Consolidated "First Class on Hawaiian Air A330-200 (Seats/Meals/Etc.)" Thread
Aug 2, 2019, 9:53 am
#31
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The center pair of seats has the advantage of being direct aisle access, but the pairs by the window -- especially in rows 2 and 3 -- have the advantage of having more room/length when fully reclined, because the center pairs of seats are closer to each other because there's no need for that little "walkway" in front of the footrest.
Aug 7, 2019, 3:17 pm
#32
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i love the HA flat beds, row 2.
i even love the entertainment rod to watch my own iPad content.
not ideal if alone, but who really flies to Hawaii by one’s self?
only complaint is that HA should provide proper intl J style pillows & blankets on mainland flights.
great value at ~$600 each way from LAX if you can snag an A fare.
i even love the entertainment rod to watch my own iPad content.
not ideal if alone, but who really flies to Hawaii by one’s self?
only complaint is that HA should provide proper intl J style pillows & blankets on mainland flights.
great value at ~$600 each way from LAX if you can snag an A fare.
Aug 7, 2019, 3:55 pm
#33
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Found the seat pretty good for a 5 hour flight from SFO - OGG. I was in row 1 on the right with my wife. The first row in the middle seem to be the best as it had decent foot room and direct isle access.
My entertainment screen was not charged enough and I had to charge it so I could watch a movie.
Seat does feel a touch narrow and may be an issue on a longer flight if you are not a side sleeper.
I did like the simple seat adjustment however for me lacked getting a good comfy position when seated upright.
Got to my destination refreshed and ready.
Would choose this option again, however the 787 HA wants to launch seems to be the right direction in seat comfort.
My entertainment screen was not charged enough and I had to charge it so I could watch a movie.
Seat does feel a touch narrow and may be an issue on a longer flight if you are not a side sleeper.
I did like the simple seat adjustment however for me lacked getting a good comfy position when seated upright.
Got to my destination refreshed and ready.
Would choose this option again, however the 787 HA wants to launch seems to be the right direction in seat comfort.
Aug 8, 2019, 2:28 pm
#34
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Best I can say about the A330 Lie Flats is "Meh". Tolerable for a 5 hr OGG flight, but have had better experience on TPACS on other carriers w/ different metal
Aug 16, 2019, 3:28 am
#35
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For those who may have flown both, any comparison between Alaska air and Hawaiian? I’m on Alaska in business class on a 737-800, but a schedule change may give me an option to change carriers without penalty.
Are the Hawaiian seats angle flat or horizontal?
Are the Hawaiian seats angle flat or horizontal?
Aug 16, 2019, 9:47 am
#36
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There’s no comparison. Hawaiian sears are fully horizontal; Alaska’s seats are not any kind of flat, just standard domestic first class seats that recline only a few inches. However I would be very skeptical if Alaska would rebook you on Hawaiian just because of a schedule change. I guess you could ask but most typically I would expect they would only rebook you on their own flights or give you a refund if their own flights no longer work.
Aug 16, 2019, 3:04 pm
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There’s no comparison. Hawaiian sears are fully horizontal; Alaska’s seats are not any kind of flat, just standard domestic first class seats that recline only a few inches. However I would be very skeptical if Alaska would rebook you on Hawaiian just because of a schedule change. I guess you could ask but most typically I would expect they would only rebook you on their own flights or give you a refund if their own flights no longer work.
For a daytime 6 hour flight that I don't intend to sleep on, a hard lie flat without leg rest doesn't automatically trump a comfortable first class seat. But if they only recline a few inches, then it's not great. A comfortable reclining seat with a legrest would trump a hard lie flat without a reachable leg rest for this timing.
Aug 16, 2019, 3:13 pm
#38
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I don't need them to rebook, just refund.
For a daytime 6 hour flight that I don't intend to sleep on, a hard lie flat without leg rest doesn't automatically trump a comfortable first class seat. But if they only recline a few inches, then it's not great. A comfortable reclining seat with a legrest would trump a hard lie flat without a reachable leg rest for this timing.
For a daytime 6 hour flight that I don't intend to sleep on, a hard lie flat without leg rest doesn't automatically trump a comfortable first class seat. But if they only recline a few inches, then it's not great. A comfortable reclining seat with a legrest would trump a hard lie flat without a reachable leg rest for this timing.
Aug 16, 2019, 7:18 pm
#39
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I don't need them to rebook, just refund.
For a daytime 6 hour flight that I don't intend to sleep on, a hard lie flat without leg rest doesn't automatically trump a comfortable first class seat. But if they only recline a few inches, then it's not great. A comfortable reclining seat with a legrest would trump a hard lie flat without a reachable leg rest for this timing.
For a daytime 6 hour flight that I don't intend to sleep on, a hard lie flat without leg rest doesn't automatically trump a comfortable first class seat. But if they only recline a few inches, then it's not great. A comfortable reclining seat with a legrest would trump a hard lie flat without a reachable leg rest for this timing.
Aug 17, 2019, 3:25 am
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Oct 8, 2019, 10:40 am
#41
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Hawaiian airlines west coast blanket: how big is it?
I'll be flying HNL to the west coast in F on a A330. I think I will be getting the domestic blanket. How big is it? Is it large enough to cover the seat back and seat bottom?
Oct 9, 2019, 10:21 am
#42
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It looks like a throw. I’ve posted a couple reviews for you to look at. I’d say bring your own pillow for sure-looks like a Y pillow.
Here’s a couple screen grabs from the YT video posted below
https://www.sfgate.com/chris-mcginni...w-13098861.php
I’ve usually packed my “sweatshirt” blanket (amazing btw and fits nicely in my roll-aboard) and my favorite pillow for long hauls and perhaps use the airline blanket as extra padding or wrapped on my pillow. Hope these help you out!
Here’s a couple screen grabs from the YT video posted below
https://www.sfgate.com/chris-mcginni...w-13098861.php
I’ve usually packed my “sweatshirt” blanket (amazing btw and fits nicely in my roll-aboard) and my favorite pillow for long hauls and perhaps use the airline blanket as extra padding or wrapped on my pillow. Hope these help you out!
Oct 23, 2019, 9:47 pm
#43
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Jan 19, 2020, 10:58 am
#44
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Consolidated "First Class on Hawaiian Air A330-200 (Seats/Meals/Etc.)" Thread
What are the best seats on A332 first class? I had assumed 1st row window would be most desirable, but it seems that middle seats tend to fill up first, and from the back.
Currently reserved bulkhead window, wondering if I should change?
Currently reserved bulkhead window, wondering if I should change?