HONOLULU, July 24, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Hawaiian Airlines
will expand its U.S. West Coast presence with the arrival of an
A321neo fleet by adding three new non-stop daily routes early next
year: Portland-Maui; Oakland-Kaua'i; and Los
Angeles-Kona. The routes will offer guests more options for
direct access to Hawaiian's neighbor islands while enjoying the
company's award-winning, warm hospitality in the comfort of
medium-haul, single-aisle A321neo aircraft.
"The introduction of A321neo service to the Western U.S. heralds
the dawn of a new era for Hawaiian Airlines and its guests," said
Peter Ingram, executive vice
president and chief commercial officer at Hawaiian Airlines. "The
A321neo offers an unrivaled combination of comfort and efficiency,
allowing our guests to choose from three cabin experiences to
customize their journey. We look forward to announcing additional
routes in the months and years ahead."
The new A321neo service between Portland (PDX) and Maui (OGG) will launch on Jan. 18. Hawaiian's seasonal widebody service
currently offered between Oakland
(OAK) and Kaua'i (LIH) through
Sept. 4 will resume April 11 as a daily A321neo flight. Daily service
between Los Angeles (LAX) and Kona
(KOA) on the Island of Hawai'i launches March 11 with widebody aircraft before the
A321neo is introduced in the summer of 2018. Guests may visit
www.hawaiianairlines.com to purchase tickets for all routes
operated by Hawaiian Airlines.
Hawaiian's inaugural A321neo flight between the U.S. West Coast
and Hawai'i is planned for Jan. 8 on
its existing OAK-OGG service. Additional routes will be announced
as Hawaiian welcomes 18 new A321neo aircraft between the fourth
quarter of 2017 and 2020.
Hawaiian's signature style flows throughout the A321neo's three
cabins, including 16 luxurious leather recliners in the Premium
Cabin, 45 Extra Comfort premium economy seats, and 128 Economy
class seats. All seats are equipped with complimentary high-power
USB outlets for device charging, while guests in the Premium Cabin
and Extra Comfort seats will enjoy access to an additional AC power
outlet. Pivoting overhead bins maximize the space for carry-on
luggage.
Hawaiian carefully designed its A321neo cabin interiors with
textiles and materials that reflect traditional island crafts, from
bark cloth (kapa) to fishing nets, and even LED lighting mirroring
Hawai'i's idyllic sunrises and sunsets.
New to Hawaiian's guest experience, the A321neo will feature
wireless streaming in-flight entertainment. Guests will be able to
simply download an application on their personal electronic devices
to enjoy a wide selection of complimentary and premium content,
including movies, TV shows, music and other exclusive programming.
Holders for personal hand-held devices and tablets will be
integrated into the tray tables of the Premium Cabin as well as the
first row of Extra Comfort, and built into the backrest of all
other seats.
The A321neo boasts the quietest and most fuel-efficient engines
for this aircraft type, along with aerodynamic wingtips called
Sharklets that significantly reduce carbon emissions.
Hawaiian's A321neo flight schedules will be as follows:*
PORTLAND (PDX)-KAHULUI (OGG)
|
|
Flight
|
Route
|
Departs
|
Arrives
|
Effective
|
HA 40
|
OGG-PDX
|
1:15 p.m.
|
8:25 p.m.
|
Jan. 18,
2018
|
HA 39
|
PDX-OGG
|
8:00 a.m.
|
12:00 p.m.
|
Jan. 19,
2018
|
|
LOS
ANGELES (LAX)-KONA (KOA)**
|
|
Flight
|
Route
|
Departs
|
Arrives
|
Effective
|
HA 62
|
KOA-LAX
|
3:35 p.m.
|
11:55 p.m.
|
March 11,
2018
|
HA 61
|
LAX-KOA
|
11:00 a.m.
|
2:05 p.m.
|
March 12,
2018
|
|
OAKLAND (OAK)-LĪHU'E (LIH)
|
|
Flight
|
Route
|
Departs
|
Arrives
|
Effective
|
HA 68
|
LIH-OAK
|
12:40 p.m.
|
8:55 p.m.
|
April 11,
2018
|
HA 67
|
OAK-LIH
|
8:30 a.m.
|
11:10 a.m.
|
April 12,
2018
|
|
*Dates subject to
change.
|
**Route will
launch with widebody aircraft before receiving dedicated A321neo
service.
|
The core of the A321neo experience will remain Hawaiian's
award-winning onboard hospitality program, Mea Ho'okipa (translation: I am host).
All guests are treated to island-inspired complimentary meals and
made-in-Hawai'i snacks to go along with the airline's engaging
presentation of the islands' culture, people and Aloha Spirit
throughout the flight.
Sales for additional routes served by new A321neo aircraft will
be announced later this year. For more information, please visit
https://www.hawaiianairlines.com/A321neo.
About Hawaiian
Airlines
Hawaiian®, the world's most punctual airline as reported by OAG,
has led all U.S. carriers in on-time performance for each of the
past 13 years (2004-2016) as reported by the U.S. Department of
Transportation. Consumer surveys by Condé Nast Traveler and
Travel + Leisure have placed Hawaiian among the top of all domestic
airlines serving
Hawai'i.
Now in its 88th year of continuous service, Hawaiian is
Hawai'i's biggest and longest-serving airline.
Hawaiian offers non-stop service to Hawai'i from more U.S.
gateway cities (11) than any other airline, along with service from
Japan, South Korea, China, Australia, New
Zealand, American Samoa and
Tahiti. Hawaiian also provides approximately 170 jet flights daily
between the Hawaiian Islands, with a total of more than 250 daily
flights system-wide.
Hawaiian Airlines, Inc. is a subsidiary of Hawaiian Holdings,
Inc. (NASDAQ: HA). Additional information is available at
HawaiianAirlines.com. Follow updates on Twitter about Hawaiian
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