Aloha, Thank you for watching the video and for sharing your comment. You are correct! Departure was from 8L not 26L/8R. Apologies, I must have been on autopilot when writing the script and still had memories of the construction/reconstruction 2022-23 closures of 8L rattling around in my brain. Thank you again for commenting and if you haven't already please consider subscribing to the channel. Mahalo, Brad

Thank you for watching the video and for sharing! Very glad that you were able to see a bit of history in the making! If you visit JFK Airport area or have a lay over - we can recommend a visit to the TWA Hotel to see her on display. Thank you again for watching and if you haven't already please consider subscribing to the channel.

Thank you for watching the video and for sharing your experience! Very sorry that your stay did not measure up! It is a shame that the owner & operator MCR Company has done such a great job with the restoration but continues to operates the hotel side of the business with a mix of budget touches while charging a premium. If you haven't already please consider subscribing to the channel.

Thank you for watching the video and for sharing your comments! On the A330 we often choose the front middle seats at the bulkhead as those footwells are much larger and we both have aisle access. If you haven't already please consider subscribing to the channel. Mahalo

Good Luck! Thank you for watching the video and for sharing your success booking HA international award seats! If you haven't already please consider subscribing to the channel. Mahalo

Thank you for watching the video and for your question! Yes - depending on your budget & if you can utilize a cert or miles or the $$ cost is reasonable. AA usually uses narrow body A321's on this route with connections via PHX or LAX. So first will be typical domestic seats not lie flats. Nothing extra special but better than economy. I know some travelers decide to travel in economy and use the $$ difference to upgrade their room or book a special dinner. If you haven't already please consider subscribing to the channel.

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Thank you for watching and for sharing your comment! Agreed the UA 777-300 that runs on this route is a very nice product & I am looking at doing a trip report on it soon. Thank you again for watching and if you haven't already please consider subscribing to the channel.

Thank you for watching & thank you for your question! Yes American Airlines usually offers a Pre Departure Bev on Hawaii flights of Sparkling Wine & Oj/Mimosa on the morning flights. I was offered a PDB on this flight but passed on it as I was a little late boarding and had to sort out a new camera. Thank you again for watching and if you haven't already please consider subscribing to the channel.

@@twoboldlygotravels Awesome! Thank you. I sure will. Great job.

@@GymGuy817JasonEuless Mahalo!!

Thank you for watching the video and for your question! Awards between JFK-HNL usually price at 50,000 miles each way. Lately they seem to be opening up award seats closer to departure - like a week or two out or way in advance .... so very much a "hunt" for availability. Thank you again for your question and if you haven't already please consider subscribing to the channel.

Thank you for watching and for sharing your experience! Sorry that your trip was not a smooth one! Service recovery and airport experience at out stations can be "challenging" on Condor - where their "leisure" airline roots show. Thank you again for watching and if you haven't already please consider subscribing to the channel.

Thank you for watching the video and for your comment! American operates narrow bodies to the West Coast configured with a typical first class recliner seat. The longer DFW flights operate with full lie flats. I have some footage of that product and will put it together in a future video. Thank you again for commenting and if you haven't already please consider subscribing to the channel.

Thank you for watching and for your comment! Turbulence was not bad on this flight but I did miss the internet. Hawaiian now has Starlink operating on all of their NEO fleet and is working on the A330's. I haven't had a chance to fly a bird with Starlink yet - is it as fast as advertised?? Thank you again for commenting and if you haven't already please consider subscribing to the channel.

@@twoboldlygotravels it is super fast 💨!

@@michaelespinosa9168 Thanks - look forward to trying it!

Thank you for watching and for your comment! Yes air travel particularly the US domestic market with its "Big 3" airlines can be a product = commodity business more sensitive to price over service not price and service. Thank you again for your comment & if you haven't already please consider subscribing to the channel.

Thank you very much for watching and for sharing your comments! This was a new airport & routing for us as well so decided that it was worth a video trip report!

Agree more on the TWA hotel. Nice video

TWA Video on its way shortly! .... Apologies for delay in getting it out!

TWA Video on its way shortly! .... Apologies for delay in getting it out!

Thank you for watching and commenting! I agree with you. Will be interesting to see what happens going forward since United is back tracking and (slowly) adding back in seat entertainment in their narrow bodies. Which makes American the odd man out among the big three. Thank you again for commenting and if you haven't already please consider subscribing to the channel.

Thank you for watching and for sharing your feedback! These videos are still very much in the "learning stage" so this helps! If you haven't already please consider subscribing to the channel!

@@twoboldlygotravels Welcome.

Mahalo!

Thank you for watching and for your question! Unfortunately no - not on the narrow body "domestic first" flights. American is granting access though if you are flying on a wide-body to/from Hawaii - DFW and are in "Flagship" Class. I accessed the lounge on this trip with my Alaska + Lounge Membership. If you haven't already please consider subscribing to the channel!

Ugh!!!! I wouldn't be happy either! Sorry that the trip did not work out. Hopefully you will be able to fly it on a future flight. Thank you for watching & sharing your experience. If you haven't already please consider subscribing to the channel. Best wishes for better Luck on your next Trip!

Thank you watching & for your comment! Hawaiian is now committed to the 787 and I share your hopes that Boeing will keep deliveries on track so they can expand their network. The pending decision on the Alaska merger will keep things interesting as well! If you haven't already please consider subscribing to the channel!

Thank you for watching and for commenting! It was a good day for window views!

Thank you for commenting! I just returned from another trip transiting JFK with an overnight in the city. We were traveling with carry ons only so caught the AirTrain to Jamaica Station and then Long Island Rail to Penn Station. It was off peak pricing so all in per person cost to Penn was $9.25 per person.

Thank you for your question! You have eagle eyes - not 100% sure but it does look like him.

Yes it is Kerry King. If you check boarding @ 4.07 you can see his head tattoo clearly and his blackout sunglasses on his head.

Thank you for your question! No - not yet but Hawaiian has completed install on all A321's & announced they are working on adding Starlink WiFi to all A330's by year end. Hopefully they will announce installs for the 787's at some point soon.

Thank you for watching & commenting! I agree with you about the breakfast. If you haven't already please consider subscribing to the channel!

Thank you for your comment and for watching the video! My reference to pacing was in that there was not a long delay getting the meal tray out after the macadamia nuts and drinks were delivered. I had “heard” through the coconut wireless that on some earlier flights they were still working out the kinks with new galley and service flow with the larger first class cabin. On this flight the meal tray was delivered without a long wait much like delivery times on A330 with its smaller 1st cabin. I miss the “plated” service vs the one tray approach too. Recently flew Condor in their Prime Seat and was pleasantly surprised that they served main and dessert plated not on a tray and separately from the appetizers. Please have a look at vid if of interest! Thank you again for commenting and if you haven’t already please consider subscribing to the channel.

Thank you for watching & commenting! Agree the stripes are very much subject to personal preference! It is an interesting brand & marketing effort though and taps into their German market's "childhood memories" of northern beach visits and beach chairs with stripes. Thank you again for commenting! If you haven't already please consider subscribing to the channel.

Thank you for watching and for commenting! The seats are manufactured by Adient Ascent and are currently being used by Qatar on their 787's and has been selected by American for their upcoming 787 deliveries and cabin refit program. It is an international business class seat with a door. I choose this title because the flight was marketed as "domestic first class" and Hawaiian labels the seats Leihoku Suites. Apologies! if I took too much liberty. Thank you again for your comment. If you haven't already please consider subscribing to the channel!

Thank you for watching & thank you for your comment/question! Here is some additional info - hope this helps answer your question. This flight departed from the new Mauka Gate area that is part of Terminal 1 not Terminal 2. Terminal 1 does not have a dedicated "pre screen" USDA check point for carry on bags prior to entering the Terminal 1 lobby. Unlike Terminal 2 (which is used by DL, UA, AA etc - mainland/international flights) & which has USDA screening prior to entering the check in lines. Terminal 1 is also used for Hawaiian's inter island flights (which are not screened) and now with the completion of the new Mauka concourse, many of their mainland flights. The HA mainland flights only depart from the new Terminal 1 Mauka concourse & since carry on bags haven't been USDA scanned elsewhere in Terminal 1 - screening is done at the Mauka gates. With the USDA screening taking place in a "room" located just behind the gate desks and prior to ticket scanning. Thank you again for watching the video and for your comment. If you haven't already please consider subscribing to the channel!

Harvey, the Hawaii-to-Mainland agricultural inspection for carryon bags happens together with TSA processing at HNL terminal 2. The ag inspectors sit right behind the TSA people. In HNL Terminal 1, Hawaiian has too many interisland passengers who do not need agricultural screening, so they set up "mobile" ag checkpoints at the gates serving mainland flights and process mainland passengers there. In Hawaii, no airline owns any gaterooms, and a flight can literally depart from anywhere, and thus the mobile approach to this inspection.

@@jamesmoninger1982 Thanks, makes sense!

Thank you for commenting! I agree and apparently so does United now .... in an about face they are adding - slowly adding - screens back in their narrow body aircraft with a projected completion date of "sometime" in 2025. If you haven't already please consider subscribing to the channel.

Thank you for your feedback & for watching! These Trip Reports are a work in progress & still "very much in the learning stage" so your comments help! If you haven't already please consider subscribing to the channel.

Thank you for watching and for your feedback! These Trip reports are still very "much a work in progress" and the feedback helps immensely! Thank you again for your comments and if you haven't already please consider subscribing to the channel.

Thank you for your Feedback and for watching the Trip Report! Agree with your comments on the Delta catering of the packaged cookie on the HNL-LAX flight & I haven't quite figured out their meal catering as I have also been served a piece of "cake" on the W Coast routes as well. Thank you again for your comments and if you haven't already please consider subscribing to the channel. Several new videos in the can including Condor Prime Seat, Japanese Airlines Business Class, Delta One JFK-HNL and more.

Aloha, Thank you for sharing! Very glad that you enjoyed your stay at the Disney Aulani Resort. Been awhile since we have gone out to Ko Olina Resort area and need to make the trek! If you haven't already please consider subscribing to the channel. Mahalo!

Thank you for commenting!

Thank you for your comment! Agreed! The 199th Fighter Squadron operates out of HNL. They usually sortie mid mornings during the week and when given permission their full bore vertical take offs are impressive!!

Thank you for your comments & Input! If you haven't already please consider subscribing to the channel! Tips for Honolulu .... Much depends on the traveller but here are a few tips, ideas & resources for a visit: Ideas History - Pearl Harbor, Iolani Palace & surrounding area, China Town .... Waikiki - obvious check out the beach, sunset, Statue of Duke, sundowner cocktail at Moana Surfrider under banyan tree ... Beach Walk www.waikikibeachwalk.com Culture & History www.gohawaii.com/cultural-historical-highlights-on-oahu Arts & Museums www.gohawaii.com/islands/oahu/things-to-do/land-activities/arts-culture Some Restaurant Ideas ... www.eater.com/maps/best-restaurants-honolulu-hawaii-38 .... Hope this is helpful!

Thank you for watching & for the input! Finishing video edits now from a Round the World Trip so more content on its way!

Thank you for watching and for your comment! I hope the trip video gives an impression of what a flight might be like.

That is a good question and so much would depend on the individual. If you have never flown before and want to fly I would suggest a short first trip and to travel with someone who has flown before. If you are comfortable sit at the window - the views are magnificent.

@@twoboldlygotravels Unfortunately I wont be able to do a short trip first and I'm going alone. I guess I'm jumping in feet first.

@@lorettamulkey7508 Best wishes for a safe & fun trip and first flight!

Thank you for your comments & feedback. It is very helpful as these first videos are still very much a "learning experience". I agree with your sentiment towards United but 3.7 million miles is quite an achievement! More videos are coming and I look forward to your input!

WOW! That brings back some fond memories! Hope that you are doing well & So glad that you found the channel! More trip reports in the works! (If you haven't already - Please subscribe to the channel for alerts.) Mahalo!

@@twoboldlygotravels Subscribed!

Thank you for sharing your comments! I agree on American! Oneworld is my current preferred alliance & I enjoy the Emerald benefit of Flagship Lounge access every chance I can get!

Thank you so much for your comments! Each of these Trip Reports is still very much a learning process & work in progress! More Trip Reports are in the works! (If you haven't already - Please subscribe to the channel for alerts.)

Thank you for sharirng your comments! Very glad that the video was of help! (If you haven't already - Please subscribe to the channel for alerts.)

@@twoboldlygotravels already done. Sitting in HNL now waiting on rental car.

Many Thanks & Enjoy your time on Oahu!

Thank you for watching and for your comments. Very much appreciated! Just starting the channel so each new video is a bit of an experiment. Best wishes for safe travels and please consider subscribing!

I agree & think their decision to remove screens is a poor one. Making American the "odd man out" as Delta has seat back screens across their domestic fleet and United is now adding screens back to their domestic fleet (albeit, slowly) and plans to have seat back entertainment back in 1/3 of their narrow bodies by year end. Thank you for your comment! & Please consider subscribing to the channel.

I agree! Latest info out is that (maybe) 1/3 of their narrow body fleet will have new seats with seat back entertainment by year end and projected completion all aircraft 2025-26.