Hawaiian Airlines introduces Boeing 787 Dreamliner on New York-Honolulu route

Hawaiian Airlines is set to introduce its Boeing 787 Dreamliner on the route between Daniel K. Inouye International Airport in Honolulu and John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York. The change, which begins on April 22 and runs through August 20, replaces the Airbus A330-200 that has traditionally serviced this 4,983-mile domestic route.

The introduction of the Dreamliner brings a significant upgrade for business-class passengers, offering a 34-seat lie-flat cabin with pods arranged in a 1-2-1 configuration. This setup provides more privacy compared to the previous A330's 2-2-2 arrangement with only 18 seats. The increase in premium capacity may also facilitate upgrades or mileage redemptions for first-class seats, although initial checks have not shown increased availability.

Passengers seated in economy will experience some modern amenities of the Dreamliner such as lower pressurization and mood lighting. However, they might find the industry-standard 3-3-3 layout less favorable than the A330's 2-4-2 configuration preferred by couples and families.