737-800s, and using them to replace Boeing 717s. This isn’t a surprising outcome, though it could’ve (in theory) also played out differently.Hawaiian will take over some Alaska Boeing 737-800sWhile Alaska and Hawaiian both belong to Alaska Air G…
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Alaska Air Group today announced plans to modernize Hawaiian Airlines’ interisland fleet with Boeing 737-800 aircraft beginning in 2028 and nearly double its dedicated cargo capacity by 2027.
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Alaska Airlines, Inc. selects 737-800s to strengthen Hawaiian Airlines' Neighbor Island service, enhancing the guest experience and increasing capacity
Hawaiian Airlines-branded Boeing 737-800s will replace the retiring Boeing 717 fleet, bringing proven, reliable aircraft with premium interiors and fast, free Starlink Wi-Fi to Neighbor Island flying.The future fleet will be based in Honolulu (HNL) and flown and crewed by…
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