Hawaiian Airlines Is Overhauling The Premium Experience On 24 Airbus A330s, But Isn't Even Touching Its Narrowbodies

Hawaiian Airlines is overhauling the premium experience on 24 Airbus A330-200s as Alaska Air reworks the carrier’s fleet after its acquisition. Announced in September 2026, the plan targets new cabin interiors and four cabin types by 2028. The retrofit will replace four economy seats with 12 premium-class seats, including Leihoku Suites in the front with fully lie-flat seats behind a closed suite door, plus “Premium Reserve” with larger seats and pitch, followed by premium economy and main cabin. The carrier says interisland fares won’t drop directly, but high-class revenue should reduce pressure. Hawaiian’s A321neo fleet remains undecided, with 717s being retired; the A330s are configured with 18 business and 260 economy seats, including 68 tagged Premium Class.