Hawaiian Skies Get Bigger Planes | Honolulu News

Hawaiian Airlines is getting a major upgrade in the sky—Alaska Air Group is swapping out aging 717s for roomier 737-800s starting in 2028, boosting capacity from 128 to 161 seats while keeping the Hawaiian brand, local crews, and frequent schedules. The move, part of Alaska Accelerate, also includes nearly doubling cargo capacity by 2027 with new freighters, and a temporary Alaska-branded 737 rollout this October to ease the transition. Despite a recent net loss, the airline sees strong future growth, with cargo alone projected to add $150 million annually. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/5af4e6749c6e31df