Hawaiian Airlines A330-200 first class review (SAN-HNL)
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Although this is not the first time that I’ve flown Hawaiian Airlines A330-200 first class from San Diego (SAN) to Honolulu (HNL), it was the first time that I had the opportunity to try their new lie-flat first class product. It did not disappoint!
The reverse-ops reverse runway 9 takeoff didn't disappoint either...
Anyway, this is footage from Hawaiian Airlines flight number 15 from SAN to HNL, showing what my experience was like from seat 3J. The flight time was 6 hours and 30 minutes, and the aircraft registration was N375HA.
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"Hawaiian serves authentic Hawaiian cuisine." *Eats Pancakes*
@808galvatron
4 жыл бұрын
Yea catterd by us skychefts lol
@Bobrogers99
4 жыл бұрын
I've watched a couple of other Hawaiian Airlines flights, and their concept of first class food doesn't compare well to any other airline. Of course, this is a U. S. domestic flight, and most other videos are international, and the standards are quite different. At least the seating was first-classish, although it's hard to see how a window seat-er could sneak past an aisle guy in full recline, but I'll take SANspotter's word for it.
@alohafromthe3033
3 жыл бұрын
It would have been more “Hawaiian” with banana pancakes and coconut syrup. But no Hawaiian breakfast is complete without fried rice.
@babyramses5066
3 жыл бұрын
@@alohafromthe3033 agreed. there are alot of simple things they could've done to make the food better and add value. Since it was first class this airline really should've tried harder.
@zachjones6944
2 жыл бұрын
I’m from Hawai’i. Hawaiian airlines business class product is better than U.S. legacy carriers most of the time. However, I rarely fly Hawaiian on inter-Island routes.
When my tiny brain works out your name is SANspotter and SAN is the code of your local airport. I feel a little stupid to work that out only now
@sanspotter
4 жыл бұрын
Hahaha it’s ok...lots of people don’t get it at first either! 👍🏻
@Fartalot3000
4 жыл бұрын
Hahaha didn't you know that...I already knew that when..well..I just read your comment lol
@get2dachoppa249
4 жыл бұрын
Being in the aviation industry myself, I knew what it meant, but I got it confused with the code for San Antonio.
@rashoietolan3047
2 жыл бұрын
You cursed pathetic masochistic
@San17_
2 жыл бұрын
*KSAN
Getting ready to fly the A330 from SAN to HNL in two days
Amazing stuff, as always. Enjoy the sun, I hope!
@sanspotter
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks man! It was nice and sunny the first day, but not so much the next. Oh well. 👍🏻👍🏻
Great video Scott, quality of content keeps getting better. I would love to do a review on SANspotter airlines.😜
@sanspotter
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Stephen! Day 1 of SANspotter Airways operations will include free flights for all my AvGeek friends. 😆
That looks like an amazing flight. And honestly you are right about the blood sugar portion of that, my blood sugar levels would not have been able to handle that either honestly.
Flying first class on the A-330 from HNL to LAX in a few weeks. Thanks for the preview!
Awesome video San spotter! I watched this video for my flight from SAN to YVR. 😂
I have flown out of and into San Diego countless times since I too live here. And I've never landed or taken off from runway 9. You're so lucky
I have lived in Hawaii for 8 and a half years, up until June 2022 I havent left the state since I moved there and I remember the first time stepping off the plane was at SAN at about Midnight, I was so Exited
lovely flight as always
Love it! You are so entertaining - very envious of you getting to HNL whilst I’m close to LGW in pouring rain
I love this video and I inevitably find myself watching it over and over again!
Amazing footage!!!!! You’re an inspiration for me!
@sanspotter
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks!! I’m loving your content as well! ✈️📽😍
I recently booked a Hawaiian Airlines A330-200 from SAN to HNL for June 2021. It's possible they may change the aircraft on me before then, but it looks like Hawaiian is at least planning to bring the A330 back to San Diego as of spring 2021.
Even with crippling toothache I still very much enjoyed this video! Thank you dude.
@sanspotter
4 жыл бұрын
You’re very welcome Stuart - get well soon!
Great review. I’ve been on the Hawaiian A330 PDX to HNL back to ITO with the 717’s, and ITO is my hometown.
Love it. Flown HA at least 50+ times. However, had some anxiety in my adult life and been grounded for a while. Down here in socal too.
Great video. I flew last February in First, HNL to SFO and was a great experience. No complaints.
@sanspotter
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks John! Glad you enjoyed your experience on Hawaiian Airlines - they are really tough to beat!
Man I wish they could stick with the wide body instead of the a321 Anyways great stuff scott, keep up the great vids
@sanspotter
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jack! Yeah, me too. 😕
@asimgodil8008
4 жыл бұрын
Actually the switch to the a321 is only for the winter months, the A330 will be back at SAN by the summer!
@thomasyarnall999
4 жыл бұрын
I think it may have to do with Southwest now flying this route also. There are now 8 direct flights daily from San Diego to Hawaii.
I like your sense of humor, I'm hoping to take a trip to Hawaii soon.
I was about to go to bed, oh well can't miss a new SANspotter video!
@sanspotter
4 жыл бұрын
Hopefully it’s worth a little extra grogginess tomorrow 😬😬😄
We are flying this route in November 22 and Jan 23 and the plane is listed as a A330 for both flight - guess they brought them back
I flew on an Hawaiian Airlines A321from Sacramento to Honolulu and Honolulu to Sacramento and I actually liked it. It’s a really nice airplane.
Great Video! I’m off to Hawaii for the very first time in July next year with AA on the A321 from LAX, flying into HNL and then departing back to LAX out of KOA. It was great to see a review of Hawaiian, even if it’s not the 717 that I’ll be using for my inter island flight, though your 717 video is great!
@sanspotter
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks! You’re gonna love Hawaii...it’s such a stunningly beautiful place. The flights are fun too. 👍🏻👍🏻
@adventurerealm63
3 жыл бұрын
Did you ever make it to Hawaii with COVID-19?
@NewcastleFlyer
3 жыл бұрын
@@adventurerealm63 Sadly not😢 Had three trips to America cancelled now due to covid. Hawaii, Florida and Washington DC. Will be good to get back across as soon as possible though!
I already miss the Hawaiian airlines A330 in San Diego. I've flown it to Honolulu from San Diego once. It was so good. It's sad that they've swapped to a smaller aircraft. But I hope the 787 will come to San Diego when it comes out.
@farmingpotato3372
Жыл бұрын
I think they've put the '330 back in operation for that route. Don't take my word for it tho
@San17_
Жыл бұрын
@@farmingpotato3372 they did
Thank you for this!!
@babyramses5066
3 жыл бұрын
Just out of curiosity what is a mobile salon? Is that where someone does your air while flying because that would be awesome
The a330 is back in service in San Diego now. I have a first class flight this summer on the A330.
That t/o video was like music to my ears!!
One of my favorite youtubers! Great to see the upload, We have to do something about the subscription numbers!!! You deserve heck of a lot more. Also please don't open an airline, you will be the Enron of Airlines :D And I knew I was an OG when I knew the sandwich!! :D
@sanspotter
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks man! So...basically you’re saying that you have no faith in me successfully operating an airline offering double daily A380 service between San Diego and Honolulu? 🤔 Normally I’d be offended, but....I don’t have any faith in myself either. 😂😂👍🏻
Nice video!
Nice job man!!! Very well done
@sanspotter
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Justin!
@jcookaerialphotographyllc6877
4 жыл бұрын
@@sanspotter You're are very welcome!!! Keep up the great work!! Maybe a Delta flight in your future? I love Delta
9:22 I do have a question about the iPad holder.. can you use your own iPad with iPad holder or do you have to use theirs?
Great review! Love those potato chips! 😁
@sanspotter
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Anita! They were dangerously good. 😆
Nice review Scott! Btw ilI like you thumbnail a lot. I didn’t know that Hawaiian is downgrading aircraft for SAN-HNL route.
@sanspotter
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Dr.! Yeah, they probably need the A330 freed up for more international expansion, so now we’re only gonna get the A321neo starting next month. 😕
I love the new swing gates!
Hawaiian will fly out of Austin (AUS) starting next April, using the A330.
What a great video!!
@sanspotter
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Pat! Glad you enjoyed it!
The A330 is back on the route. Soon to be 787 after 2023.
@martinmayfield1932
Жыл бұрын
Are they going to be using the 787 for San?
Great as ever.
@sanspotter
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!
Good thing you filmed the A330! they are switching the aircraft to a A321neo next month *which sucks...* I hope they bring the 787 (if possible)
@sanspotter
4 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I’m hoping to see the HA 787 here eventually. Probably won’t happen for a while though, since they will need those aircraft for premium international routes.
@Railviation
4 жыл бұрын
@@sanspotter you're right, I could see Japan or lax get it :/
@zachjones6944
3 жыл бұрын
HA has a Dreamliner on order.
1:25, The Healthwich from Camden food company!
@sanspotter
4 жыл бұрын
A true OG SANspotter subscriber ☝🏻😎
Nice Video!!
@sanspotter
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Riley! Glad you enjoyed it! 😎👍🏻
im still waiting for camden food to sponsor u...looking at that whipped cream slowly sliding down from the pancake is quite soothing!
@sanspotter
4 жыл бұрын
I think they hate me at this point. 😅 And yeah, that sliding whipped cream was timed perfectly, right? It was totally unplanned, but it worked out very well for the shot!
I think it is a gr8 idea to have A380 service out of SAN especially to HNL. Shoot I didn't come up with that sooner. :(
Some very nice shots..
@sanspotter
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Feline! 🐈😄
Great content as always. In addition what is brand of your back pack you use. As it seems to carry everything you need for your trips?
@sanspotter
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Mike! I use the Swiss Gear 5902 - and I actually wrote a blog post about it, which you can read here: www.sanspotter.com/2019/09/swiss-gear-carry-on/
Super report.Hawaii is such a wonderful place.
@sanspotter
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Yannis! I agree - I love Hawaii!
this guy did some good camera angles
Very nice video...you are hilarious. I plan on taking my family to Hawaii for two weeks in the near future...aloha.
Great video, as always! Do they have strict noise abatement laws when using 9? That takeoff was reminiscent of one out of Orange County.
@sanspotter
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Ryan! Good question. To be honest I’m not sure...maybe someone who knows can chime in...
Thanks for NOT being that guy! There’s always one. Flew home to Maui last week and there was THAT girl. We took off from Denver so I can see wanting to enjoy the views of the Rockies. However, when you’re flying over the pacific and you’re seated on the left hand side of the A/C. The sun is blinding! I had to give up and put on my eyeshades.....couldn’t enjoy my movie. It’s inconsiderate but then again most people are inconsiderate these days. BTW I love your videos Scott🌺
Breaking News: SANSpotter Airlines out of business being 500 Billion Dollars in debt.
@sanspotter
4 жыл бұрын
The funny thing about that is it would probably happen less than 30 minutes after issuing the press release announcing the launch of the airline. 😅
Oh I wanna try Hawaiian Air so bad but darn school LOL, fantastic trip review once again Scott! :)
@sanspotter
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much - do be sure to try both their a330s and a321s if you can. Two completely different experiences, but both very good!
@WHATSAHANDLEIDKIDK
4 жыл бұрын
SANspotter Also their 717’s for interisland
Great video as always, makes me wish that I flew Hawaiian to Hawaii instead of on Alaska
@sanspotter
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Definitely fly Hawaiian if you can next time - feels like being in Hawaii the moment you step onboard. 👍🏻
My flight was also to honolulu too! But its on Gate 51 and mine was HA 15
awesome !!!
You definitely helped me and my fiancé choose this airline thank you
Dark mode on the iPhone... I like it
Hey sanspotter i flew from SAN-HNL it was a nice flight
I just came back from a week in Honolulu. Did the LAX-HNL run (Delta though) and yeah, the weather here was cold and rainy, over there it was sunny and warm.
@sanspotter
4 жыл бұрын
The weather is always better in Hawaii. 😃 Hope you had a great time!
@rf101259
4 жыл бұрын
@@sanspotter OMG OMG OMG you responded to me. See what I did there? Yes, had a great time in Hawaii. Can't wait to go back!
I am flying Hawaiian Airlines October 2021 San Diego to Honolulu, it’s the Airbus 330.
That feeling where your at San deigo and runway 9 is in use then your plane is the only one using 27 in the day
Hi Scott... So much to say here! As soon as pushback w you at the west side of SAN, and seeing the inbound landing, I was yeah. Reverse ops! So lucky! I'm frowning tho that I have to go to FB to see the take off 🤔🤔🤔 A380 balderdash too lol. How about promoting Hawaiian introducing 789 service, that would be so hot!!
@sanspotter
4 жыл бұрын
Yeah, the incoming Alaska airlines plane in that clip was when I first noticed that runway 9 was in use. I’m surprised I didn’t yell “holy crap!” while recording. 😂 Anyway, yeah...I hope to see HA 787s at SAN eventually! Might be a while though...
Why does one want a lie flat seat on a 5-6 hour flight vs the JFK or BOS to Honolulu flight?
Good news! The flight we are taking next May from SAN-HNL on Hawaiian IS ON AN A330!
thank you for flying Trans World Airlines on your flight to Honolulu. We know that you have a choice of Airlines.... T.W.A. had THREE classes of Service from the west coast to HNL. Eco Biz First.. Sorry Scott, but of Course, thank you….that inflight Service is ...no i dont say primitive this time..because i do know that i would hit the hearts of so many U.S. citizens.. Itry to be modest. This is not my Kind of Service Thank you once again and Shine on...
@sanspotter
4 жыл бұрын
If I was granted three wishes, #1 would be to travel back in time and fly TWA first class from LAX to HNL. 😄 I imagine that would truly be something special! But these days, the best we have is Hawaiian - which isn’t that bad actually (at least compared to the competition).
Sorry Scotland, Dame late but I've been flying on Hawaiian Airlines lately Honolulu to San Diego and they're still using but a free fruity
Hello - when you get a chance can you fly Jet Blue Mint from Las Vegas to Boston (going next October to Salem, MA) want to see if Mint is worth it! Thank you!
That Guava juice is POG sir.
Absolutely amazing report as always! Also could we see a southwest vs JetBlue comparison ? Plz
@sanspotter
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Good suggestion...that sounds kind of fun actually...🤔
@jerrychen6142
4 жыл бұрын
No need. B6 all the way
@the11fan33
4 жыл бұрын
Omg you replied 😮!! Thanks I’m from NY and have access to both but I prefer JetBlue just thought we could get your view in an excellent report!
Aloha from Hawaii!
Can you make a Jetsuitex trip report by any chance? I’ve flown them already I would love to here your thoughts on them.
@zackklosowski258
3 жыл бұрын
Wow I like the plane pic you have in the tiny circle
They have to compete with Alaskan and Southwest which uses 737s. The A321 is much newer and has better fuel economy. The only narrow body aircraft that can compete with the A321 is the 737 max and everyone knows what happened to those. The cost of fuel for the current A330 is probably higher per passenger than on A321. While less passengers, Hawaiian must feel that the fuel saving out weighs less passengers. They are also estimating how much of their basic economy class passengers will be using Southwest Airlines.
Great video man, you should definitely start an airline! Sans Airlines!
@sanspotter
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Do you have $5 billion I can borrow? 😆
@aviation04
4 жыл бұрын
@@sanspotter Unfortunately not! Sorry man!🤣😂
@aviation04
4 жыл бұрын
@Daniel Hernandez Lol!
ALOHA!
SANspotter, great work. I was wondering, when you travel are you going for work? If not, how long do you stay in a location? This trip to Hawaii, do you just fly there, Hong around for a day or two and come home? Cheers from Australia. 👍🏻🎥🛫✈️
@sanspotter
4 жыл бұрын
Well, this KZread channel and my blog is my job - so technically, yes, these are business trips. Since I’m still poor 😅, I don’t stay in each location very long - just a day or two. In this case, I was in Honolulu for two days. 👍🏻👍🏻
Fast forward a few years the A330 is still going strong to HNL
What app does he use for boarding passes?
@sanspotter
4 жыл бұрын
Apple wallet. 👍🏻
Please do some videos at MCO
That sandwich looks so good.
The only thing I remember from Hawaiian airlines was how smooth the landing was
Yo Scott, you thought YOUR weather was miserable? Here in MA, we got a snowstorm followed by rain, cold, and more rain.
@sanspotter
4 жыл бұрын
Ok, that’s a little worse than San Diego. 😅 Stay warm up there!
Have you ever considered using some gopro lens distortion filters in your editing software? Not for all the shots, just ones with lines that could/should be straight. Just curious. :)
@sanspotter
4 жыл бұрын
I have tinkered with a few, but it crops the image so much that there’s so benefit of shooting that wide. I’m trying to shoot less of the super wide angle stuff anyway...that’s an easier solution. 😎👍🏻
@HorseTaco
4 жыл бұрын
@@sanspotter Thanks for the reply! I'm a professional editor so I was just wondering if you knew they existed. :)
If I had the money I would lend you the money for Sanspotter Airlines lol
Hey Scott...what the hell is the PGA Tour Grill at the airport ?? Nine holes before boarding ?? A drive on a Par 5 ?? Starting your own airline....no problems I will pop a check in the Mail from the Bank of Uganda !! I still miss the red shoes speaking of Island stuff !! Great flight as always mate...really enjoyed it !! Thanks again !!
@sanspotter
4 жыл бұрын
All the board meetings for SANspotter Airways will be held at that PGA grill. 😄 And thanks for the investment! The bank said they wanted an extra $3 million to ensure a “secure transfer of funds”, but...it sounds totally legit so what the heck. 😂👍🏻
What cameras do you use ? For traveling. Like in the airport
@sanspotter
4 жыл бұрын
Nothing fancy - just an iPhone XS and a GoPro Hero 8.
@pezdacandyboi
4 жыл бұрын
@@sanspotter oh cool thought it was a 360 camera
On a day flight, open the darn window. it's daytime for crying out loud! I AM THAT GUY! and I would do it again.
@indianairlines
3 жыл бұрын
I don't get it SANspotter do HA force you to shut the window shades? I'd find it awful to be on a long daylight flight and not be able to see that beautiful sky
I work for lsg skychefts and we catter thoses planes. And it's an Airbus model plane it's new type of aircrafts.
this was the meal I had on Hawaiian
Hey Scott great video!!!!!!! I just wanted to so that my dad started a Private airline. So we can chat if you want
@sanspotter
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Wow, sounds like quite a project - I wish him tons of luck!
@Travelwithnicolas
4 жыл бұрын
SANspotter Thank you the airline has been in business for a Year now
Given your level of dexterity you should become also the chief engineer at SANSpotter Airlines :-)
@sanspotter
4 жыл бұрын
Absolutely! I mean, how hard would it be to do an engine swap on an A380? 🤷🏼♂️😄
I so agree with you about HA! My boys still talk about how amazing that lie flat set flight was on HA.. I am a resident of Kauai and travel to the neighbor islands on HA. When traveling to the mainland we usually fly HA red eye to LAX on the A33O and take Delta back. Gotta get those points.
Please include some inter island flights:) I recall you don't like the Cessna Caravans.....would be nice footage though (on a sunny day;))
@sanspotter
4 жыл бұрын
Haha! I’m never doing that again unless the skies are clear and I can see the horizon the entire time. 🤮😆
The food looks good scott... The Pineapple cake.... Yummy
@sanspotter
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Franklin! It was really good!
Great video and I’m thinking do they fly from London to Hawaii
@sanspotter
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks! There’s been rumors of them flying to London soon, but...nothing official yet.
SANspotter: ...unless i start my own airline. Me: WHAT???????
Kinda funny how you partner with Surfshark on a flight to Hawaii
Good video but sounds a little more like an advertisement than a candid flight review. I fly HA to and from the mainland often. The meal service is nowhere near as elaborate as you suggest, and Hawaiian only changes the meal selections twice per year. I think the iPads are a poor substitute for seat-back entertainment. It might also be worthy to consider that not everyone is as willing as you are to substitute their excitement about flying to Hawaii for expectations concerning a quality F/J product. Those things aside, HA business class is a competitive product on this route.
Money tied up in a fleet of a380s or 330s? I thought you wanted the 330 for this route.
@sanspotter
4 жыл бұрын
Well, if I’m in charge...I’m choosing A380s. 😄