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Hawaiian Airlines has announced the suspension of its nonstop service between Boston Logan International Airport and Honolulu’s Daniel K. Inouye International Airport, with the final flight set for November 19, 2025. The airline cited persistently low demand for travel in the post-pandemic period as a key factor in this decision. Additionally, Hawaiian Airlines will cut two other underperforming routes to focus on more profitable operations. This shift reflects the airline’s strategy to adapt to changing market dynamics and enhance service to high-demand destinations.
BOSTON – Hawaiian Airlines is set to suspend its nonstop service between Boston’s Logan International Airport and Honolulu’s Daniel K. Inouye International Airport beginning this fall, with the final flight scheduled for November 19, 2025. This decision marks the end of a route that has been recognized as the longest regularly scheduled domestic route in U.S. history, stretching 5,095 miles and taking approximately 11 hours and 40 minutes to complete.
The Boston route, which operated four times weekly, was originally launched in 2019. However, the airline has cited persistently low demand for travel in the post-pandemic period as a significant factor in its decision to suspend the service. The announcement reflects broader market challenges, prompting the airline to reconsider its flight offerings.
In addition to the Boston-Honolulu route, Hawaiian Airlines is cutting two other “underperforming” routes: flights from Honolulu to Incheon, South Korea, and Fukuoka, Japan. This strategic move is aimed at reallocating resources towards more profitable operations amid ongoing challenges in travel demand, particularly from Asia.
Travelers who have booked flights affected by the suspension will be provided with options for alternative flights or the opportunity to request refunds. Similar route suspensions have been seen with Delta Air Lines, which previously announced its own discontinuation of nonstop service from Boston to Hawaii, with the last flight scheduled for November 20, 2025. Delta had only initiated its nonstop route between Boston and Honolulu in 2024.
The move by Hawaiian Airlines comes in response to a significant decline in visitor numbers from key markets such as Japan and South Korea. Data reveals that the number of visitors from Japan to Hawaii plummeted by 54% in 2024 compared to 2019 levels, while South Korean tourist arrivals fell by nearly a third. These reductions have directly impacted the performance of routes connecting these regions to Hawaii.
In light of these circumstances, Hawaiian Airlines plans to refocus its services, aiming to enhance profitability by increasing flights to destinations that reflect strong demand. The airline intends to add daily flights to Sydney, Australia, and increase services to Tahiti and various California cities. Furthermore, Hawaiian Airlines will expand its offerings to Seattle and Los Angeles during peak travel periods, aiming to attract more travelers to these popular destinations.
Despite the suspension of certain routes, Hawaiian Airlines will maintain its flights to Japan and will continue to facilitate travel for customers through connections offered by partner airlines, as well as one-stop itineraries to affected destinations. The company is working to provide travelers with the best possible options going forward, emphasizing its commitment to customer service during this transition period.
The airline’s latest adjustments highlight ongoing efforts to adapt to an evolving travel landscape, focusing on routes with higher demand potential while addressing the complexities of post-pandemic travel behavior. Hawaiian Airlines remains dedicated to serving its customers and finding strategies for continued success within the airline industry.
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