Hawaiian Airlines to replace 717 fleet with Boeing 737-800s by 2028

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Alaska Airlines, Inc. selects 737-800s to strengthen Hawaiian Airlines' Neighbor Island service, enhancing the guest experience and increasing capacity

July 21, 2026 4:30 PM EDT

Hawaiian Airlines-branded Boeing 737-800s will replace the retiring Boeing 717 fleet, bringing proven, reliable aircraft with premium interiors and fast, free Starlink Wi-Fi to Neighbor Island flying.The future fleet will be based in Honolulu (HNL) and flown and crewed by Honolulu-based pilots and flight attendants.This represents the next step in the journey to bring more value to Hawai'i and the Hawai'i traveler, building on... More