Recent events
Recent events tied to this brand in public sources.
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2026
Hawaiian Airlines announces two Hawaii operations leaders’ planned retirements
Hawaiian Airlines announced that Jim Landers, Head of Hawaii Operations, and Shelly Parker, Head of Hawaii Guest Operations, will retire at the end of the year.
2026
Alaska Airlines cuts 40 Hawaii positions
Alaska Airlines announced layoffs affecting 40 non-contract positions in Hawaii; eight people were offered different roles. The company said the reductions were part of its strategy to navigate high fuel prices and adapt its financial approach.
2026
Alaska Airlines announces premium cabin overhaul for Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines fleets
Alaska Airlines announced on Sept. 29, 2026, ahead of its investor day in Seattle, a premium cabin overhaul across Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines. Alaska's Boeing 787s will get 34 lie-flat 'Aurora' suites and a 35-seat 'Premium Reserve' premium-economy section starting in 2028, and at least 25 Boeing 737 Max 10s will get 12 Aurora suites plus premium-economy seats. Hawaiian's 24 Airbus A330s will each get 22 all-new first-class suites with sliding doors and a first-ever 28-seat premium-economy section starting in 2028. Alaska will open a new 41,000-square-foot lounge at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, and Hawaiian plans an almost 13,000-square-foot lounge in Honolulu's Terminal 1 slated to open in early 2028. The two airlines will continue to operate as separate brands after completing their merger in September 2024.
2026
Alaska Airlines plans major upgrades for its Hawaii brand
A Honolulu Star-Advertiser report states that Alaska Airlines plans major upgrades for its Hawaii brand. The supplied source is headline-only and does not specify the scope, products, or timing of the planned upgrades.
2021
Hawaiian Airlines appoints Alanna James to lead sustainability initiatives
Hawaiian Airlines appointed Alanna James as managing director of sustainability initiatives. She will lead ESG programs across the airline.
2021
Hawaiian Airlines and Boyd Gaming announce loyalty partnership
Hawaiian Airlines announced a partnership with Boyd Gaming that provides reciprocal earning and redemption benefits between the B Connected and HawaiianMiles loyalty programs.
2021
Ohana by Hawaiian to permanently cease operations
Hawaiian Airlines announced that its regional subsidiary, Ohana by Hawaiian, would permanently cease operations.
2021
Hawaiian Airlines website and call center disruption
Hawaiian Airlines customers reported problems logging into accounts on digital channels and reaching call center agents. The airline attributed the problems to a technical issue and staffing constraints, and said it was working to fix them.
2021
Hawaiian Airlines inaugurates Ontario–Honolulu service
Hawaiian Airlines inaugurated five-times-weekly nonstop service between Ontario, California, and Honolulu. The airline said the service would become daily starting May 24 to meet summer demand.
2021
Hawaiian Airlines announces seasonal Hawaii–Florida service increase
On March 12, 2021, Hawaiian Airlines announced that it would increase service between Hawaii and Florida to three weekly flights from June 1 through August 10 to meet summer demand.
2019
Hawaiian Airlines launches nonstop service to Maui
Hawaiian Airlines launched nonstop service between Kahului Airport on Maui and McCarran International Airport in Las Vegas, with flights operating four times a week.
2019
Hawaiian Holdings reports third-quarter 2019 results
Hawaiian Holdings reported its financial results for the third quarter of 2019.