Hawaiian Airlines adds Airbus A330 service between Seattle and Anchorage

Hawaiian Airlines will introduce twice-daily Airbus A330-200 flights between Seattle-Tacoma and Anchorage next summer. This marks the first time in 26 years that a widebody aircraft will operate on this route, with United previously flying the DC10 until 1999.

This change is part of several adjustments following Hawaiian Airlines' acquisition by Alaska Airlines Group. The merger aims to leverage joint assets and equipment, with significant developments such as new flights from Seattle to Tokyo and Seoul. "Alaska Airlines Announces 'Alaska Accelerate' Plan For $1 Billion Profit After Hawaiian Airlines Merger," highlights the group's expectation of $500 million in revenue and cost benefits by 2027.

The A330-200, with 278 seats, will serve the 1,258 nautical mile (2,330 km) route from June 12 to August 20. The schedule aligns with peak travel periods like salmon fishing season, enhancing capacity for passengers and freight while optimizing aircraft use. Hawaiian's flights will replace Alaska Airlines at similar times, freeing up narrowbody planes for other routes.