Originally Posted by
ShinyO
I suppose if there’s no supply then there’s no point in bidding. But if there is really no supply, as their website shows, why would they offer bidding?
Seat maps are really not a great indication of actual supply. Many airlines, including Hawaiian, will block seats on the seat map for gate assignment only (even if they are still selling that seat). This gives gate agents some room to help solve last-minute problems like separated families, "I want a window seat", etc. In your case, looking at the GDS availability might be a better solution (via ExpertFlyer or some other source). Right now, your flight is showing as:
1HA 45 F1 J1 P0 C0 A0 D0 Y7*SJCOGG 5 700A 1030A 763 B 0 /E
W7 X7 Q7 V7 B7 S7 N7 M6
So there's likely one seat left in first, unless HA is overselling up front, which seems unlikely in a leisure market with a small-ish cabin, with at least seven (and probably more) left in back. So while you're unlikely to have two bids clear, as it would require someone else changing/cancelling, it never hurts to put in an offer if you're interested since you don't have to pay if you don't get it.