HAWAIIAN AIRLINES FLIGHT REVIEW 2020 (Flying During the Pandemic, LAX - HNL, Extra Comfort Seat)

[@brittanyrobinson7531]

Thank you so much for this video. I've been searching trying to figure out what the process will be like. This helped me out so much!

[@SophiesTravelSecrets]

Hi Brittany, so happy that you found me & commented bc I just flew back to LA last night! So...it looks like now they are starting to phase out social distancing bc there was someone next to me when I boarded! My anxiety levels shot up! I spoke to a flight attendant who was quick to act & moved me to an empty middle row. They told me starting Dec 1, they're stopping social distancing. Oh my! My tip is to sit in an aisle seat in the middle row so hopefully no one is next to you & you have the aisle. I will be posting a Hawaii video soon - social distancing edition! Def look out for that video! If you haven't already, pls don't forget to subscribe :) I am going back to HI in Dec so more videos to come! xxx

[@brittanyrobinson7531]

@@SophiesTravelSecrets oh wow. Thanks for the heads up. Looking forward to the following videos.

[@SophiesTravelSecrets]

@@brittanyrobinson7531 Yeah! Kinda crazy you message! They told me all the airlines will be stopping social distancing. Granted, if you're traveling with your partner or your family, you should be fine :) xxx

[@Humbled.Cancerian]

Thank you so much Sophie! This was a FANTASTIC review. You edited perfectly.

[@SophiesTravelSecrets]

Thank you! Tried to make interesting! If you like airlines reviews, I also made one for a recent flight I took on United Airlines. :)

[@auraaguirre8300]

I love your channel. You seem so humble and sweet. Also, knowledgeable. And your voice is very soothing. I just subscribed 🥰

[@SophiesTravelSecrets]

Thank you so much! That is honestly such a sweet comment! My aim is to create travel videos with personal, curated travel tips that are about the destination. I actually use KZbin to research a lot of travel and find I have to go through 10 videos to find something that is actually useful. Really glad you are enjoying the videos! Thanks for subscribing! More to come! ❤️ xx

[@challeway]

Great video. Very informative. My wife ended up getting the extra comfort row 12 for us and my 2 little boys (5 and 2). Hopefully the people around us don't hate us. 🤞

[@SophiesTravelSecrets]

haha, Hawaii is a destination for families so not to worry, you won't be the only one with children. ;) Glad you liked the video! I also have a video of on Oahu and Maui if you're headed to one of these islands! Have the best time! Jealous!

[@challeway]

@@SophiesTravelSecrets awesome. Ill definitely check out your other videos. Thanks again! 🤙

[@10MinuteCars]

Aloha! We subscribed because Erin suggested to. Nice vids!

[@SophiesTravelSecrets]

haha love Erin! She works fast! Thanks so much for subscribing. Hope you learn some good travel tips in my videos! 😉

[@cherylgrasso3832]

Hi Sophie, Great video! If you sit in 11A and 11B is there a wall behind you to keep you from reclining?

[@SophiesTravelSecrets]

There is a wall but you can recline. I was like "oh no" when I sat down but the seat did recline so all good ;)

[@cherylgrasso3832]

@@SophiesTravelSecrets Thank you

[@music68man71]

Very well done. You seemed said you skipped the food, they still have food service on the the route?

[@SophiesTravelSecrets]

Thanks for that! They did hand out sandwiches basically almost right after we had reached causing altitude. I feel the drink service was more limited but I had brought my own water so I didn't really need much else. They did walk around the plane handing out water bottles at least 3 times during the flight. Wish I had known before spending $5 on water at the airport lol! Are you planning to go to Hawaii?

[@music68man71]

@@SophiesTravelSecrets We flew flight 33 from LAX to OGG in December and will make another trip in a month, same flight. Looking forward to trying the service from Ontario. We have family in Hawaii so our only cost is the flight...oh, and buying food...oh, and treating the grandkids...and...you get the idea.

[@SophiesTravelSecrets]

@@music68man71 Yep, those tickets can add up fast! Hawaiian Airlines covid service will mostly change a bit so make sure to keep up with the most relevant information. The video still gives you a nice idea of what it's like to fly Hawaiian Airlines. I only choose them why I fly home to Hawaii. :)

[@ianstephens333]

How is the pre-travel COVID testing? Is it a risky hassle or is it a smooth process?

[@SophiesTravelSecrets]

Hi Ian, not sure of this yet. I flew before pre-travel testing rolled out. One thing to note is that you show your results when you land in Hawaii so I think there is a gap there in their thinking process. I think it should be no test no fly but that is not the case. I would still take all the safety measures like I did in this video (mask, wipe, try not to eat if you can). The safer you are on the flight, hopefully the more you'll be able to enjoy your time in Hawaii! I will be putting out a video on "What to do in Hawaii - Social Distancing Edition" video soon! Make sure to look out for it. When are you planning on going? I am deciding whether I am going to home for Xmas.

[@ianstephens333]

@@SophiesTravelSecrets We're actually going in May so it's quite a ways out and things could definitely change but I booked first class tickets with Hawaiin airlines and made reservations at the Andaz in Maui so I'm just a little concerned about the timing of testing. It seems a little time consuming and not whole lot of time to complete the process.

[@SophiesTravelSecrets]

@@ianstephens333 Oh you're good then as you have sometime until May. If flights are still flexible in May, you should be able to get the test done within the 72 hour time frame. I know Hawaiian Airlines are offering mail to order kits so I would do that. I wouldn't be too put off by the pre-travel testing. If you're test results don't come back in time, then I would say the airlines would allow you to change your flight but best to ask. Andaz Maui is great. I've stayed there before. Love Wailea. You should check out my Maui video. Hawaiian Airlines first class is good too. You'll have a great time in Maui. Def go to Mama's Fish House!

[@robbinmizushima5907]

Thank you so much! I really want to travel but because of the pandemic. I hope to fly Hawaiian when I go to Honolulu for the marathon next year and hopefully fly Hawaiian to Korea to see Bangtan, TWICE and ENHYPEN. Mahalo Nui Loa!

[@SophiesTravelSecrets]

Hopefully you get to visit the islands in 2021! Wishing you a great New Year ahead!

[@christina3048]

Thanks for the seat tip! I actually booked 11A because of you for my trip in 2 weeks. :) But question, if there is no place for your smaller carry on in front of you, where did you put it? Was there enough room in the overhead bins for that + your actual carry on luggage? (I'll be carrying a backpack as my smaller carry on item.)

[@SophiesTravelSecrets]

Ah! This made my night! Nice score! Yep, I put my carry on suitcase and travel bag up top and put smaller items (like my phone, headphones, sanitizer, wipes, etc) in the little net pocket right in the front. This is such a good seat. It's almost like the old school business class (before they had lay flat beds). I did film a Hawaii Guide (Social Distancing Edition). I have yet to edit but will try to pump it out for when you get there! x

[@christina3048]

@@SophiesTravelSecrets Ohh good thinking about the front pocket! Thanks SO much, I'm really excited for this almost-business class experience. (And no worries if you can't edit your Hawaii guide in the next 2 weeks, but if you do I'll definitely watch it before I leave!)

[@SophiesTravelSecrets]

@@christina3048 have a safe flight and good luck on your trip! xx

[@lucasadventures_]

What an awesome trip report, Sophie! Perfectly detailed the following flight, was going to ask about food until I watched the closing! Hawaiian seemed great with social distancing onboard, IFE seemed reliable and views amazing! I've always wanted to visit Hawaii! I just subscribed, would mean so much if you also checked out some of my trip reports to Italy flying Alitalia and maybe subbed back!

[@SophiesTravelSecrets]

Hi Luca! Thank you for the comment! Really glad you enjoyed the video. Hawaii is a beautiful place that I hope you are able to visit one day! Stay safe & hope everyone is doing well over there!

[@jeanineabbate6944]

If I have a connecting flight in LAX from HNL do I need to get tested in Hawaii in order to take a flight in LAX? I just didn't know if you needed to be tested in order to get on a flight that is not your final destination

[@SophiesTravelSecrets]

Hi Jeanine, thanks for reaching out. I would recommend contacting the airlines to make sure we are up to date with current practices, but what I do believe is that you only need to take the pre-travel test when entering the state of Hawaii to avoid the 10 day quarantine. You don't show your test results until you land in Hawaii, thus you could be on a plane with some travelers who may have not chose or didn't have time to take a pre-travel test 72 hours prior to their flight. It would be up to each state (California) or your final destination if you need to take a covid test before entering. At this time, California does not require this but always best to check each state's travel requirements surrounding covid. When is your trip to Hawaii?

[@SophiesTravelSecrets]

Thought also to mention that starting Dec 15 Hawaiian Airlines announced they were stopping to block middle seats. If you are traveling with someone else that will be seated next to you, you should be fine as the plane is a 2-4-2 layout

[@jeanineabbate6944]

@@SophiesTravelSecrets my trip isn’t until November, so a lot could change especially if there is a vaccine. I just have a few connecting flights on the way back and wanted to know if the flights themselves required pre-testing (if you knew). Thanks for your feedback

[@SophiesTravelSecrets]

@@jeanineabbate6944 agreed a lot could change between now and then. At this time, pre-testing is not mandatory to board a plane with Hawaiian Airlines when leaving the islands.

[@SophiesTravelSecrets]

@@jeanineabbate6944 On another note, I am working on a video for social distancing in Hawaii as we speak so look out for this video coming soon for some good tips for Oahu! xx

[@vanessatrevino6613]

Didn’t want to take your mask off to eat?!!! 😅😂

[@SophiesTravelSecrets]

Haha yup! Was nervous 😂

[@えのもん-s3d]

I wanna go to Hawaii

[@SophiesTravelSecrets]

Aw, Hawaii is honestly so beautiful, each island has its own special, personality. Have you ever been? xx

[@えのもん-s3d]

@@SophiesTravelSecrets Of Course!! But only one times. I wish I go to Hawaii. None Flights go to Hawaii from Japan in now.

[@SophiesTravelSecrets]

@@えのもん-s3d Glad you got to visit the islands before. That's ok, it's best for the islands to slowly reopen so they are prepared to welcome you back again! 🌺

[@えのもん-s3d]

@@SophiesTravelSecrets Yeah!! I like aviation and travelling. You live in Oahu？Perhaps you know the A380 whis name is Flying Honu operating by ANA？ I want to board this aircraft.

[@SophiesTravelSecrets]

@@えのもん-s3d A380's are great! So smooth! Always get excited when I get to fly on one. I have looked it up and it looks like the introduction of the A380 for ANA Tokyo - Honolulu has been postponed for now..I would definitely keep your eye on this one when it does come out! When I start flying again, I can make more flight reviews since that's what you like! www.ana.co.jp/en/us/hawaii24/airbus380/

[@alohafromkauai6569]

Nice content

[@SophiesTravelSecrets]

Thank you!! Missing Kaua'i! x

[@dannyabe6452]

Hawaiian is my favorite airline.

[@SophiesTravelSecrets]

Hawaiian Airlines has one the friendliest service of all the airlines! :)