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HA's official web page on the lie flats
24 aircraft converted: N360HA, N361HA, N370HA, N373HA, N374HA, N375HA, N378HA, N379HA, N380HA, N381HA, N382HA, N383HA, N384HA, N385HA, N386HA, N388HA, N389HA, N390HA, N391HA, N392HA, N393HA, N395HA, N396HA, N399HA
24 aircraft converted: N360HA, N361HA, N370HA, N373HA, N374HA, N375HA, N378HA, N379HA, N380HA, N381HA, N382HA, N383HA, N384HA, N385HA, N386HA, N388HA, N389HA, N390HA, N391HA, N392HA, N393HA, N395HA, N396HA, N399HA
Consolidated "Hawaiian Airlines A330" thread
#646
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: Boston, MA USA
Programs: TrueBlue/Hawaiian Miles
Posts: 349
Some lie flat F fares $1558 RT from JFK in March (from what I could see)
When I added in a BOS leg on the HA website-the same JFK flight jumped from $1558 to $4379RT! That's a LOTTA dough for a 45 min flight on JetBlue-even if by some miracle it was a Mint plane ;-)
When I added in a BOS leg on the HA website-the same JFK flight jumped from $1558 to $4379RT! That's a LOTTA dough for a 45 min flight on JetBlue-even if by some miracle it was a Mint plane ;-)
#647
Join Date: Feb 2012
Posts: 5
It was mentioned that six ships have the reconfigured seats. Would someone in the know be so kind as to recap the tail numbers in one posting? Thanks so much!
#648
Join Date: Jan 2014
Programs: Amtrak Guest Rewards (SE), Virgin America Elevate, Hyatt Gold Passport (Platinum), VIA Preference
Posts: 3,134
Edit: Anyone know if/when they'll finally get around to adding these HNL-SYD?
#649
Join Date: Mar 2002
Posts: 2,574
HA is dedicating these newly configured planes to SYD, AKL, BNE and NRT starting in December. Those cities only take 3 planes and with 6 modified that leaves other cities with the chance to see the new configuration as well, but not on a dedicated fashion.
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#650
Join Date: Nov 2016
Location: On a plane or a beach
Programs: Yes
Posts: 3,116
At the moment, a/c 385, 386, 389, 395 and 396 are in the new configuration. 388 is currently being reconfigured. I'm not sure if there will be more this year or not. 6 airplanes will more than satisfy the plans to serve NRT, SYD, AKL and BNE exclusively with the lie flat product.
HA is dedicating these newly configured planes to SYD, AKL, BNE and NRT starting in December. Those cities only take 3 planes and with 6 modified that leaves other cities with the chance to see the new configuration as well, but not on a dedicated fashion.
HA is dedicating these newly configured planes to SYD, AKL, BNE and NRT starting in December. Those cities only take 3 planes and with 6 modified that leaves other cities with the chance to see the new configuration as well, but not on a dedicated fashion.
Is there a place you're pulling this from? Does HA have a source that we can keep tabs on for updates?
I'm going on a trip in December and have been watching these (6) planes and booking tickets based on where they may be next month.
#651
Join Date: Jan 2014
Programs: Amtrak Guest Rewards (SE), Virgin America Elevate, Hyatt Gold Passport (Platinum), VIA Preference
Posts: 3,134
Alright, five will get you ten I'll be using HA to fly back from Australia next summer. The BNE/SYD-SFO fares are currently hovering in the $2300 range for a Business/First mix (it's around $1800 BNE/SYD-HNL, if I was for some reason burning to switch airlines at HNL). BNE/SYD-JFK is "only" $3000-3200 as well. Both are highly competitive with other options (Air New Zealand, for example) at the moment...and don't even get me started on the arcana of Delta/Virgin fares.
#652
Join Date: Apr 2011
Programs: HA Pualani Platinum, FPC Premier, HHonors Gold, BA Bronze
Posts: 85
Had my first experience with the lie-flat seats (seat 1B) the other week to NRT. It's definitely a step up from their domestic style first class seats. But IMO it cannot compete with other carriers current int'l business class products. Even UA's dated J is more spacious and comfortable. Two quirks with the new seats are the lack of customizing the seat configuration, meaning one cannot raise the legrest while sitting up. And two, the lack of space when in the flat position. The head space area is very tight and feels somewhat claustrophobic. On to the nice things about the new seats. The fact that they are completely lie-flat, comfortable leather seats, access to the isle is available to the window passenger without having to climb over their neighbor, the 12" iPad Pro's they provide for entertainment and the little pull-up divider between each pair of seats definitely provides more privacy. On a separate note, row 11 in their mini cabin looked a bit cramped. I could be wrong but the amount of leg space for that row seems smaller than before.
#656
Join Date: Apr 2011
Programs: HA Pualani Platinum, FPC Premier, HHonors Gold, BA Bronze
Posts: 85
lol. to answer the question, yes, there is a gap in front of the ottoman. Though, it's no larger than 10" inches but an average person's leg should be able to fit through the space. The window passenger seated next to me walked in front of it when I was in both sitting and reclined positions.
#657
Join Date: Mar 2002
Posts: 2,574
Did you fly after December 1st? On that day the new international "soft product" was rolled out on the international network. There's new blankets, pillows, mattress pad, amenity kits, menu, serviceware and cocktails. With all the new stuff finally unveiled, the product is quite nice, IMO. I do agree, the seat is a bit narrow in the shoulder area, but overall, a huge step up from the old stuff.
#658
Join Date: Apr 2011
Programs: HA Pualani Platinum, FPC Premier, HHonors Gold, BA Bronze
Posts: 85
Did you fly after December 1st? On that day the new international "soft product" was rolled out on the international network. There's new blankets, pillows, mattress pad, amenity kits, menu, serviceware and cocktails. With all the new stuff finally unveiled, the product is quite nice, IMO. I do agree, the seat is a bit narrow in the shoulder area, but overall, a huge step up from the old stuff.
#659
Join Date: Aug 2002
Programs: UA 1K & 1MM/AA Gold & 1MM/HH Gold/Marriott Titanium
Posts: 2,917
FC Seat Suggestions for SFO-HNL
Flying HA for the first time and booked first class on the A330-200 from SFO to HNL. Any suggestions for seats to grab or avoid? Most of the cabin is empty. Thanks!