All New Boeing 787-9s Joins The Hawaiian Airlines Fleet with The Leihoku Suites Lie Flat Seats

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On May 15, 2023, Hawaiian Airlines announced they are acquiring several Boeing 787-9s and also introducing a new cabin interior including their new Premium Business Class cabin called Leihōkū Suites.

The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners will be new to the fleet as currently Hawaiian flies the Airbus A330s, the Airbus A321neos and the Boeing 717s. The 787s will be introduced on select routes they stated.

Let’s take a look.

Hawaiian Airlines Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner

What Is The Meaning Of  The Word Leihōkū?

The word “Leihōkū” means “lei (garland) of stars.”

From Hawaiian Airlines

Stars and sky: Hawaiian’s 787 will have a simulated cabin sky, depicting soft daylight, soothing sunrises and sunsets, or dramatic starry evening skies.

Guests in Leihōkū Suites will gaze up at a luminous star compass ceiling evoking the constellations that guided Polynesian voyagers at night..

Leihōkū Suites Video Hawaiian Airlines

Here is a video from Hawaiian Airlines explaining the design concept behind the new airplane and the Leihōkū Suites.

Hawaiian Airlines Boeing 787-9 At A Glance

Hawaiian Business Class Suite: 34 suites, 1-2-1 configuration
Hawaiian Extra Comfort Cabin: 3-3-3 configuration
Hawaiian Main Cabin: 3-3-3 configuration
Total Seats: 300

Hawaiian Airlines Unveils Boeing Dreamliner Cabin Design

Let’s take a look at the cabin specs and photos.

Hawaiian Business Class Suites

This product is scheduled to be introduced into the airline in 2024.

Here are some highlights of the new Business Class Cabin from Hawaiian:

• elegant space with fully lie-flat seating
• an 18-inch in-flight entertainment screen
• personal power outlets
• wireless charging
• direct aisle access with doors
• the suites offers privacy or a shared experience, with combined double seats allowing couples to fall asleep while gazing at a starlit ceiling

 

 

 

 

Additional information can be found on Hawaiian Airlines’ Web site.

Additional information on lie-flat seats in general.