LAX to HNL in Hawaiian Airlines 787-9 first class

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The 787-9 first class suite is a game changer for Hawaiian Airlines. It features 18 inch video screens, privacy doors, and fully lie flat seats. It's very competitive IMHO.

The most disappointing thing about the experience is the food. They haven't improved the menus all that much unfortunately.

This is a full review of flight number 3 from Los Angeles (LAX) to Honolulu (HNL). Total flying time was 4 hours and 45 minutes, my seat number was 5J, and the aircraft registration was N781HA.

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[lameowizard]

Take a shot every time he mentions first class should be called business class.

[OrlandoAyala]

Flew this plane a couple of months ago with my wife in the center seats and it was great. Not even a little bit of an issue there.

We separated and had window seats on the way home just to try that option. Both were good.

[lonestarintn]

Im based out of Nashville and flew to Oahu via MSP, 4-11 Sept on Delta One. From MSP-HNL it was a B767-300ER (K). Nothing compared to the Hawaiian Flight you were on. I think Im going to fly to Phoenix and catch that Hawaiian flight to Oahu next time. Thanks for the review

[cincinatti_matt]

Great watch as always Scott, super high quality - hope you’re well🙌

[LMays-cuhp]

Thank you for sharing your trip here. I hear you about First Class nowadays over possibly the last ten years with US carriers. I came from my former airline, that yes, First, Business and were on our international flights. And we use to fly our two class 777s from Chicago to Honolulu that only had the First and full Economy. Those great flights were always full. But there have been times when a 777 had to be used for the Honolulu flights and people were surprised when those flights fly. Passengers really loved being seated from Economy up to Business on this long-haul flight. Those were the days from my former airline.😊

[dianeleazenby]

Wow! That’s a pretty fancy setup! Great job Scott, as usual!

[ryanfrisby]

Scott putting out amazing content as always!!!

[davidlazarus]

9:00 What! A SanSpotter meal without Chicken and Rice! Sacrilege.

[michaelespinosa]

Aloha and mahalo! I love Hawaiian airlines and had such a wonderful time on their a321 neo first class I can’t imagine how awesome this would be! Only domestic carrier where everyone in all classes gets a meal btw!

[kevinkong]

Thanks for Scott update, you gave me a lot concepts of flight experience

[dianeschroeder]

Great review of Hawaiian’s new Dreamliner! I’ve seen a few reviews where people say the food is pretty good so I think that’s just a breakfast thing. The seat looks great in first/business class. I can’t wait to see what premium economy looks like. I’ll be waiting…❤️✈️

[jimmyjames]

Awesome review! Thanks for the info + video!

[artperez]

I was on the inaugural flight from LAX to HNL back in May. I LOVED IT!! Definitely an improvement over "first class" on the A330.

[shehebehsuebwisshgauwbevsjs]

Same seat as qatar 787-9!

Great video as always:)

[Calebs_Aviation]

Great video Scott! I loved it and it reminded me a lot of your last “First Class” Biz Class 😂on the Hawaiian Airlines A330-200 but this is way better!
Cheers 🥂 my friend
I cannot wait to fly Hawaiian someday hopefully on the B787-9 when I head to Hawaii this next summer! 😅
🤙 🌺 LOVED IT DUDE!

[cleanbandits]

Hawaiian spec'd these birds in a two-class config, so there is no P.E. cabin. And personally, I'll probably never have Hawaii on my bucket list when there are so many less-expensive and more-welcoming places just a little bit further across the Pacific.

That all said, your reviews are always phenomenal, Scott. You're up there among the absolute best airline reviewers.

[cx]

Look forward to seeing the 787 here in Oz 🇦🇺✌🏻

[ganderson]

Question I have RE LAX. If you arrive one terminal and need to go to another terminal change airlines etc. do you need to go through security again? Or is there a corridor between all terminal on the security side? Hope makes sense. Thanks

[martinmayfield]

Did they give you the option for Mai Tai’s in first class before take off ?

[EagleRockers]

If walking is a problem, what does one do to get to the gate after checking in? Are there people movers to help?