Hawaiian Airlines (HA) has announced its initial routes for the new Boeing (NYSE:BA) 787-9 Dreamliner, with services set to commence from April 15, 2024. The first destination for the Dreamliner will be San Francisco, followed by Los Angeles, as the airline aims to enhance its service quality with the latest aviation technology.
The carrier will operate its first Dreamliner on a daily service between Honolulu and San Francisco from April 15 through May 14, 2024. Subsequently, select flights between Honolulu and Los Angeles will start utilizing the aircraft from May 14. Starting May 15, 2024, Hawaiian Airlines will also offer flights between Maui and Los Angeles using the Boeing 787-9.
The new aircraft is designed to provide passengers with a remarkably comfortable flight experience. The Dreamliner's features include lower cabin altitude pressurization, enhanced filtration, and turbulence sensors. Additionally, the fuel-efficient planes are expected to bring operational savings for the airline.
The interior of the Hawaiian 787s will accommodate 300 seats across two cabins. The business-class cabin, named Leihoku, will include 34 seats with sliding privacy doors. The remaining 266 seats will comprise the economy cabin, including 79 with extra legroom.
Leihoku—meaning "lei of stars" in Hawaiian—is a new class of premium travel offered exclusively on Hawaiian's Boeing 787 aircraft. The premium service includes enclosed suites, fully lie-flat seats, electronically dimmable windows, and extra-large overhead bins.
The design details of the new cabin are inspired by natural elements from the Hawaiian islands. Features include tranquil lighting that mimics a serene sunrise or sunset, panels depicting koa woodgrains, a carpet resembling the ocean, and plant life illustrated on Main Cabin seats. The windows are electronically dimmable, allowing passengers to adjust their view from light to dark at the touch of a button.
Hawaiian Airlines is expecting to receive a dozen Dreamliner aircraft through 2027 as part of its commitment to enhancing its fleet and service offerings.
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