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Hawaiian Airlines

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Hawaiian Airlines is a Honolulu-based US airline, part of Alaska Air Group and a oneworld affiliate. This guide covers its hubs, network, fleet, cabins, baggage, check-in, Atmos Rewards and airport transportation.

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The airline

About Hawaiian Airlines

Schedules, aircraft assignments, terminals and fare rules can change. Confirm operational details directly with Hawaiian Airlines before travel.

Official name

Hawaiian Airlines, Inc.

Callsign

ALASKA (flights use Alaska Airlines' callsign and ICAO code ASA since October 2025; previously HAWAIIAN)

Country

United States

Founded

1929, as Inter-Island Airways

Parent company

Alaska Air Group

Head office

Honolulu, Hawaii, United States

Alliance

oneworld (affiliate of Alaska Airlines since April 2026)

Frequent-flyer program

Atmos Rewards

Official website

hawaiianairlines.com

Hawaiian Airlines is a US airline based in Honolulu, Hawaii. It was founded on January 30, 1929, as Inter-Island Airways, and Hawaiian Airlines, Inc. is now part of Alaska Air Group. Since October 2025 its flights have been operated by Alaska Airlines under one operating certificate, with Hawaiian kept as the brand for flights to, from and within Hawaii. Hawaiian joined oneworld in April 2026 as an affiliate of Alaska Airlines.

Its main hub is Daniel K. Inouye International Airport in Honolulu, with a second base at Kahului on Maui. From Hawaii it flies between the islands, to cities on the US mainland, and to Japan, Australia and the South Pacific. Since April 22, 2026, Hawaiian flights are sold with Alaska's AS flight numbers.

The passenger fleet is made up of Airbus A330-200s, Airbus A321neos and Boeing 717s.

Network

Where Hawaiian Airlines flies

Routes and frequencies change with the season. Since April 2026 Hawaiian flights carry Alaska's AS flight numbers; check the "operated by" line and the brand when you book.

Neighbor Islands

Boeing 717 flights link Honolulu with Kahului (Maui), Kona and Hilo (Hawaii Island) and Lihue (Kauai), with about 140 daily interisland flights.

US mainland

Nonstop flights between the islands and West Coast cities such as Los Angeles, San Francisco, Oakland and Seattle, plus other US cities.

Asia and the South Pacific

Flights from Honolulu to Japan, Sydney, Papeete (Tahiti) and Pago Pago (American Samoa).

Aircraft

Hawaiian Airlines fleet

Hawaiian flies Airbus and Boeing aircraft, operated by Alaska Airlines. Alaska Air Group also flies Airbus A330 freighters for Amazon under the Hawaiian name. The aircraft shown at booking is not guaranteed until departure.

Airbus A330-200

Wide-body aircraft for long-haul international flights and routes to the US mainland, with lie-flat seats in the front cabin.

Airbus A321neo

Narrow-body aircraft mainly for flights between Hawaii and the US West Coast.

Boeing 717

The interisland fleet, serving all Neighbor Island routes.

On board

Hawaiian Airlines cabin classes

Since April 2026 Hawaiian uses the same cabin and fare names as Alaska Airlines. Cabins depend on the aircraft and route, so check the seat map before you buy.

Lie-flat

The front cabin on the Airbus A330, with seats that recline into beds.

First Class

The front cabin on the A321neo and Boeing 717, with wider seats and priority services.

Premium Class

Economy seats with extra legroom, formerly called Extra Comfort.

Main Cabin

The standard economy cabin, with Main Cabin Preferred seats sold as an option.

Saver

The lowest fare, formerly Main Cabin Basic, with restrictions on seat selection and changes.

Before you fly

Practical information

Baggage Cabin bags, checked bags, missing luggage

Hawaiian baggage allowances depend on the fare, cabin, route and Atmos Rewards or oneworld status, and are shown during booking.

Carry-on

Travelers can normally bring one carry-on bag plus one personal item. Size and weight limits depend on fare and are shown during booking.

Checked baggage

Allowances depend on fare and route. First Class includes checked bags, and international routes have their own allowances.

Special items

Sports equipment, pets, oversized items and medical equipment follow separate rules. Check the official Hawaiian Airlines website before you fly.

Check-in and boarding Steps before departure

Check in on hawaiianairlines.com, alaskaair.com or the Alaska Hawaiian app before you go to the airport. On interisland flights you must check in and drop bags at least 50 minutes before departure; follow the deadlines in your booking for mainland and international flights.

  1. 1 Confirm

    Confirm the brand, airport and terminal; at Honolulu, interisland and international check-in use different lobbies.

  2. 2 Documents

    Bring a passport and any visa or entry documents for international flights.

  3. 3 Check in

    Check in online or in the app as soon as it opens.

  4. 4 Boarding pass

    Download the mobile boarding pass or print it.

  5. 5 Arrive early

    Allow time for bag drop, agricultural inspection on flights to the mainland, security and international processing.

Lounges

Hawaiian travelers can use Alaska Lounges, including The Plumeria Lounge in Honolulu, and oneworld partner lounges when eligible. Access depends on cabin, Atmos Rewards or oneworld status, and the itinerary. Check eligibility and opening hours before you travel.

Loyalty program

Atmos Rewards is the joint loyalty program of Hawaiian Airlines and Alaska Airlines, which replaced HawaiianMiles in 2025. Members earn and redeem points on Hawaiian, Alaska and oneworld flights and with partners. Program rules change, so check your account for the conditions that apply to your trip.

Flight status and customer service Official sources

For current operational information, use Hawaiian's official services:

Hawaiian Airlines website

hawaiianairlines.com for booking, check-in, trip management and flight status

Alaska Hawaiian app

Available for iOS and Android, with mobile boarding passes and flight notifications for Hawaiian and Alaska flights

Where you land

Hawaiian Airlines airports

Hawaiian Airlines is based at Honolulu on Oahu. Interisland and international check-in at Honolulu use different lobbies, so check your booking before you plan a transfer.

Daniel K. Inouye International Airport Hub

HNL · Honolulu

Hawaiian's main hub in Honolulu, with interisland, US mainland and international flights. Interisland check-in is at Terminal 1, Lobby 3; international check-in is at Terminal 2, Lobby 4.

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Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole

KOA · Kailua-Kona

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Los Angeles International Airport

LAX · Los Angeles

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Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport

OAK · Oakland

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Kahului Airport

OGG · Kahului

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Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

SEA · Seattle

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San Francisco International Airport

SFO · San Francisco

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Sacramento International Airport

SMF · Sacramento

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Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport

SYD · Sydney

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Other bases

Kahului Airport on Maui is Hawaiian's second base, with interisland flights and nonstop routes to the US mainland.

Ground transport

Airport transportation for Hawaiian Airlines passengers

Public transport, authorized taxis, shared shuttles or a pre-booked private transfer. Arriving long-haul or with a lot of luggage is the case for booking ahead: fixed price, and a driver in arrivals with your name on a sign.

Book from HNL →Book from KOA →Book from LAX →Book from OAK →Book from OGG →Book from SEA →Book from SFO →Book from SMF →Book from SYD →

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Questions

Hawaiian Airlines FAQs

What are Hawaiian Airlines' codes?

Hawaiian Airlines' historic codes are IATA HA, ICAO HAL and callsign HAWAIIAN. Since April 22, 2026, Hawaiian flights are sold with Alaska's AS code, and since October 2025 they fly with Alaska's ICAO code ASA and callsign ALASKA.

What is Hawaiian Airlines' main hub?

Daniel K. Inouye International Airport in Honolulu (HNL). Kahului on Maui is a second base.

Is Hawaiian Airlines part of oneworld?

Yes. Hawaiian joined oneworld in April 2026 as an affiliate member alongside Alaska Airlines.

Is Hawaiian Airlines owned by Alaska Airlines?

Yes. Hawaiian Airlines is part of Alaska Air Group. The two airlines share one operating certificate and one loyalty program but keep separate brands.

What is Hawaiian Airlines' frequent-flyer program?

Atmos Rewards, shared with Alaska Airlines. It replaced HawaiianMiles in 2025.

Which terminal does Hawaiian Airlines use in Honolulu?

Interisland check-in is at Terminal 1, Lobby 3. International check-in is at Terminal 2, Lobby 4. Confirm on your booking before travel.

How early do I need to check in for an interisland flight?

Check in online or in the app and drop any bags at least 50 minutes before departure.

Does Hawaiian Airlines fly to Maui?

Yes. Hawaiian flies to Kahului (OGG) from Honolulu and other islands, and from cities on the US mainland.

Does Hawaiian Airlines fly to Oakland?

Yes. Hawaiian flies between Oakland and the Hawaiian islands, including Honolulu and Lihue (Kauai).

Does Hawaiian Airlines fly to Cancún?

No. Hawaiian's network covers Hawaii, the US mainland, Asia and the South Pacific. Its sister airline Alaska Airlines flies to Cancún.

Is Airport Transportation affiliated with Hawaiian Airlines?

No. Airport Transportation is an independent transportation-booking platform and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Hawaiian Airlines.

Information reviewed in October 2026. Airline schedules, fleet figures, baggage rules and passenger services are subject to change.

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