Hawaiian Airlines Launches Moana-Themed Aircraft Fleet Before Film Release
Hawaiian Airlines unveiled three specially designed aircraft featuring Disney’s live-action Moana movie themes, with the first plane displaying Maui’s fishhook and film characters throughout the cabin interior. Three Hawaiian Airlines planes will feature Moana-themed exterior and interior designs ahead of the July 10 film release. The first unveiled aircraft is an Airbus A321neo with Maui’s […]
Hawaiian Airlines Debuts Moana-Themed Aircraft for July Movie Release
Hawaiian Airlines unveiled the first of three aircraft featuring live-action Moana movie designs, continuing their partnership with Disney ahead of the July 10, 2026 film release. Hawaiian Airlines revealed an Airbus A321neo with Moana-themed exterior artwork including Maui’s fishhook design. Two more aircraft (Airbus A330 and Boeing 717) will receive Moana designs before the July […]
Hawaiian Airlines Debuts Disney Moana-Themed Aircraft for Movie Promotion
Hawaiian Airlines has launched the first of three special aircraft liveries celebrating Disney’s upcoming live-action Moana film, as reported by multiple aviation and local news outlets. The promotional campaign ties into the movie’s July 2026 theatrical release and includes planes serving routes to and from Hawaii. First livery unveiled June 11 on Airbus A321neo (N227HA) […]
Hawaiian Airlines Ends Free Meals on Most Mainland Routes Starting July
Hawaiian Airlines will stop serving complimentary meals on most Hawaii-mainland flights starting July 1, replacing them with a paid pre-order program featuring Maui chef-designed dishes. Passengers can purchase meals ranging from $10.99-$16.99 through advance ordering. Free economy meals end July 1 on most Hawaii-continental US routes, replaced by paid pre-order system. Maui chef Sheldon Simeon […]
American Airlines Cuts Routes Due to High Fuel Costs From Iran Conflict
American Airlines is temporarily suspending select routes in August and September due to elevated jet fuel costs from the ongoing war with Iran. New unemployment claims also jumped to their highest level in four months. American Airlines suspended some summer routes citing fuel costs that remain elevated despite dropping from April peaks. Jet fuel averaged […]
Federal Agencies Target Hawaii’s High Rate of Aircraft Laser Attacks
Federal authorities are cracking down on laser attacks against aircraft after Hawaii recorded one of the nation’s highest rates of such incidents. A Maui man faces sentencing for his role in a laser attack on a federal aircraft. Hawaii has one of the highest rates of aircraft laser attacks in the country according to the […]
Former T-Mobile CEO Appointed to Alaska Airlines Parent Company Board
Alaska Air Group has appointed former T-Mobile CEO Mike Sievert to its board of directors. Sievert brings extensive business leadership experience and aviation enthusiasm to the airline company. Mike Sievert, former T-Mobile CEO, joins Alaska Air Group’s board as an independent director. During his tenure at T-Mobile, Sievert grew the company’s market value from $60 […]
Wailea and Hāna Tourism Destinations Highlighted in Travel Feature
A travel article showcases Maui’s diverse appeal, featuring luxury amenities at Wailea’s Andaz resort and the remote natural beauty of Hāna, highlighting both destinations’ unique attractions for visitors. Andaz Maui at Wailea offers 320 guestrooms and luxury amenities including infinity pools, spa services, and farm-to-table dining on 15 beachfront acres. The resort features Hawaiian cultural […]
Hawaiian Airlines Ends Free Meals, Introduces Paid Maui Chef Menu July 1
Hawaiian Airlines will eliminate free economy class meals on most mainland flights starting July 1, replacing them with a paid pre-order menu created by Maui chef Sheldon Simeon. Multiple sources reported this marks the end of an era, as Hawaiian was the last major U.S. airline offering complimentary meals on all mainland routes. Free meals […]
Hawaiian Airlines Ends Free Meals, Launches Chef Sheldon Simeon Menu July 1
Hawaiian Airlines will stop serving complimentary meals on domestic long-haul flights starting July 1, replacing them with a pre-order menu featuring dishes by Maui chef Sheldon Simeon priced at $10.99-$16.99. Free meals in main cabin on domestic long-haul flights will end July 1, 2024. New pre-order menu features dishes by James Beard-recognized Maui chef Sheldon […]