Hawaiian Airlines was incorporated on January 30, 1929 under the name Inter-Island Airways Ltd. That year, thousands gathered in Honolulu to witness the departure of Hawaii's first scheduled inter-island flights to Maui and the Big Island of Hawaii. The fleet was comprised of two eight-passenger Sikorsky S-38 amphibian planes; six years later, larger 16-passenger Sikorsky S-43s were added to accommodate increased traffic and newly authorized inter-island airmail service.
In 1941, Inter-Island changed its name to Hawaiian Airlines and introduced the 24-passenger DC-3 into Hawaiian skies. This flying workhorse was the mainstay of our fleet and became vital during wartime operations when all inter-island traffic was placed under military control.
The advent of commercial jet service in the 1960s resulted in dramatically increased air traffic to and from Hawaii. In 1966, we added our first pure jet inter-island aircraft, the McDonnell Douglas DC-9. Travel time between the islands was reduced to a mere 20-30 minutes, allowing residents and visitors unprecedented access to neighboring islands. The following two decades would see the addition of world charter service, daily flights to the west coast, and scheduled service throughout the South Pacific.
Our flawless safety and premium service started catching the attention of international travel publications, causing Conde Nast Traveler to rate us one of the word’s safest airlines in 1990. The awards have been coming in steadily ever since—check out Awards and Recognition to see what we mean.
Fast forward to 2001. We began a comprehensive fleet modernization program with the delivery of 13 new Boeing 717-200 aircraft that would completely replace our DC-9 fleet. In 2002 and 2003, we completely replaced our widebody DC-10 fleet with 14 Boeing 767-300ER aircraft. Even more recently, we added our first long-range Airbus A330-200 aircraft in April 2010 (with plans to add 27 more by the end of the decade). As a result, Hawaiian Airlines' fleet is now among the youngest in the industry.
Today, Hawaiian Airlines carries an average 8 million customers a year and serves 20 domestic and international destinations in the Pacific region. In North America, it provides daily service to Hawaii from more cities than any other airline. While plenty has changed throughout the years, one thing hasn’t: our commitment to service, safety, and the spirit of aloha.
HAWAIIAN AIRLINE'S TIMELINE:
In 1941, Inter-Island changed its name to Hawaiian Airlines and introduced the 24-passenger DC-3 into Hawaiian skies. This flying workhorse was the mainstay of our fleet and became vital during wartime operations when all inter-island traffic was placed under military control.
The advent of commercial jet service in the 1960s resulted in dramatically increased air traffic to and from Hawaii. In 1966, we added our first pure jet inter-island aircraft, the McDonnell Douglas DC-9. Travel time between the islands was reduced to a mere 20-30 minutes, allowing residents and visitors unprecedented access to neighboring islands. The following two decades would see the addition of world charter service, daily flights to the west coast, and scheduled service throughout the South Pacific.
Our flawless safety and premium service started catching the attention of international travel publications, causing Conde Nast Traveler to rate us one of the word’s safest airlines in 1990. The awards have been coming in steadily ever since—check out Awards and Recognition to see what we mean.
Fast forward to 2001. We began a comprehensive fleet modernization program with the delivery of 13 new Boeing 717-200 aircraft that would completely replace our DC-9 fleet. In 2002 and 2003, we completely replaced our widebody DC-10 fleet with 14 Boeing 767-300ER aircraft. Even more recently, we added our first long-range Airbus A330-200 aircraft in April 2010 (with plans to add 27 more by the end of the decade). As a result, Hawaiian Airlines' fleet is now among the youngest in the industry.
Today, Hawaiian Airlines carries an average 8 million customers a year and serves 20 domestic and international destinations in the Pacific region. In North America, it provides daily service to Hawaii from more cities than any other airline. While plenty has changed throughout the years, one thing hasn’t: our commitment to service, safety, and the spirit of aloha.
HAWAIIAN AIRLINE'S TIMELINE:
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2001-PRESENT
2010
Once again, we're rated #1 airline serving Hawaii by Travel + Leisure's annual reader survey.
We acquire the first of 27 new, wide-body Airbus aircraft; the rest will be integrated into the fleet over the next decade.
2009
We transport a record-setting 8.3 million passengers.
Fuel-saving "winglets" are installed on Boeing 767-300R aircraft, resulting in a savings of more than 300,000 gallons of jet fuel annually per aircraft.
2008
Four Boeing 717-200 jets are welcomed to our inter-island fleet, allowing us to add 110 inter-island roundtrip flights per week to the current schedule.
2007
We sign with Airbus and engine maker Rolls-Royce to acquire up to 24 new long-range, wide-body aircraft as part of our fleet renewal plan.
2006
Our streak as #1 on-time airline extends to 30 months.
2005
Airport check-in time is reduced to 60 seconds or less with our new luggage recognition technology.
2004
We mark a full year as America's most punctual airline and introduce non-stop service to Sydney, Australia.
2003
Hawaiian launches non-stop San Diego to Maui service.
"Hele On" Self Check-In launches at airports and on the web.
2002
Boeing 767s replace all DC-10s, making Hawaiian Airlines' fleet among the youngest in the industry.
2001
Boeing 717s replace the DC-9 fleet.
Once again, we're rated #1 airline serving Hawaii by Travel + Leisure's annual reader survey.
We acquire the first of 27 new, wide-body Airbus aircraft; the rest will be integrated into the fleet over the next decade.
2009
We transport a record-setting 8.3 million passengers.
Fuel-saving "winglets" are installed on Boeing 767-300R aircraft, resulting in a savings of more than 300,000 gallons of jet fuel annually per aircraft.
2008
Four Boeing 717-200 jets are welcomed to our inter-island fleet, allowing us to add 110 inter-island roundtrip flights per week to the current schedule.
2007
We sign with Airbus and engine maker Rolls-Royce to acquire up to 24 new long-range, wide-body aircraft as part of our fleet renewal plan.
2006
Our streak as #1 on-time airline extends to 30 months.
2005
Airport check-in time is reduced to 60 seconds or less with our new luggage recognition technology.
2004
We mark a full year as America's most punctual airline and introduce non-stop service to Sydney, Australia.
2003
Hawaiian launches non-stop San Diego to Maui service.
"Hele On" Self Check-In launches at airports and on the web.
2002
Boeing 767s replace all DC-10s, making Hawaiian Airlines' fleet among the youngest in the industry.
2001
Boeing 717s replace the DC-9 fleet.
