TRIP REPORT | Hawaiian Airlines A330-200 Extra Comfort LAX-HNL

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*REMINDER! Hawaiian Airlines has transferred to the Tom Bradley West Gates Midfield Concourse (Gates 201-225). They no longer operate in Terminal 5. It takes about 15 minutes to walk to the concourse, so arrive extra early and be on time! Another reminder: Due to this concourse being only a year old, it lacks shops and restaurants. Most restaurants are in the Great Hall in the Tom Bradley side of the terminal. Here is a link to see LAX terminal maps: www.flylax.com/lax-terminal-maps
(0:00) - Intro
(0:24) - Trip Report Begins
(0:42) - Terminal Info
(3:13) - Boarding/Boarding Info
(4:06) - Arrive at Seat/Seat Tour
(7:02) - Pushback/Engine Start
(7:45) - Takeoff Runway 24L
(10:45) - Climb/Start of Service
(11:12) - Inflight Entertainment/IFE Screen Tour
(12:23) - Breakfast/Inflight Service
(13:39) - Lavatory
(14:00) - Decent into HNL
(14:44) - Gear Down and Final Approach Runway 8L
(15:00) - Landing Runway 8L
(16:54) - Taxi Into Gate
N-Number: N388HA
Aircraft: A330-200
From: LAX (Los Angeles CA)
To: HNL (Honolulu HI)
Seat: 11A (Extra Comfort | Window | Bulkhead)
Flight Number: HA 1
Date: April 2, 2022
Flight Time: 5 Hours, 52 Minutes
Depart LAX: 7:08 AM
Arrive HNL: 10:00AM
Filmed with: iPhone 12 Pro and GoPro Hero 10
Editing: iMovie

[@naturallyherb]

That engine sound is gorgeous! Also love that row 11 is in its little private cabin!

[@delroy64]

I had no idea about the headrest. Thanks for this helpful video!

[@maiyang1987my]

This is great. Thank you. This really helps put some ease to my planning for Hawaii soon, let alone first time Flyer!

[@spark_6710]

1st time !!? Really !? How exciting !! CONGRATS !! I suggest you to not to expect too much ,then you'll be enjoying it a lot !! Lol. It's really fun !! I suggest you to bring some snacks as airplane meals can be unhealthy ( very high calories & tons of preservatives in ! )& they're much smaller nowadays which I prefer ! As well as they can make mistakes if you request special meals like I do !( vegetarian/ vegan ) ,then you'll be starved ! Oh ! Definitely bring ear plugs / nose spray to prevent ear aches !! Especially descending/ landing !! It can really really hurt !! Wear 'em tightly & if that still makes you hurt ,massage the back of your ears & try close 'em tightly ( not much gap between the ear plugs & the holes of your ears !! ) ,this works !! Also suck on sour candies,peppermint candies ( so you'll swallow more salaiva naturally ),these work so much better than chewing gums ,drinking hot tea,or blowing your nose ,trust me !! Lol. You should use a decongestant nasal spray 30 minutes before flying !! Pack your essentials like make ups,toothpastes,skin care products, all liquid stuff ( remember 3 1 1 rule !! )& underwear ,valuables in your hand luggage so that you can keep 'em near to reach whenever you need ! Also ,preventing them from get stolen !! Checked in luggage can get damaged,lost ,or stolen ,not frequently ,but happens !! Also,beware of hold luggage at hotels ,mine got stolen !! Enjoy ! 👍💜🥁🐉🎤🎶✈️💞

[@jr1195]

Thank you for this trip report I appreciate the subtitles , It gives the trip report and unbiased angle , Very much appreciated.....

[@standbycolin]

Thank you! Glad you liked it. I found these subtitles a little old so I updated them in my latest trip report, but I’m still glad you appreciated them

[@blackswordsmanguts]

Thank you for this video. I will be flying to Hawaii in October. I'm glad I upgraded my seats to extra comfort.

[@lukemelton2966]

Amazing trip report, and fantastic editing! I subbed, keep up the good work!

[@standbycolin]

Thank you so much! I’m close to that big 1K so I really appreciate the follow!

[@Marktaxi]

Great! Finally an av geek who knows how important the cloud break is!

[@standbycolin]

It’s probably the best scene in that video. In person it looks even more cool

[@Marktaxi]

And gives the viewer a great perception of the equipment airspeed skimming above the cloud base. Good work.

[@standbycolin]

@@Marktaxi haha yes, and thank you

[@scottiejoy9016]

Thank you for sharing this 😊

[@CodyBarnette]

Great work on this trip report! I just discovered and subscribed to your channel. Keep up the great work!

[@standbycolin]

Thank you for the support!

[@linda6725]

Great informative video. After researching the seat configurations for extra comfort on my upcoming July trip I booked row 4F this time. I flew two years in economy and swore never again! If you can nab any of these 11 seats right behind first class do it!! You will not regret it. Well worth the extra cash for such a long flight.

[@65bribri]

Just subscribed, but I’m amazed you don’t have more subscribers! You do a great job. Keep it up!✈️

[@standbycolin]

Thank you so much! Appreciate it!

[@you_734]

Man this is video is sooooo good

[@standbycolin]

Thank you!

[@paulaosuna8235]

I think your video did very well on the extended comfort seats

[@standbycolin]

Glad it helped!

[@justsebas01]

Great video! Flying on this exact seat this weekend, noticed that it seems to be in its own little private section of the plane. Hopefully the 11 hour journey will have some newer IFE’s.

[@standbycolin]

That’s awesome! Yeah I meant to mention about the cabin. It’s a really small cabin, only two rows, making it feel like it’s your own private cabin. I think you’ll enjoy it! Glad you liked the trip report!

[@tamaramcgee3493]

This took me back home for awhile.

[@erikh9991]

We just used that terminal for Aer Lingus. We leave in September using that terminal for Hawaiian Airlines. It's like a mile walk from the curb to the gates. We had someone who was handicapped and boy it took us a long time to get to our gate.

[@spark_6710]

Woah !! That long !!? Discouraging 😞 😅💜🥁🐉🎤🎶✈️💞

[@LMays-cu2hp]

Looking very nice..

[@ModifydCD]

Awesome flight. Great views. Thanks. I think I may give them a try from Austin next time since service has started. -- I did the AA 777-200 from DFW to HNLon my channel in premium economy

[@standbycolin]

Glad you enjoyed it! I definitely recommend these seats!

[@ninja1912]

Will be flying in that exact seat in May 2023 From JFK in NY to Honolulu. Thanks for this video !! 😊

[@standbycolin]

Glad you liked it! Hope you enjoy your flight on Hawaiian!

[@sonnymarino7904]

The bulk head seating is great if you have a small child as we had & after they reach cruz altitude we layer a blanket down and let her play. downside is because the IFE’s in the arm rest you can’t raise it & get more seating space…just my 2 cents

[@bluesuit3]

I just flew that same seat home on last Thursday night from Ogg to LAX

[@standbycolin]

Nice. Hope you enjoyed as much as I did!

[@bluesuit3]

@@standbycolin the only thing I didn't like was the walk across the terminal to the otherside just to get to the gates. It has to be a better way.

[@standbycolin]

@@bluesuit3 I agree, i wish LAX thought of a better way to do that before they built the terminal. Hopefully they do something that helps later, maybe a small tram

[@bluesuit3]

@@standbycolin that's what I was thinking also however, for my next trip we might try Long Beach and see how that works. But they fly 3,3,3 seat configuration. I like 2 3 2 better

[@TheAguilarFam5]

1:44 oh yes the sound of beeping I love that music

[@TheAguilarFam5]

Hi

[@spark_6710]

The view at 14: 37 !!! 😍😀👍👍💜🥁🐉🎤🎶✈️🏝💞

[@anabelf5894]

Thanks for the video I will be flying Hawaiian Airlines this December from SFO to Honolulu for the first time and was debating whether to pick that little private cabin area as I was watching other videos I came upon one from JFK to Honolulu and the family was seating on the four seat section and filmed the constant traffic of people waiting for the restroom some were even laughing conversating with others. Did you find experience that?

[@spark_6710]

Wow ! That's coming so soon !! I am planning mine for next January for my mom's birthday ! I think the more secluded area seats are better for your comfort !! Middle sections are usually not comfortable to begin with !! Lol. My case is that I prefer those mid sections( on the isle sides ,especially the very front with the wall )lately if not isle seats are available as I find myself going to bathrooms too often !! Also they're a bit safer than window seats in case of an accident or a crash ,but that's VERY rare ( plane crash )!! I believe ! I just think of that always !! Lol. Sorry. My favourite seats are middle seats now ! Lol. Everyone hates them,though !! Lol Near exits are great as more leg rooms naturally ! But,you have to be strong like a man ( in case of an emergency you'll be the one to open the emergency exit door !! Lol I had turned it down / switched before ! Now ,I am strong enough ,though !! Lol ) Flying in an extra comfort economy class is always a better choice than an economy class for a long haul !! I am so jealous that you're going to Hawaii so soon !! I've been there several times my life !! Enjoy !!! 👍👍💜🥁🐉🎤🎶✈️🏝💞

[@mishpelle818]

How early did you arrive at LAX to make this flight (get through security, grab a snack, walk through the terminal, etc.)? Thanks!

[@mamsrakja-mv4ws]

im going to utah next month by plane

[@Big_Ule]

First time flying to Hawaii. I have an 8:30am departure time from LAX to Maui. What time do you recommend I arrive at LAX? I have a party of 4.

[@standbycolin]

My rule is arrive 2 hours before departure. However, since Hawaiian is departing out of the new West Concourse at LAX, it is recommended to arrive even earlier. Maybe 2-3 hours early. Hope you enjoy your flight!

[@diondrakesims2830]

How the width on the comfort seat I'm a big guy???

[@TheHaloRed]

I believe it wasn't Hawaiian Airlines' decision to move terminals. According to HAL, LAX forced them to against their wishes.

[@user-pg7ws9qm7i]

Hawaiian Airlines lost my wife and I as customers because of The long walk from curb to gate .We have been loyal customers in the past and miss the A 330 and flight crews Please go back to sharing terminals and the nice flight attendance

[@user-pg7ws9qm7i]

That's nice flight attendants 😢

[@teamalohadesignco.3407]

Aloha Colin, does the entertainment screen have Bluetooth or only a old school jack to plug in headphones ? I book that same seat an plan on using my Bluetooth noise canceling headphones, but can’t find any info on the headphone options/ Mahalo

[@standbycolin]

Great question! Hawaiian currently does not offer Bluetooth technology on any of their A330s.

[@teamalohadesignco.3407]

@@standbycolin so do you remember if there’s a audio jack to plug corded headphones into to watch movies on their entertainment screen ?

[@standbycolin]

@@teamalohadesignco.3407 Yes there is a headphone jack. The headphone jack is actually on the end of your armrest, which is very rare in aircraft today.

[@teamalohadesignco.3407]

@@standbycolin mahalo

[@bains1]

does they have usbC charger port

[@emichin7010]

I never Hawaiian Airlines any more. The Most cramped seats I’ve ever experienced. And I have been flying for decades.

[@anamontes8758]

Is this flight smooth for the most part? I’m a nervous flier with turbulence.

[@standbycolin]

Yes! Almost all Hawaii flights are really smooth. When you reach the islands, they can tend to get a bit bumpy but it’s nothing👍

[@theresamiller4964]

Me too. I'm flying American to Hawaii in October with a short stopover in Phoenix. I was on this exact flight in 2019 and it was really smooth.

[@theresamiller4964]

I should have noted that my flight originates in Boston.

[@rylans.5365]

Do not worry. Turbulence will never jeopardize the safety of your flight. It is normal for an aerodynamic tube darting through the air to get a little bumpy.

[@spark_6710]

@@rylans.5365 That's true & I was gonna mention that to her ! But you did it ,so great !! But,still real cray cray turbulance makes me worry ,too !! Lol. 👍👍💜🥁🐉🎤🎶✈️💞

[@djtwelvetwenty2939]

Sounded like a hard landing

[@standbycolin]

Yeah haha. A330s tend to be a little loud on takeoff and landing

[@johnharris6655]

Since there is no seat infront of you, where do you store your carry on stuff.

[@standbycolin]

Good question! If you are seated in a bulkhead seat, like this seat I sat in, you are REQUIRED to put your carry on items in the overhead bin. This cabin is very small, so I wouldn’t be worried about the overhead bins filling up when you board. I do keep a couple things with me during taxi, takeoff, and landing, such as my headphones or my iPad, which I just put in the seat back pocket or hold them in my hands. It can be a while until the seat belt sign turns off to get your belongings from the overhead during climb and cruise, depending on turbulence.

[@teamalohadesignco.3407]

@@standbycolin Aloha Colin, does the entertainment screen have Bluetooth or only a old school jack to plug in headphones ? I book that same seat an plan on using my Bluetooth noise canceling headphones, but can’t find any info on the headphone options/ Mahalo

[@WillRoah]

What’s up man Is there WiFi available on the plane ?

[@standbycolin]

Unfortunately there is not wifi available on the plane (yet). Hawaiian announced earlier this year they plan on having free wifi using the Starlink system made by Elon Musk. This will only be available on select transpacific flights beginning next year.

[@WillRoah]

@@standbycolin oh yea I read about that damn so there is not even WiFi that u can pay for ?

[@standbycolin]

@@WillRoah no unfortunately

[@christopherjones1296]

Next time pick row 14 or 15. Better recline and the windows are aligned better.

[@standbycolin]

That is true! In fact, I have the return flight from Hawaii uploading this Friday at 10 AM, in which I’ll be seated at a normal seat, which is 16A

[@juliannaoliver6504]

Thanks for this I just booked row 14!

[@spark_6710]

@@standbycolin Lol.👍😀💜🥁🐉🎤🎶✈️😆💞

[@spark_6710]

@@juliannaoliver6504 Oh ! YAY !! 👍👍👏👏💜🥁🐉🎤🎶✈️💞

[@spark_6710]

A very good advice !! 👍👍💜🥁🐉🎤🎶✈️💞

[@Leo_Vasileio]

Hawaiian seriously needs to upgrade these interiors with better seats both economy and business class.

[@007Bugaboo]

Do you keep the blanket/pillow set or was the $10 the rental price?

[@standbycolin]

You can take your blanket/pillow set with you. It is yours to keep!

[@spark_6710]

@@standbycolin Whaat ? Are you sure !!? Lol. I didn't know that !! I've flown more than 80 flights in my life ,but never done that !!! 😲💜🥁🐉🎤🎶✈️💞

[@robertl6442]

Nice video! Does Hawaiian give you free alcoholic drinks if you have an Extra Comfort Seat? (I saw a video from 3 years ago which said that they do, but could not find anything more recent).

[@standbycolin]

It seems now that every passenger has to purchase alcoholic beverages onboard. I’m assuming they changed this due to the growing concern about alcohol and disruptive passengers onboard flights from the COVID pandemic.

[@robertl6442]

@@standbycolin Thanks! I just bought extra comfort for an 11 hour flight for $250 - hope its much better than economy!

[@spark_6710]

@@standbycolin I see !! Lol. Yea,there are so many videos of crazy passengers on flights lately since the pandemic !! Really cray cray people !! Lol.💜🥁🐉🎤🎶✈️💞

[@spark_6710]

@@robertl6442 All those extra comfort ,comfort plus ,de light ( for Virgine is fabulous !! )are a must for a long haul flight ✈️ Your legs & back & butt will feel the difference !! Lol. And usually you'll get a better service than a regular economy class !! 👍👍💜🥁🐉🎤🎶✈️💞

[@Designerbabybag]

Is that joe Biden at 2:50? 😂

[@gwenbateau2680]

Can't be. Too lucid.