Alaska Airlines Stole Hawaiian's Boeing 787s – Which Plane Can Now Replace Its Airbus A330s?

Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines, following their merger, now share a fleet strategy that has reshaped long-haul operations. The combined airline group is integrating twin-aisle aircraft into the Alaska brand as Hawaiian’s widebodies have been repurposed.

The piece notes that Alaska-branded Boeing 787 Dreamliners are being deployed on transpacific routes originating from Seattle, marking a historic expansion of twin-aisle service under the Alaska name.

A key fleet question centers on Hawaiian’s Airbus A330-200s, which continue to operate but are slated for replacement in the 2030s. The article identifies two primary candidates for replacing the A330s, though it does not specify the aircraft types.

The analysis focuses on how the merger has created a gap in the flightline for Hawaiian and how the search for a long-term replacement is shaping strategy for the 2030s. No exact dates, routes, or aircraft specifics beyond the general candidates are provided in the material.