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Hawaiian to resume the Honolulu – Auckland route

Hawaiian Airlines has confirmed its long-awaited return to New Zealandย onย July 2ย with the resumption of three-times-weekly nonstop flights betweenย Honoluluย (HNL) andย Aucklandย (AKL), ending a more than two-year-long suspension due to pandemic-related travel restrictions.

HA445 will resume onย July 2, departing HNL Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays atย 2:25 p.m.ย and arriving at AKL atย 9:45 p.m.ย the next day.ย Beginningย July 4, HA446 will depart AKL on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays atย 11:55 p.m.ย with aย 10:50 a.m.ย same-day arrival at HNL, allowing guests to settle in and explore O’ahu or connect to any of Hawaiian Airlines’ four Neighbor Island destinations. Kiwi travelers also regain access to the carrier’s extensive U.S. domestic network of 16 gateways, including new destinations inย Austin,ย Orlando, andย Ontario,ย California, with the option to enjoy a stopover on the Hawaiian Islands in either direction.

Hawaiian has proudly served as one of the leading carriers for service betweenย New Zealandย and Hawaiสปi sinceย March 2013. The airline will continue to operate its AKL-HNL route with 278-seat, spacious wide-body Airbus A330 aircraft featuring 18 Premium Cabin lie-flat leather seats, 68 of its popular Extra Comfort seats and 192 Main Cabin seats. Guests onboard Hawaiian’s transpacific flights to Hawaiสปi will also experience itsย new Travel Pono in-flight video, whichย debuted last yearย to encourage visitors to experience Hawai’i safely and respectfully.

Hawaiian Airlines to resume daily Oakland-Kona summer service, add flights between San Francisco-Honolulu

Hawaiian Airlines is offering Bay Area travelers more convenient options to visit Hawai’i this summer by bringing back nonstop service between Oakland (OAK) and Kona (KOA) on the Island of Hawai’i, and adding a second daily flight between San Francisco (SFO) and Honolulu (HNL).

Hawaiian Airlines logo. (PRNewsFoto)

Hawaiian’s Oakland -Kona service, which the carrier last operated in the summer of 2016, will be available June 15 through Sept. 6 . HA66 will depart KOA at 11:55 a.m. and arrive at OAK at 8:10 p.m. HA65 departs OAK at 8:10 a.m. with a 10:40 a.m. arrival at KOA, giving travelers ample time to settle in and start enjoying the island. The seasonal route will become Hawaiian’s fourth daily flight connecting Oakland and the islands, joining existing nonstop service between OAK and Honolulu , Kahului on Maui , and Lฤซhu’e on Kaua’i .

Hawaiian will provide the additional San Francisco Honolulu service May 15 through Aug. 1 . HA54 will depart HNL at 8:45 p.m. and arrive at SFO at 5:05 a.m. HA53 departs SFO at 7 a.m. and arrives at HNL at 9:30 a.m.

Travelers will enjoy the airline’s warm Hawaiian hospitality onboard a modern, quiet and fuel-efficient Airbus A321neo narrow-body aircraft featuring 16 luxurious leather recliners, 44 Extra Comfort seats and 128 main cabin seats.

During the peak summer period, Hawaiian will average nine daily flights between the Bay Area and the Hawaiian Islands. Hawaiian is also offering an additional daily nonstop flightย between Los Angeles and Maui from June 11 through Aug. 15 .

Hawaiian Airlines to resume daily Oakland-Kona summer service, add flights between San Francisco-Honolulu

Hawaiian Airlines is offering Bay Area travelers more convenient options to visit Hawai’i this summer by bringing back nonstop service between Oakland (OAK) and Kona (KOA) on the Island of Hawai’i, and adding a second daily flight between San Francisco (SFO) and Honolulu (HNL).

Hawaiian’s Oakland-Kona service, which the carrier last operated in the summer of 2016, will be available June 15 through Sept. 6. HA66 will depart KOA at 11:55 a.m. and arrive at OAK at 8:10 p.m.HA65 departs OAK at 8:10 a.m. with a 10:40 a.m. arrival at KOA, giving travelers ample time to settle in and start enjoying the island. The seasonal route will become Hawaiian’s fourth daily flight connecting Oakland and the islands, joining existing nonstop service between OAK and Honolulu, Kahului on Maui, and Lฤซhu’e on Kaua’i.

Hawaiian will provide the additional San FranciscoHonolulu service May 15 through Aug. 1. HA54 will depart HNL at 8:45 p.m. and arrive at SFO at 5:05 a.m. HA53 departs SFO at 7 a.m. and arrives at HNL at 9:30 a.m.

“The Kona Coast has been an increasingly popular destination for Bay Area travelers, and we are pleased to once again offer our Oakland guests convenient nonstop service to the Island of Hawai’i, while also providing a second flight option between San Francisco and Honolulu,” said Brent Overbeek, senior vice president of network planning and revenue management at Hawaiian Airlines.

Both flights are available for sale at HawaiianAirlines.com.

Travelers will enjoy the airline’s warm Hawaiian hospitality onboard a modern, quiet and fuel-efficient Airbus A321neo narrow-body aircraft featuring 16 luxurious leather recliners, 44 Extra Comfort seats and 128 main cabin seats.

During the peak summer period, Hawaiian will average nine daily flights between the Bay Area and the Hawaiian Islands. Hawaiian is also offering daily nonstop flights between Los Angeles and Maui from June 11 through Aug. 15.

Hawaiian Airlines’ new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners are delayed

Hawaiian Airlinesโ€™ CEO, Peter Ingram, made this announcement while discussing the company’s fourth quarter financial results:

โ€œOurย  two 787s that were scheduled to be delivered in 2022 are delayed and we now expect to receive them no earlier than the first half of 2023. The capacity from these aircraft has been removed from our full year capacity expectation.โ€

Boeing has been forced to delay some 787 deliveries due to some manufacturing issues.

Hawaiian Holdings reports its 2021 fourth quarter and full-year financial results

Hawaiian Airlines Airbus A321-271N WL N213HA (msn 8237) LAS (Keith Sommer). Image: 956582.

Hawaiian Holdings, Inc., parent company of Hawaiian Airlines, Inc. reported its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2021.

Fourth Quarter 2021 – Key Financial Metrics
    GAAP   YoY Change   Adjusted   YoY Change
Net Income (Loss)   ($92.6M)   +$70.0M   ($70.3M)   +$102.5M
Diluted EPS   ($1.81)   +$1.69   ($1.37)   +$2.34
Pre-tax Margin   (24.1)%   +128.7 pts.   (18.4)%   +126.8 pts.

 

Full Year 2021 – Key Financial Metrics
    GAAP   YoY Change   Adjusted   YoY Change
Net Income (Loss)   ($144.8M)   +$366.2M   ($383.4M)   +$167.5M
Diluted EPS   ($2.85)   +$8.23   ($7.55)   +$4.41
Pre-tax Margin   (11.6)%   +71.3 pts.   (30.5)%   +56.7 pts.

“Throughout 2021 the Hawaiian Airlines team has executed a remarkable recovery from the depths of the pandemic.ย  Demand for leisure travel remains resilient as evidenced by strong domestic travel volumes to Hawaiสปi, and the building blocks continue to fall into place for a recovery of international demand in 2022,โ€ said Peter Ingram, Hawaiian Airlines president and CEO. “I am energized every day by the outstanding contributions of my colleagues throughout Hawaiian who have positioned us for a bright future.”

Statistical data, as well as a reconciliation of the reported non-GAAP financial measures, can be found in the accompanying tables.

Financial Results

Fourth Quarter 2021

The Company reported total revenue of $494.7 million, down 30% compared to the fourth quarter of 2019, on 19% lower capacity.

The Company reported total operating expenses of $566.1 million, and adjusted operating expenses of $443.4 million.

The Company reported EBITDA of ($58.9) million and adjusted EBITDA of ($30.7) million.

 

Full Year 2021

For the full year of 2021, the Company reported total revenue of $1.6 billion, down 44% compared to the full year of 2019, on 29% lower capacity.

The Company reported total operating expenses of $1.7 billion, and adjusted operating expenses of $1.6 billion.

The Company reported EBITDA of $63.4 million and adjusted EBITDA of ($238.7) million.

 

Liquidity and Capital Resources

As of Decemberย 31, 2021 the Company had:

  • Unrestricted cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments of $1.7 billion
  • Outstanding debt and finance lease obligations of $1.9 billion
  • Air traffic liability of $631.2 million

As of December 31, 2021, the Company had $2.0 billion in liquidity, including its undrawn $235 million revolving credit facility.

2021 Highlights

Routes and scheduled services

  • Launched four new routes with nonstop flights from Honolulu to Austin, Orlando, and Ontario and from Maui to Long Beach
  • Resumed certain international flights, between Hawaiสปi and French Polynesia, American Samoa, and Sydney, Australia
  • Participated in the Civil Reserve Air Fleet and deployed two wide-body aircraft to transport over 3,000 Afghan refugees between U.S. military bases

 

Guest experience

  • Eliminated change fees and announced no expiration of HawaiianMiles rewards
  • Opened new airside concourse in Honolulu (HNL) and moved to a new terminal in Los Angeles (LAX) offering improved experiences for our guests and employees
  • Announced intent to implement the Amadeus Altea software suite
  • Participated in the State of Hawaiสปi’s preclearance program to expedite guests through the State’s COVID-19 arrival protocols

Fleet and financing

  • Extended leases for two A330-200 aircraft and amended leases for two other A330-200 aircraft, reducing monthly rent payments
  • Raised a total of $1.6 billion in capital through a loyalty program financing, an at-the-market equity offering of common stock and participation in federal Payroll Support Programs
  • Repaid approximately $440.9 million in future debt obligations

 

Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance

  • Participated in the International Air Transport Association Annual General Meeting, and furthered the Company’s commitment to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050
  • Published second annual Corporate Kuleana Report outlining progress in advancing various environmental, social and governance (ESG) initiatives
  • Pledged to offset emissions from international flights above 2019 levels in accordance with the International Civil Aviation Organizationโ€™s Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA)

 

First Quarter 2022 Outlook

The table below summarizes the Company’s expectations for the quarter ending March 31, 2022 expressed as an expected percentage change compared to the results for the quarter ended March 31, 2019.

 

Item   First Quarter 2022 Guidance   GAAP Equivalent   GAAP First Quarter 2022 Guidance
ASMs   Down 10% to 13%        
Total Revenue   Down 31% to 35%        
Costs per ASM, excluding fuel and non-recurring items (a)   Up 10% to 13%   Costs per ASM (a)   Up 11.7% to 14.2%
Gallons of Jet Fuel Consumed   Down 18% to 21%        
Fuel Price per Gallon (b)   $2.53        
Adjusted EBITDA (c)   $(150) million to $(90) million   Net Income (c)    
Effective Tax Rate   ~21%        

 

Full Year 2022 Outlook

The Company is providing an update to its outlook for the full year 2022 based on changes since its prior outlook filed on Form 8-K with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 13, 2021. The table below summarizes the Company’s expectations for the full year ending December 31, 2022 expressed as an expected percentage change compared to the results for the year ended December 31, 2019. Costs per ASM excludes any adjustments for labor agreements that are currently amendable or become amendable in 2022.

 

Item   Updated Guidance   Prior Guidance   GAAP Equivalent, Updated Guidance   GAAP Equivalent, Prior Guidance
ASMs   Down 3% to up 1%   Flat to up 4%        
Costs per ASM excluding fuel and non-recurring items (a)   Up 3.5% to 7.5%   Up 2% to 6%   Cost per ASM (a) Up 5.8% to 9.0%   Cost per ASM (a) Up 1.5% to 5.5%
Gallons of Jet Fuel Consumed   Down 4.5% to 8.5%   Up 0.5% to down 3.5%        
Fuel Price per Gallon (b)   $2.42   $2.09        
Capital Expenditures   $105M To $125M   $365M to $385M        

 

The Company’s estimates for its costs per ASM excluding fuel and non-recurring items for the quarter ending March 31, 2022 and full year ending December 31, 2022, exclude any cost assumptions for the tentative agreements reached with the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM).ย  When the agreement with the IAM is ratified, the Company expects a 1 to 1.5 point increase in its costs per ASM excluding fuel and non-recurring for the full year ending December 31, 2022 as compared to the year ended December 31, 2019.

 

(a) See Table under “Non-GAAP Reconciliation” for a reconciliation of GAAP costs per ASM to costs per ASM excluding fuel and non-recurring items.

(b) Fuel Price per Gallon estimates are based on the January 20, 2022 fuel forward curve.

(c) The Company is not providing a reconciliation of adjusted EBITDA to GAAP net income, the most directly comparable GAAP measure, as it is unable, without unreasonable efforts, to calculate certain special and non-recurring charges, which could have a significant impact on the GAAP measure.

Statistical information, as well as a reconciliation of certain non-GAAP financial measures, can be found in the accompanying tables.

Top Copyright Photo: Hawaiian Airlines Airbus A321-271N WL N213HA (msn 8237) LAS (Keith Sommer). Image: 956582.

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Hawaiian suspends the Brisbane route

Hawaiian Airlines has announced it will indefinitely suspend the Honolulu – Brisbane route due to restrictions.

The airline has however resumed the Sydney route.

Hawaiian Airlines increases California and Seattle/Tacoma flights

Hawaiian Airlines, Hawaiสปi’s largest and longest-serving airline, is offering holiday travelers more options to reconnect with family or take a Hawaiสปi vacation with additional nonstop flights between the islands and the U.S. West Coast.

To meet anticipated holiday demand, the carrier is expanding once-dailyย service betweenย Honoluluย (HNL) andย Seattleย (SEA) andย San Franciscoย (SFO), as well as betweenย Kahului,ย Mauiย (OGG) andย Los Angelesย (LAX), with the following additional flights:

Flight No.

Route

Holiday Schedule*

Date of Holiday Additions

Est. Departure

Time

Est. Arrival

Time

HA 27

SEA-HNL

2 daily flights

19-Nov-21 to 21-Nov-21

27-Nov-21 to 29-Nov-21

17-Dec-21 to 5-Jan-22

8:00

12:15

HA 28

HNL-SEA

2 daily flights

18-Nov-21 to 20-Nov-21

26-Nov-21 to 28-Nov-21

16-Dec-21 to 4-Jan-22

21:45

5:30

HA 55

LAX-OGG

2 daily flights

19-Nov-21 to 21-Nov-21

27-Nov-21 to 29-Nov-21

17-Dec-21 to 5-Jan-22

12:05

15:45

HA 56

OGG-LAX

2 daily flights

18-Nov-21 to 20-Nov-21

26-Nov-21 to 28-Nov-21

16-Dec-21 to 4-Jan-22

22:00

5:00

HA 54

HNL-SFO

1 daily flight Mon-Thur

2 daily flights Fri-Sun

18-Dec-21 to 9-Jan-22

13:15

20:30

HA 53

SFO-HNL

1 daily flight Tue-Fri

2 daily flights Sat-Mon

19-Dec-21 to 10-Jan-22

8:00

11:45

* All listed routes operate once-daily before the holiday additions

Guests traveling between HNL and SEA will enjoy the roominess and comfort of Hawaiian’s wide-body Airbus A330 aircraft, which features 18 lie-flat leather seats in First Class, arranged in a 2-2-2 configuration tailored for couples, families and honeymooners while offering great functionality to business travelers. Hawaiian also offers 68 of its popular Extra Comfort premium seats with more legroom and enhanced amenities, in addition to 192 Main Cabin seats. The carrier will use its quiet and fuel-efficient narrow-body Airbus A321neo to operate the additional flights between LAX and OGG and HNL and SFO. The aircraft features 16 luxurious leather recliners in First Class, 44 Extra Comfort premium seats and 129 Main Cabin seats. All guests will enjoy Hawaiian’s award-winning hospitality, including island-inspired meals prepared by Hawai’i’s leading chefs.

Hawaiian reports a $14.7 million net profit in the third quarter

Hawaiian Holdings, Inc., parent company of Hawaiian Airlines, Inc. reported its financial results for the third quarter of 2021.

Third Quarter 2021 – Key Financial Metrics

GAAP

YoY Change

Adjusted

YoY Change

Net Income (Loss)

$14.7M

$111.8M

$(48.7)M

$124.0M

Diluted EPS

$0.28

$2.39

$(0.95)

$2.81

Pre-tax Margin

3.8%

+192.8 pts.

(12.0)%

+309.4 pts.

“While our third quarter results were affected by the resurgence of COVID-19 cases associated with the Delta variant, momentum had moved in a positive direction by the end of the quarter, and we remain absolutely confident in our long-term prospects as leisure travel recovers globally,” saidย Peter Ingram, Hawaiian Airlines President and CEO. “Throughout this year of recovery the outstanding contributions of my colleagues have remained constant, and I am honored to be a part of this resilient team.”

Statistical data, as well as a reconciliation of the non-GAAP financial measures presented herein, can be found in the accompanying tables.

Third Quarter 2021

Financial Results

For the third quarter of 2021, the Company reported GAAP net income ofย $14.7 million, and an adjusted net loss ofย $48.7 million.

The Company reported total revenue ofย $508.8 million, down 33% compared to the third quarter of 2019, on 21% lower capacity.

The Company reported total operating expenses ofย $465.4 million, and operating expenses excluding non-recurring items ofย $543.6 million, down 15% compared to the third quarter of 2019.

The Company achieved positive adjusted EBITDA for the first time since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, with EBITDA ofย $83.0ย million, and adjusted EBITDA ofย $2.8 million.

Routes and Network

Inย September 2021, the Company resumed scheduled service between Hawaiสปi andย American Samoa. Travelers from Hawaiสปi toย American Samoaย must follow a series of health and safety protocols imposed by the government ofย American Samoa, including providing proof of vaccination and negative pre-travel test results.

Inย December 2021, the Company will resume service between Hawaiสปi andย Sydney, Australia. Effectiveย November 1, 2021, all fully vaccinated Australian citizens will be allowed to travel to and fromย Sydney, Australiaย with no quarantine requirements.

In the third quarter of 2021, the Company was one of six commercial airlines called to duty as part of the Civil Reserve Air Fleet. The Company deployed two widebody aircraft to transport over 3,000 Afghan refugees fromย Europeย to U.S. military bases on the mainland on 13 flights over six days.

The State of Hawai’i continued its Safe Travels program in the third quarter of 2021, which permits:

  • All domestic travelers who are fully vaccinated in the U.S. to bypass COVID-19 testing and quarantine restrictions with proof of vaccination when traveling to the state.
  • International travelers to bypass quarantine restrictions with a negative COVID-19 test from an approved provider.

During the third quarter of 2021, the Company operated 79% of its 2019 third quarter system capacity, comprised of 114%, 76% and 13% capacity on itsย North America, Neighbor Island and International routes, respectively.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

As of Septemberย 30, 2021, the Company had:

  • Unrestricted cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments ofย $2.0 billion, downย $187 millionย fromย June 30, 2021
  • Outstanding debt and finance lease obligations ofย $2.1 billion, downย $63 millionย fromย June 30, 2021
  • Air traffic liability ofย $721 million, downย $102 millionย fromย June 30, 2021

As ofย September 30, 2021, the Company hadย $2.2 billionย in liquidity, including its undrawnย $235 millionย revolving credit facility.

Fleet and Financing

Inย August 2021, the Company extended leases for two A330-200 aircraft.

Inย September 2021, the Company commenced a cash tender offer for all of its 7.375% Series 2020-1A pass through certificates due 2027 and 11.250% Series 2020-1Bย pass through certificates due 2025. The tender offer currently expires onย November 1, 2021ย and settlement is expected to occur onย November 4, 2021.

Guest Experience

Inย August 2021, the Company launched operations in the new Mauka Concourse at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL). The new concourse offers an improved experience for travelers and visitors, the Company’s employees and all other airport users. In addition to helping relieve peak-hour gate congestion at HNL, the concourse’s modern and versatile gates can accommodate both narrow-body and wide-body aircraft, which brings more flexibility and efficiency across the Company’s operations.

Inย October 2021, the Company moved to a new terminal atย Los Angelesย International Airport. Also known as Tom Bradley International Terminal, Terminal B offers a modern and comfortable facility, featuring more amenities, expanded dining and shopping options and a spacious gate area.

Inย September 2021, the Company introduced its new ‘Travel Pono’ in-flight video, furthering its commitment to educate guests arriving in Hawaiสปi on how to safely and responsibly enjoy the islands.

The Company continues its enhanced cleaning procedures and guest-facing protocols to minimize the risk of transmission of COVID-19. Understanding that health and safety are still critical concerns for our guests, the Company will continue to focus on protective measures such as:

  • Frequent cleaning and disinfecting of counters and self-service check-in kiosks in airports.
  • Ensuring hand sanitizers are readily available for its guests at airports it serves.
  • Requiring guests and guest-facing employees to wear face masks, with guests required to wear masks from check-in to deplaning (except when eating or drinking on board).
  • Performing enhanced aircraft cleaning between flights and during overnight parking.

Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance

Inย October 2021, the Company participated in the International Air Transport Association Annual General Meeting, where the global air transport industry furthered its commitment to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. The Company has already pledged to be carbon neutral by 2050 and is committed to reducing its emissions and making the changes needed for a sustainable future.

Fourth Quarter 2021 Outlook

The Company expects its network to remain largely consistent with the third quarter of 2021, with some incremental recovery of its International network in the latter half of December. The Company expects a decline in total revenue compared to the third quarter of 2021, driven by seasonal factors and the impact the Delta variant has had on advance bookings. The Company expects an increase in operating expenses, excluding fuel and non-recurring items, compared to the third quarter of 2021, primarily driven by expenses related to capacity readiness.

The table below summarizes the Company’s expectations for the quarter endingย December 31, 2021, expressed as an expected percentage change compared to the results for the quarter endedย December 31, 2019, as applicable.

Item

Fourth Quarter 2021
Guidance

GAAP Equivalent

GAAP Fourth
Quarter 2021
Guidance

ASMs

Down 18 to 21%

Total Revenue

Down 32 to 37%

Operating Expenses, excluding fuel and non-
recurring items (a)

Down 7 to 11%

Operating Expenses (a)

Down 7 to 11%

Gallons of Jet Fuel Consumed

Down 21.5% to 24.5%

Fuel Price per Gallon (b)

$2.41

Adjusted EBITDA (c)

$(110) million to $(50)ย 
million

Effective Tax Rate

~21%

(a)

See Table 4 for a reconciliation of GAAP operating expenses to operating expenses excluding fuel and non-recurring items.

(b)

Fuel Price per Gallon estimates are based on the October 13, 2021 fuel forward curve.

(c)

The Company is not providing a reconciliation of adjusted EBITDA to GAAP net income, the most directly comparable GAAP measure, as it is unable, without unreasonable efforts, to calculate certain special and non-recurring charges, which could have a significant impact on the GAAP measure.

Statistical information, as well as a reconciliation of certain non-GAAP financial measures, can be found in the accompanying tables.

Full Year 2021 Outlook

The Company expects its capital expenditures for the full year of 2021 to be betweenย $40ย andย $45 million.

Hawaiian Airlines resumes nonstop Sydney-Honolulu service

Hawaiian Airlines Airbus A330-243 N380HA (msn 1104) (Las Vegas Raiders) LAX (Michael B. Ing). Image: 955645.

Hawaiian Airlines has confirmed it will resume its five-times-weekly service between Australia’sย Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) andย Honolulu’sย Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL), beginningย Dec. 13. Hawaiian, which suspended the route inย March 2020ย due to travel restrictions imposed at the onset of the pandemic, will welcome Australians back to the islands with its signature Hawaiian hospitality in time for the holidays.

HA451 will resumeย Dec. 13ย by departing HNL on Mondays and Wednesday through Saturday atย 11:50 a.m.ย and arrive at SYD approximatelyย 7:45 p.m.ย the next day.ย Startingย Dec. 15, HA452 will depart SYD on Tuesdays and Thursday through Sunday atย 9:40 p.m.ย with aย 10:35 a.m.ย scheduled arrival at HNL, allowing guests to check in to their accommodations and begin exploring O’ahu, or connect to any of Hawaiian’s four Neighbor Island destinations.

In addition to convenient nonstop flights to Hawai’i, Australian travelers flying on Hawaiian Airlines also regain access to the carrier’s extensive U.S. domestic network, allowing them to seamlessly continue their travels to 16 U.S. mainland gateways โ€“ including new destinations inย Austin,ย Orlando, andย Ontario,ย Californiaย โ€“ with the option to enjoy a stopover in the Hawaiian Islands.

Hawaiian will continue to operate the SYD-HNL route with its 278-seat, spacious wide-body Airbus A330 aircraft, which features 18 Premium Cabin lie-flat leather seats, 68 of its popular Extra Comfort seats, and 192 Main Cabin seats.

Currently, only Australian citizens and returning permanent residents and their immediate family members are permitted to enterย Australiaย without anย exemption. While entry requirements for the state of Hawaiสปi remain to be announced, Hawaiian hopesย the state of Hawai’i will align its requirements with U.S. government rulesย requiringย international arrivals to show proof of vaccination and a negative COVID-19 test taken within three days of departure effectiveย Nov. 8.

International rules continue to evolve, and travelers are encouraged to stay updated via official government channels as they prepare for their trip.

Hawaiian started SYD-HNL service inย May 2004ย and maintained its position as a leading destination carrier for travel to Hawaiสปi viaย New South Wales. The carrier’s three-times-weekly service between HNL and Brisbane Airport (BNE), which launched inย November 2012, remains paused.

Top Copyright Photo: Hawaiian Airlines Airbus A330-243 N380HA (msn 1104) (Las Vegas Raiders) LAX (Michael B. Ing). Image: 955645.

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Hawaiian Airlines is moving to Tom Bradley International Terminal at Los Angeles International Airport

Hawaiian Airlines will have a new home at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) effective Tuesday (Oct. 12), when it moves from Terminal 5 and begins welcoming travelers atย Terminal B, also known as the Tom Bradley International Terminal.

Hawaiianโ€™s guests traveling to and from Hawaiโ€˜i via LAX will enjoy a modern and comfortable facility featuring more amenities, expanded dining and shopping options and a spacious gate area. Hawaiian offers six daily fights between LAX and the Hawaiian Islands, including thrice-daily service to Honolulu, and once-daily service to Kahului on Maui, Kona on the Island of Hawaiโ€˜i, and Lฤซhuโ€˜e on Kauaโ€˜i.