Hawaiian Airlines is Opening a New Premium Lounge in Honolulu
The new lounge will open at the Honolulu airport in 2027.
Hawaiian Airlines is opening a new lounge in the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) in Honolulu, set to open at the end of 2027.
It will be located at the Mauka Concourse in Terminal 1.
The lounge was first announced in December 2024 by Alaska Air Group, which acquired the Honolulu-based airlines last year.
“We are reimagining the travel experience with spaces that showcase our dedication to guest satisfaction and the unique culture of Hawai‘i,” said Alaska’s vice president of guest products and experience, Todd Traynor-Corey, in a statement. “Our new Honolulu lounge will be the first-of-its-kind within this space and will offer a modern oasis for our guests to enjoy.”
Right now, Hawaiian Airlines offers two different types of lounges in Honolulu: a Premier Club and a Plumeria Lounge. The Premier Club is open to elite frequent flyers, first-class flyers and club members, while the Plumeria Lounge is limited to those flying in long-haul first class and select top-tier elite members.
A rendering of the outside of Hawaiian Airlines’ new premium lounge at the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport.
Illustration: Courtesy of Hawaiian Airlines
This lounge is five times bigger than the airlines’ existing Premier Lounge and will feature floor-to-ceiling windows and lots of comfy seating. The first design concepts are largely inspired by Hawaiʻi’s natural beauty, the airlines said, to create a relaxing environment for travelers.
More details, including final design and guest access, will be shared at a later date.
Hawaiian Airlines’ new lounge at its Honolulu hub is the latest in a series of enhancements to deliver a superior airport guest experience across the islands. Last month Hawaiian opened its second Premier Club at Maui’s Kahului Airport—the airline’s sixth Premier Club in Hawai‘i—and is planning additional investments in its Neighbor Island lounges.
Earlier this month the airlines also announced that surfboards, bicycles, golf clubs and other sports equipment will be considered standard checked baggage on every flight.
