Planes of Paradise: 11 Extinct Airlines of Hawaii
In light of last week’s surprise announcement by Alaska Airlines that it has acquired Hawaiian Airlines, we decided to take a look back at some of the Hawaiian airlines of…
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Ten Open Questions About The Alaska/Hawaiian Merger
Earlier today, Alaska Airlines announced that they will be acquiring Hawaiian Airlines in a $1.9B purchase. Each airline will retain their branding. It is being sold by the two companies…
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Alaska Airlines Acquires Hawaiian, Will Retain Individual Identities
Alaska Airlines announced today that it has acquired Hawaiian Airlines. The combined airline will maintain Alaska Airlines’ and Hawaiian Airlines’ individual brands, supported by a single loyalty offering to tie…
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The Face of Hawaiian Airlines, Leina’ala Drummond, Has Died
The face behind the Hawaiian Airlines Pualani “flower of the sky” logo, Leina’ala Ann Teruya Drummond, has passed away after battling cancer. She was 77 years young. A wife, mother…
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When Will Hawaiian Airlines Finally Get Their Dreamliners?
It’s been more than four years since Hawaiian Airlines announced it would add the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner to its fleet. The deal, worth $2.82 billion in 2018, includes a firm…
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Hawaiian Airlines Dumps Airbus A330neo Order, Buys 787-9 Dreamliners Instead
Hawaiian Airlines is on the rise, expanding routes at an accelerating rate. To accommodate its growth, the carrier has agreed to purchase ten 787-9 Dreamliners from Boeing. The 787 Dreamliner…
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How Does The Boeing 717 Fly All The Way To The Mainland?
Have you ever wondered how aircraft manufacturers deliver new smaller aircraft over long distances? What about ferrying them to the mainland for heavy maintenance checks? Generally speaking, aircraft deliveries that…
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Island Air Shutdown Gives Hawaiian Airlines A Monopoly, But For How Long?
Hawaii’s second largest airline shut down on November 10th. Island Air flew inter-island routes in Hawaii Island, Maui, Oahu and Kauai for the past 37 years but ceased operations as…
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Four Reasons Why We Think Southwest Will Announce Hawaii This Week
It’s a move that wouldn’t really surprise anyone, but it is still BIG news. We’re predicting that Southwest will announce multiple Hawaiian destinations very soon. Southwest Airlines has long been…
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Is Hawaiian Feeling the Heat From United, Southwest?
With Hawaiian Airlines’ brand and livery updates, as well as new services, new airplanes on the way, and stellar on-time stats, flyers may think the airline has nothing to worry…
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Hawaiian Airlines Introduces Livery Update, But Diecast Modelmaker Ruined The Surprise
Hawaiian Airlines formally unveiled their updated livery on Monday, May 1. The livery update features the title “Hawaiian” in a more modern stylized font. The updated colors also sport a…
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