Source: The Points Guy
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Alaska Airlines plans to replace Hawaiian Airlines’ Boeing 717s with Alaska’s 737-800s for inter-island flights in Hawaii. The transition is expected to begin in 2028. The 737s will have more cargo space and Starlink Wi-Fi, and will feature Hawaiian livery. The move is part of Alaska’s post-merger fleet plans, which include redeploying Hawaiian’s Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners and upgrading Hawaiian’s Airbus A330s.
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The escape is carefully planned.
Alaska Airlines is sending its Boeing 737s to Hawaii with a new paint job and a new mission: flying between the islands. The 737s will feature Hawaiian livery and offer more premium seats and cargo space. The transition is expected to begin in 2028, but some 737s will start flying in Hawaii as early as 2026. The move is part of Alaska’s post-merger fleet plans, which include redeploying Hawaiian’s Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners and upgrading Hawaiian’s Airbus A330s. The carefully planned escape to Hawaii just got a little more comfortable.
Author: Evan Null
