Hawaiian Airlines set to restart Auckland flights
Hawaiian Airlines is restarting seasonal transpacific service to New Zealand.
The route kicks off on November 16, and runs three-times-weekly nonstop through the end of April 2026.
Passengers can book one-stop connections to the US mainland via Honolulu.
“We know Kiwi travelers have eagerly awaited this seasonal service,” said Andrew Stanbury, Regional Director of the South Pacific for Hawaiian Airlines and Alaska Airlines.
“Hawaiian Airlines’ crews can’t wait to welcome them back. Now, with our powerful combined network, guests from Hawaii, the U.S. mainland, and New Zealand have more travel choices than ever.”
Hawaiian has offered the seasonal route to Auckland, NZ for more than a decade.
has connected Auckland with warmth and hospitality. These flights build strong bonds between Hawaiʻi and New Zealand. They link indigenous communities and Pacific Island families.
The airline will deploy widebody Airbus A330 aircraft on the New Zealand flights with 278 seats and high-speed Starlink Wi-Fi.
It includes 18 Business Class lie-flat seats and 68 Extra Comfort premium economy seats.
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