yahrite808

Just got this email today

http://www.hawaiianairlines.com/hawa...s/lounges.aspx

Lounge Renovations
We are pleased to announce that we will be renovating all Hawaiian Airlines-operated airport lounges in the State of Hawaii. The multi-million dollar renovation will occur in two phases to minimize any disrupting with our Pualani Elite and Premier Club members’ usage of these lounges. Below is the tentative Phase I renovation schedule for the following lounges:

Phase 1 – Hawaiian Airlines-Operated Lounge Renovation Schedule
Closure Locations|Closure Dates| Alternate Locations| Alternate Location Opening Dates
Honolulu, 2nd Floor Thursday, August 7 Honolulu, 3rd floor Thursday, August 7
Kahului, Maui Friday, August 8 Lounge near Gate 15 Monday, August 11
Kona, Hawaii Island Wednesday, August 20

During Phase I, our lounges in Hilo (Hawaii Island), Lihue (Kauai) and Honolulu, 3rd floor will remain open. Renovations will occur simultaneously across the three lounges and we anticipate completion will take 4-5 months. Once Phase I is completed, we will begin Phase 2, which includes our lounges in Hilo (Hawaii Island), Lihue (Kauai) and Honolulu, 3rd floor.

We thank you in advance for your patience and understanding during this time. We will send periodic email updates regarding airport lounge closures and re-openings to Pualani Elite and Premier Club members.

LIH Prem

I was wondering what they would use for the alternate lounge at OGG, but I guess there used to be an Aloha lounge there at some point?

-David

acvitale

I do appreciate the lounge in Kona even if spartan. The Air Conditioning and WiFi along with a cup of soda is worthwhile for me.

kirkwoodj

Maybe when they're done they'll be real lounges! I'm guessing more power outlets for starters...dare we hope for more food/drink?

yahrite808

Last time I was in Maui (last year) I thought the old Aloha lounge was being used by the TSA.

Maybe they will join both lounges, since Maui is the 2nd hub after Honolulu ...

slippahs

In the temporary HA lounge at OGG now. First, it looks a lot like the old AQ lounge, or just like AQ left it in '08. Second, they've moved all the furniture in the old HA lounge into here. I remember this coffee table my laptop now rests on was in the old lounge. Still the same soda machine. Third, there is WIFI! Yes. That is a huge improvement, even if the lounge is still has spartan offerings. Same log in as in HNL, KOA, or ITO.

Noticed that on Wednesday, the HNL lounge had a sign on it saying it was closed for renovations. Yesterday, they had a wooden construction barrier up around the front entrance and the side around the corner out the door. So it looks like HA is starting on the progress.

dhuey

I was in that lounge yesterday. I understand that HA isn't trying to offer lounges on par with most other carriers.

With that in mind, let me say that I can confirm from personal experience at HNL and OGG: HA is most definitely not trying to offer lounges on par with most other carriers.

kirkwoodj

+1. I wonder, however, if they're just sprucing them up with this renovation, or if SOME further amenities might be added...

Chister908

On HA website:
North America Lounges**
Lounge benefits are not available at North America "destinations" for domestic flights, except for our HA-operated lounge in Los Angeles.

I assume this means lounges for, e.g., first class passengers, are available for departure, but not for arrival?

jglenn16

I have a 3 hour layover in HNL, arriving on HA in J from LAX, but departing on FJ in J en route to NAN. Would I have access to any lounges in HNL? Thanks!

slippahs

I don't know for sure what the policy is for arriving pax, but I have shown my arriving boarding pass before and hung out in the lounge to avoid traffic on the drive home. I guess it depends on the agent. I think the lounge is technically only for departing pax.

747FC

I have never been turned away from a lounge after arriving and showing my boarding pass.

jglenn16

Does FJ not have a contract lounge in HNL? Does HA allow access for arriving pax in J?

hawaiian4

Hi all do any of you know when the lounge open HNL 2nd floor will be done.
Thanks
hawaiian4

747FC

Please see above two responses to your question.