Hawaiian Airlines will invest 500 million US dollars over five years as part of its “Kahua Wai: Invest in Hawaiʻi” plan.
Through 2029, the airline will improve lobbies, gates, and amenities at airports in Honolulu, Lihue, Kahului, Kona, and Hilo in the state of Hawaii, USA. The project will create brighter and more elegant open spaces, better seating, and expanded charging facilities. In Honolulu, a new lounge of approximately 1,160 square meters will open at the entrance to the Mauka Concourse in Terminal 1. These initiatives are aimed at enhancing the overall travel experience.
The airline will also revamp its app and website to offer better trip-planning and self-service functions, and will invest in new technology for employees. Full functionality is expected to launch in late April, when Hawaiian Airlines and Alaska Airlines adopt the same passenger service system and Hawaiian Airlines joins the oneworld alliance.
The Airbus A330-200 fleet will undergo a complete interior renewal starting in 2028, introducing new seats, carpets, lighting, first-class suites, and a premium economy class. A Bluetooth-enabled in-flight entertainment system and complimentary Starlink Wi-Fi will also be installed. To support future operations on trans-Pacific routes, the airline will acquire three aircraft currently under lease agreements.
