Hawaiian Airlines

ICAO: HAL Active as of Dec 10, 2025

103

Active Routes

2787

Flight Observations

35

Unique Destinations

32

Origin Airports

2476

Avg Route Distance (mi)

6797

Longest Route (mi)

2

Domestic Routes

98

International Routes
About Hawaiian Airlines

Hawaiian Airlines, Inc., founded as Inter-Island Airways on January 30, 1929, commenced operations on October 6, 1929, initially offering sightseeing flights over Oʻahu with a Bellanca CH-300 Pacemaker. The airline was rebranded as Hawaiian Airlines on October 1, 1941, as it expanded beyond its original inter-island services. It has since grown from a regional island-hopping carrier into the tenth largest commercial airline in the United States by passengers carried, becoming a wholly owned subsidiary of the Alaska Air Group between 1929 and 2025.

The airline operates from its primary hub at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) in Honolulu, Hawaiʻi, with a secondary hub at Kahului Airport on Maui. Hawaiian Airlines' fleet currently comprises Airbus A321neos, Airbus A330-200s for transpacific and long-haul international routes, and Boeing 717-200s primarily for inter-island flights. The airline is undergoing fleet modernization, with the first of its 12 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners expected to be introduced in Spring 2024. For cargo operations, it utilizes Airbus A330-300(P2F) aircraft.

Hawaiian Airlines' route network spans inter-island flights within Hawaiʻi, domestic routes to the U.S. mainland (including cities like Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, and New York), and international destinations across the Pacific, such as Auckland, Seoul, Sydney, and Tokyo. The airline is set to join the Oneworld alliance starting in 2026. Notable services include lie-flat seats in first class and personal LCD touchscreen monitors at each seat on its A330 aircraft, enhancing the long-haul travel experience.

What Travelers Say

Recent traveler reviews for Hawaiian Airlines present a mixed picture, highlighting both commendable aspects and areas needing improvement.

What Travelers Love:

  • Cabin Crew: Many travelers praise the cabin crew for being attentive, pleasant, and efficient, often making up for other shortcomings.
  • In-flight Experience: The overall in-flight experience is generally well-regarded, with features like free Wi-Fi and personal entertainment systems on some aircraft noted as positives.
  • Website Ease of Use: Some users have found the airline's website to be super easy to navigate for booking and managing flights.

Common Complaints:

  • Customer Service (Ground/Phone): A frequent complaint centers on poor, even "abysmal," customer service on the ground and via phone, with travelers reporting unhelpful and disinterested staff.
  • Delays: Repeated flight delays are a common source of frustration for passengers.
  • Legroom/Cramped Seats: Travelers often describe the legroom as cramped, especially on longer flights, leading to feelings of claustrophobia.
  • Baggage Issues: Complaints include high fees for checked bags and instances of damaged or missing items, suggesting issues with baggage handling.
  • In-flight Food: The quality of in-flight meals has received negative feedback, with some passengers reporting limited options, such as being forced to eat vegetarian due to other choices running out.

Overall sentiment suggests that while Hawaiian Airlines excels in its in-flight atmosphere and the helpfulness of its cabin crew, significant improvements are needed in its ground operations and customer support. The airline's recent integration with Alaska Airlines has been mentioned by some reviewers as a potential factor in observed changes in service quality.

Safety Information

Hawaiian Airlines maintains a strong safety record, notably being one of the oldest carriers in the United States with zero fatalities. It is consistently ranked among the top 10 safest U.S. airlines.

The airline operates under strict FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) oversight, a standard for all U.S. carriers. While specific mention of IOSA (IATA Operational Safety Audit) certification is not detailed, U.S. airlines typically adhere to or exceed these international safety benchmarks, and IOSA is the industry standard for operational safety audits. Hawaiian Airlines is not listed on the EU air safety list, which bans carriers that do not fulfill international safety standards.

In terms of fleet age and maintenance, Hawaiian Airlines' Airbus A330s have an average age of about ten and a half years, while its Boeing 717-200s, used for inter-island flights, are older with an average age of nearly 22 years. The airline is actively modernizing its fleet with the introduction of new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners, indicating a commitment to newer, more advanced aircraft. Its maintenance reputation is supported by its low incident rate and specialized oceanic training.

Based on available data, Hawaiian Airlines demonstrates an overall strong safety assessment, characterized by a low incident rate and robust regulatory compliance. The airline has received recognition for its long history without a fatal accident and its consistent inclusion in lists of safe airlines. However, recent notable incidents, such as a near mid-air collision in October 2023, turbulence causing injuries in December 2022, and a passenger phone thermal runaway in April 2025, indicate that while rare, incidents can occur, as with any airline.

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Route Network Map
Most Popular Routes
423 flights
B712
OGG → HNL
Kahului International Airport → Daniel K Inouye Intl
100 miles
244 flights
B712
200 flights
B712
150 flights
B712
HNL → KOA
Daniel K Inouye International Airport → Ellison Onizuka Kona Intl At Keahole
174 miles
144 flights
B712
LIH → HNL
Lihue Airport → Daniel K Inouye Intl
106 miles
144 flights
B712
115 flights
B712
ITO → HNL
Hilo International Airport → Daniel K Inouye Intl
231 miles
75 flights
B712
Top Destinations
HNL (PHNL)
Daniel K Inouye Intl
Honolulu
1115 flights
25 routes
OGG (PHOG)
Kahului
Kahului
426 flights
12 routes
LIH (PHLI)
Lihue
Lihue
250 flights
5 routes
KOA (PHKO)
Ellison Onizuka Kona Intl At Keahole
Kailua-Kona
144 flights
1 route
ITO (PHTO)
Hilo Intl
Hilo
115 flights
1 route
SEA (KSEA)
Seattle-Tacoma Intl
Seattle
81 flights
4 routes
PDX (KPDX)
Portland Intl
Portland
73 flights
3 routes
LAX (KLAX)
Los Angeles Intl
Los Angeles
54 flights
3 routes
SMF (KSMF)
Sacramento Intl
Sacramento
54 flights
5 routes
LAS (KLAS)
Harry Reid Intl
Las Vegas
49 flights
2 routes
Top Origin Airports
HNL (PHNL)
Daniel K Inouye International Airport
Honolulu, Oahu
976 flights
28 routes
KOA (PHKO)
Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keahole
Kailua-Kona
625 flights
4 routes
OGG (PHOG)
Kahului International Airport
Kahului
358 flights
11 routes
LIH (PHLI)
Lihue Airport
Lihue
206 flights
5 routes
CVG (KCVG)
Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport
Cincinnati / Covington
97 flights
5 routes
ITO (PHTO)
Hilo International Airport
Hilo
83 flights
2 routes
SEA (KSEA)
Seattle–Tacoma International Airport
Seattle
54 flights
5 routes
LAS (KLAS)
Harry Reid International Airport
Las Vegas
51 flights
3 routes
PDX (KPDX)
Portland International Airport
Portland
39 flights
3 routes
OAK (KOAK)
San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport
Oakland
38 flights
3 routes
Top Border Crossing Flights
HNL (PHNL)
Daniel K Inouye International Airport
Honolulu, US
1115 flights
25 routes
SEA (KSEA)
Seattle–Tacoma International Airport
Seattle, US
81 flights
4 routes
Longest Routes
SIN → HNL
Singapore Changi Airport → Daniel K Inouye Intl
6797 mi
SEA → ICN
Seattle–Tacoma International Airport → Incheon Int'l
5546 mi
HNL → SYD
Daniel K Inouye International Airport → Sydney
5241 mi
ICN → SEA
Incheon International Airport → Seattle-Tacoma Intl
5217 mi
BOS → HNL
Logan International Airport → Daniel K Inouye Intl
5214 mi
Shortest Routes
OGG → HNL
Kahului International Airport → Daniel K Inouye Intl
100 mi
KOA → OGG
Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keahole → Kahului
100 mi
LIH → HNL
Lihue Airport → Daniel K Inouye Intl
106 mi
OGG → KOA
Kahului International Airport → Ellison Onizuka Kona Intl At Keahole
107 mi
HNL → LIH
Daniel K Inouye International Airport → Lihue
112 mi
All Routes
103 Total Routes
Showing 25 most popular routes
Route Destination Flights Distance Aircraft Last Seen
KOA → HNL Daniel K Inouye Intl
Honolulu
423 173 mi B712 Dec 10, 2025
OGG → HNL Daniel K Inouye Intl
Honolulu
244 100 mi B712 Nov 2, 2025
HNL → OGG Kahului
Kahului
200 117 mi B712 Dec 10, 2025
HNL → LIH Lihue
Lihue
150 112 mi B712 Dec 10, 2025
HNL → KOA Ellison Onizuka Kona Intl At Keahole
Kailua-Kona
144 174 mi B712 Dec 10, 2025
LIH → HNL Daniel K Inouye Intl
Honolulu
144 106 mi B712 Oct 11, 2025
KOA → OGG Kahului
Kahului
121 100 mi B712 Dec 10, 2025
HNL → ITO Hilo Intl
Hilo
115 233 mi B712 Dec 10, 2025
ITO → HNL Daniel K Inouye Intl
Honolulu
75 231 mi B712 Dec 5, 2025
KOA → LIH Lihue
Lihue
67 270 mi B712 Dec 10, 2025
LIH → OGG Kahului
Kahului
43 222 mi B712 Oct 11, 2025
HNL → SEA Seattle-Tacoma Intl
Seattle
42 2771 mi B789 Nov 21, 2025
HNL → LAX Los Angeles Intl
Los Angeles
42 2685 mi A332 Dec 7, 2025
HNL → PDX Portland Intl
Portland
41 2663 mi A330 Nov 21, 2025
HNL → LAS Harry Reid Intl
Las Vegas
41 2847 mi A332 Nov 17, 2025
LAS → HNL Daniel K Inouye Intl
Honolulu
40 2874 mi A330 Nov 21, 2025
HNL → SAN San Diego Intl
San Diego
39 2690 mi A21N Nov 16, 2025
SEA → HNL Daniel K Inouye Intl
Honolulu
34 2729 mi A330 Nov 21, 2025
IAH → CVG Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport
Hebron
33 895 mi A333 Oct 27, 2025
OGG → KOA Ellison Onizuka Kona Intl At Keahole
Kailua/Kona
33 107 mi B712 Nov 2, 2025
HNL → HND Tokyo Int'l (Haneda)
Ota
33 4043 mi A332 Nov 15, 2025
CVG → PDX Portland Intl
Portland
30 2011 mi A333 Oct 27, 2025
CVG → JFK John F Kennedy Intl
New York
29 709 mi A333 Oct 27, 2025
HNL → SFO San Francisco Int'l
San Francisco
24 2441 mi A332 Dec 7, 2025
OGG → LIH Lihue
Lihue
21 219 mi B712 Nov 2, 2025
Data Information:

Airline statistics are based on flight route observations collected from FlightAware AeroAPI and other sources. Flight counts represent observed operations, not scheduled frequencies. Route data is continuously updated as new flight information becomes available.

Data Freshness: Real-time
Last Update: Dec 10, 2025 22:01
Coverage: Observed routes only