Hawaiian Airlines, now part of Alaska Airlines and under the Alaska Air Group umbrella, has announced its Kahuʻewai Hawai‘i Investment Plan, a comprehensive initiative committing more than $600 million over the next five years to enhance travel infrastructure and guest experiences across the Hawaiian Islands. The multi-year plan focuses on modernizing airport facilities, upgrading technology platforms, refurbishing aircraft interiors, and deepening the airline’s engagement with local communities and sustainability efforts.
At the core of the plan are major airport renovations at key hubs including Honolulu, Līhu‘e, Kahului, Kona, and Hilo, with improvements designed to streamline passenger flow, increase comfort, and add amenities such as more power charging stations. A standout addition will be a new 10,600-square-foot premium lounge in Honolulu’s Mauka Concourse, setting a higher standard for pre-flight comfort.
Hawaiian Airlines is also investing in digital and operational technology upgrades to modernize its booking and travel management tools. Later this spring, travelers can expect a redesigned app and website with enhanced self-service functionality, tied to the airline’s broader integration with Alaska Airlines’ systems and its planned oneworld alliance membership launch in late April.
The airline’s widebody Airbus A330 fleet will receive full interior overhauls starting in 2028, including new seating, lighting, premium cabins, advanced entertainment systems, and fast, free Starlink Wi-Fi.
Local residents who participate in Hawaiian’s Huakaʻi by Hawaiian loyalty program will receive expanded benefits, such as a 50% bonus on rewards points for Neighbor Island flights along with other kama‘āina perks.
Beyond physical upgrades, the plan emphasizes community impact and sustainability, with expanded partnerships in workforce development, education, regenerative tourism programs like Travel Pono, support for sustainable aviation fuel initiatives, and preservation of Hawai‘i’s cultural and natural heritage.
Learn more here.