Hawaiian Airlines Announces New Routes, New Plane

A321neo to fly between Hawaiian islands and three West Coast cities.

Flyers looking for an island getaway will have three new routes to Hawaii aboard one of the most modern aircraft in the skies. In an announcement to FlyerTalk, Hawaiian Airlines says they will introduce three new city pairs in early 2018, all flown with the Airbus A321neo aircraft.

The new city pairs will take flyers from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Maui, Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Kaua’I and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Kona. While the inaugural A321neo flight took place on January 8, 2018, between OAK and Kahului, Maui (OGG), regular service for the three flights will stagger. The PDX-OGG service will begin on January 18, while flights from OAK to Kauai will begin April 11. Flyers from LAX headed to Kona will be flown on widebody aircraft starting on March 11, with the A321neo replacing the aircraft in the summer. All routes are now available for sale at Hawaiian Airlines website.

The next-generation aircraft will be outfitted with modern amenities for travelers, featuring three classes of service: first class, Extra Comfort premium economy and economy. First class features wide slimline seats and is limited to 16 per aircraft, while Extra Comfort seats offer more legroom and an additional power source to charge devices.

All seats are designed for the digitally connected flyer in mind, with tablet holders integrated in seat backs and USB power at every seat. Instead of seat-back screens, in-flight entertainment will be streamed to personal devices, allowing flyers to choose between the Hawaiian library or their own entertainment options.

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