Hawaiian Airlines to Replace 717s with Boeing 737-800s for Inter-Island Flights
Alaska Airlines has announced that Hawaiian Airlines will transition its neighbor island fleet from Boeing 717s to 737-800s starting in 2028. The new aircraft will offer more premium seating, Starlink Wi-Fi, and increased cargo capacity including surfboard storage. Hawaiian Airlines will replace its retiring Boeing 717 fleet with 737-800s for inter-island service, with the transition […]
OGG Runway and Taxiway Work Scheduled Nights Through Mid-August
Kahului Airport will undergo nighttime runway and taxiway maintenance from July 25 through August 16, 2026. The work is being conducted by the Hawaii Department of Transportation. Nighttime construction at Kahului Airport (OGG) runs July 25 through August 16, 2026. Work involves both runway and taxiway surfaces, conducted after hours to minimize daytime flight disruptions. […]
OGG Ground Transport Guide: Taxis, Uber & Lyft for Arriving Guests
Kahului Airport offers taxis, Uber, and Lyft for arriving visitors, each with distinct pickup zones and pricing. Taxi rates increased in late 2024, while rideshares remain competitive for longer trips to resort areas like Lahaina and Kihei. Taxis, Uber, Lyft, and pre-arranged shuttles all operate from the lower level outside baggage claim in separate designated […]
Alaska Airlines Brings 787-9 Dreamliner to Seattle–Maui Route This Holiday Season
Alaska Airlines will deploy its Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner on the Seattle (SEA) to Kahului (OGG) route during Thanksgiving and Christmas/New Year holiday windows. The widebody upgrade adds capacity and comfort on one of Maui’s busiest leisure travel corridors. The 787-9 will operate one daily SEA–OGG flight Nov 21–30 and Dec 17–Jan 4, covering peak Thanksgiving […]
Alaska Airlines Adds Larger 787-9 on Seattle–Maui Route for Holiday Season
Alaska Airlines will temporarily deploy Boeing 787-9 widebody aircraft on its Seattle-to-Kahului route during Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year 2026–2027 to meet peak holiday demand. The upgrade increases passenger capacity and premium seating on one of Maui’s busiest mainland corridors. Alaska Airlines will use the larger Boeing 787-9 on the SEA–OGG route during two limited […]
Three Airlines Compete for Federal Lanai Air Service Contract Starting Sept. 1
The U.S. Department of Transportation is reviewing bids from Mokulele Airlines, Pacific Air Charters, and Cape Air to provide federally subsidized essential air service to Lanai. The new contract term begins September 1, 2026. Mokulele Airlines, the current sole commercial carrier to Lanai, is defending its contract against two challengers: Hawaii-based Pacific Air Charters and […]
Boeing 787 Dreamliner to Serve Seattle–Maui Route This Holiday Season
A Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, now in Alaska Airlines livery but retaining its original Hawaiian Airlines interior, is scheduled to operate daily Seattle–Kahului roundtrips during Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday windows. The aircraft assignments cover November 20–30 and December 17–January 4, subject to change. One daily Seattle-Kahului flight will be operated by the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner during […]
Alaska Airlines Adds Widebody 787-9 Capacity on Seattle–Maui Route for Holiday Season
Alaska Airlines will deploy Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft on the Seattle to Kahului route during the Thanksgiving and Christmas/New Year holiday windows for the 2026-2027 season. The switch from narrowbody jets increases passenger capacity per flight without adding additional airport slots. Alaska Airlines is temporarily upgrading the SEA-OGG route to widebody Boeing 787-9 aircraft during […]
Alaska Airlines Upgrades Seattle–Maui Flights to Widebody Dreamliner for Holiday Season
Alaska Airlines will operate the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner on its Seattle-to-Maui route during two peak holiday windows in late November and mid-December through early January 2026. The larger aircraft increases seat capacity on one of Maui’s key mainland corridors during the highest-demand travel period of the year. Alaska Airlines will deploy the widebody Boeing 787-9 […]
Southwest Cuts Honolulu–Maui Flights 50%, Adds Kauai and Kona Nonstops
Southwest Airlines has updated its Hawaii schedule through April 2027, halving interisland flights between Honolulu and Maui while adding weekend nonstop service from San Diego to Kauai and Kona. The Honolulu-to-Maui reduction is the most significant change affecting Maui visitor access. Southwest is cutting Honolulu-to-Maui daily flights from 8 to 4 in each direction, reducing […]