Alaska Airlines Says It Will Keep Hawaiian’s Boeing 717s For 5 Years Plus

Simple Flying

By Joe Kunzler

Published Dec 17, 2023

New information has come to light about Alaska Air Group's intentions with Hawaiian Airlines' Boeing 717, provided regulators permit the acquisition.

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Alaska Airlines plans to operate Hawaiian Airlines' Boeing 717 beyond the next five years, preserving the heart of Hawaiian interisland service.
Hawaiian Airlines employs the Boeing 717 for almost 30-minute flights, and Alaska Air Group's interest reignites the aircraft's future with the airline.
Alaska Air Group is confident in operating the life-extended Boeing 717s until an equally capable replacement is selected.