Despite a geographical divide spanning 4,600 miles, Hawaiʻi and New Zealand (Aotearoa) are often thought to be bonded by a shared commitment to their culture, language and Pacific Island heritage. For 10 years, Hawaiian Airlines’ nonstop flights have served as another bridge between the two countries. Since the route’s launch on March 13, 2013, Hawaiian has proudly carried nearly 144,000 people between Auckland and Honolulu.

At Hawaiian Airlines, we commemorate International Women’s Day by reflecting on our roots and looking forward. 

When Hawaiian Airlines approached Aaron Alter in 2015 to become its chief legal officer, he couldn’t refuse; accepting the job meant returning home to work for the airline he grew up with after 40 years away from the islands.

Hawaiʻi residents can spot their friends, neighbors and family members in a new commercial, airing statewide and on our digital channels, that showcases 22 Hawaiian Airlines employees and their extended ‘ohana going about their day in and out of work – all while humming and singing along to John Cruz’s iconic song, “Island Style.”

As Hawaiian marks its 12th anniversary of Honolulu-Incheon service, South Korea Country Director Soojin Yu reflects on the highlights of her career.

In his annual year-end message, President and CEO Peter Ingram praised employees for overcoming challenges and seizing opportunities: “The reduced flying through the pandemic gave us the opportunity to think through what building back better would look like, for you and for our guests. Last year was about putting that thinking into motion and building a foundation. This year, we start to fly.”

There’s nothing quite as nostalgic as flipping through the pages of a holiday catalog to find the perfect gift for that special someone. Hawaiian Airlines is ringing in this merry season with a nod to the yesteryears through its third annual HawaiianMiles Holiday Catalog, a digital shopping guide featuring over 30 HawaiianMiles partners that offer Hawaiʻi-inspired gifts for every unique personality, from the adventurer to the trendsetter.

Volcanic activity is nothing new to Hawaiʻi’s people, including Hawaiian Airlines’ operations team. And with each significant eruption that has made headlines throughout Hawaiian Airlines’ 93-year history, the more experience our teams have stashed away in preparation for the next.

Hawaiian Airlines today offered a warm welcome to a World War II veteran and two “Rosie the Riveters” arriving in Honolulu for events marking the 81st anniversary of the Pearl Harbor attack.

Tomorrow, Hawaiʻi’s hometown carrier is inviting HawaiianMiles members to support important causes by donating their miles to one (or more) of its 14 local charity partners.