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Hawaiian Airlines' Plumeria Lounge faces long lines amid growing popularity

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By Sky Industry News

Aug 12, 2024

Hawaiian Airlines' Plumeria Lounge, designated for international business class customers and Priority Pass members, has sparked discussions online due to long lines of patrons waiting to enter. This lounge is considered superior to the Premier Lounge, which serves domestic first-class passengers.

Gary Leff highlighted the situation on Twitter, stating: "People are standing in line to get into this lounge. Make it make sense." His tweet included a picture illustrating the crowd outside the lounge.

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Hawaiian Airlines' Plumeria Lounge faces long lines amid growing popularity

GLOBAL INDUSTRY NEWS

Asia's airlines blame supply chain woes for disrupted operations

Qantas and Qatar Airways: Planned partnership in the Australian aviation industry under the microscope

Riyadh Air plans new jet order decision early next year

Calls for a blanket ban on politicians receiving free flight upgrades

Wizz Air Loses Challenge Against EU-Approved Romanian Aid for TAROM

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American Airlines Technical Operations, Fleet Service, Cargo and Central Load Planning team members ratify new agreement

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American Airlines fined $50M for violating disability laws

Canada's flight attendant union applauds NDP bill to end unpaid work in the airline sector

American Airlines testing new technology that would crack down on boarding

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Another city ignores airport commission's advice, zones for housing near JWA

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Alaska Airlines Just Made Its Loyalty Program Even More Lucrative With New Rewards, Better Upgrades, and More

Food safety problem closes Detroit airline kitchen leaving 200 flights without meals

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JetBlue is no longer serving hot food in economy class on transatlantic flights

Video shows traveler hurl computer monitor at Frontier employees in Chicago

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