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EPISODE · Mar 3, 2026 · 29 MIN

Talk Story: Crew Hotels

from Talk Story - The Hawaiian Airlines Pilot Podcast · host halpilots

Life on the road is part of a pilot's career. To ensure those nights away from home are spent in safe, hospitable hotel rooms, the Hawaiian pilots' contract sets appropriate standards of quality. To ensure that contract language is enforced, HAL pilots rely on their Hotel Committee. In this episode, Hotel Committee Chair Ryan Williams breaks down the important work his committee does, and how pilots can assist their efforts. If you ever wanted to know how crew hotels are vetted, or what role the pilots have in the selection process, or if you want to know more about current hotel issues, including freight and interisland hotels or the transition to API, listen for answers from our Hotel Chair. 0:00 – Introduction & Background 3:10 – Reasons for a New Hotel 4:33 – Providing Hotel Feedback 7:36 – Hotel Sourcing 12:30 – Hotel Inspections 15:39 – Hotel Selection Process 17:24 – API Transition 18:14 – MyCrewCare App & Hotel Info 22:13 – Freight Hotels & CVG 24:42 – Interisland Hotels & Food Availability 27:18 – Wrap-Up

Life on the road is part of a pilot's career. To ensure those nights away from home are spent in safe, hospitable hotel rooms, the Hawaiian pilots' contract sets appropriate standards of quality. To ensure that contract language is enforced, HAL pilots rely on their Hotel Committee. In this episode, Hotel Committee Chair Ryan Williams breaks down the important work his committee does, and how pilots can assist their efforts. If you ever wanted to know how crew hotels are vetted, or what role the pilots have in the selection process, or if you want to know more about current hotel issues, including freight and interisland hotels or the transition to API, listen for answers from our Hotel Chair. 0:00 – Introduction & Background 3:10 – Reasons for a New Hotel 4:33 – Providing Hotel Feedback 7:36 – Hotel Sourcing 12:30 – Hotel Inspections 15:39 – Hotel Selection Process 17:24 – API Transition 18:14 – MyCrewCare App & Hotel Info 22:13 – Freight Hotels & CVG 24:42 – Interisland Hotels & Food Availability 27:18 – Wrap-Up

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Life on the road is part of a pilot's career. To ensure those nights away from home are spent in safe, hospitable hotel rooms, the Hawaiian pilots' contract sets appropriate standards of quality. To ensure that contract language is enforced, HAL...

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