HAWAIIAN AIRLINES has taken delivery of the first of 18 Airbus A321neos it has on order. The jet, N202HA (c/n 7917), arrived in Honolulu on November 17 and will be put into service on the carrier’s flights to the US West Coast. The inaugural flight is scheduled for January 8 on the Kahului- Oakland route, followed on January 18 by the Kahului-Portland link. The airline’s seasonal flights from Lihue to Oakland will resume on April 11 with the A321neo replacing the usual A330, while the daily service from Kona to Los Angeles launches on March 11.
“Our new A321neos are ideal for our West Coast to Hawaii markets. They will bring Hawaiian’s unique blend of Hawaiian hospitality and industry leading operational performance to more travellers than ever”, said Mark Dunkerley, President and CEO of Hawaiian Airlines. “As we welcome our A321neo fleet, some of our widebody aircraft serving the US West Coast will be deployed for further longhaul expansion.”
The airline’s A321neos are configured in a three-class layout with 16 Premium, 45 Extra Comfort Premium Economy and 128 Economy seats. Passengers have access to wirelessly streamed entertainment, USB outlets and additional overhead storage space. (Photo Hawaiian Airlines)