Hawaiian Airlines unveiled an investment plan of more than $600 million over five years to “comprehensively enhance the experience for guests traveling to, from and within the islands” by modernizing airport spaces, upgrading technology and retrofitting aircraft interiors, while expanding community and sustainability work across Hawaii. The carrier was acquired by Alaska Airlines Group in 2024.

The investment will include:

• Airports: Starting this year through 2029, Hawaiian will renovate lobbies and gates in Honolulu, Līhu’e, Kahului, Kona and Hilo to improve passenger flow and comfort, with bright, elegant open spaces and better seating and amenities like increased power charging. In Honolulu, Hawaiian’s busiest hub, the airline will build a 10,600-square-foot premium lounge at the entrance of the Mauka Concourse in Terminal 1.
• Technology: This spring, the airline will launch an updated, modern app and website with improved functionality to simplify travel planning, booking and trip management with self-service features like changing flights and redeeming award travel on global partners. Full functionality of these tools will be possible once Hawaiian Airlines and Alaska Airlines share the same passenger service system and Hawaiian Airlines joins the Oneworld alliance, both scheduled for late April.
• Aircraft: Hawaiian Airlines’ fleet of widebody Airbus A330s, based in Honolulu, will undergo a full interior upgrade, starting in 2028, with new seats, carpets, lighting, first class suites and a Premium Economy cabin. Passengers will also have a Bluetooth-enabled inflight entertainment system with high-definition seatback screens and an extensive movie and music library, along with fast and free Starlink WiFi. The airline is also acquiring three of its A330 aircraft off lease to support the future of the fleet in its service across the Pacific.