Alaska picks plane to replace its retiring Hawaiian Airlines-branded fleet
Alaska Airlines has announced it will replace the retiring Boeing 717 aircraft currently used for Hawaiian inter-island flights with Boeing 737-800s.
Coverage (7)
- Hawaii’s Beloved Two-Seat Side Disappears In 2028 Beat of Hawaii · 50d ago
- Hawaiian Airlines to phase out Boeing 717s on inter-island flights The Points Guy · 50d ago
- Alaska Airlines to replace Boeing 717s with 737-800s for Hawaiian island service FlightGlobal · 50d ago
- Hawaiian Airlines fleet to be replaced with Boeing 737-800 aircraft Big Island Now · 50d ago
- Alaska to replace Hawaiian’s interisland jets, expand cargo fleet Honolulu Star-Advertiser · 50d ago
- Alaska Airlines, Inc. doubles cargo capacity with addition of four freighters Alaska Airlines · 50d ago
- Alaska picks plane to replace its retiring Hawaiian Airlines-branded fleet The Seattle Times · 50d ago broke it first
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Alaska Airlines is moving to update its fleet operations in Hawaii by phasing out the Boeing 717 jets. The replacement aircraft selected for the inter-island service is the Boeing 737-800.
Coverage from outlets including The Seattle Times, FlightGlobal, and The Points Guy emphasizes that the transition is scheduled for completion by 2028. Reports from the Honolulu Star-Advertiser and Alaska Airlines, Inc. further note that the company intends to expand its overall cargo capacity with the addition of four freighters.
Observers are tracking the timeline for the fleet retirement as the 2028 deadline approaches. Future updates will likely clarify the logistical rollout of the new 737-800 aircraft and the integration of the additional cargo freighters.
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Questions people are asking
What aircraft is replacing the Boeing 717?
The Boeing 737-800 has been selected as the replacement aircraft for Hawaiian inter-island service.
When will the current fleet be phased out?
Coverage indicates that the transition is expected to conclude by 2028.
Are there changes to cargo operations?
Yes, Alaska Airlines, Inc. reported it is adding four freighters to expand its cargo capacity.
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