Hawaiian Airlines Retires Iconic Callsign, Marking End of an Era

The iconic callsign of Hawaiian Airlines has officially been retired, marking a significant shift in the airline’s history. This change comes as Hawaiian Airlines merges with Alaska Airlines, ending nearly a century of the “HAWAIIAN” identifier in air travel.

Final Voyage of a Legacy

On October 29, Hawaiian Airlines flight 866 took off from Pago Pago International Airport (PPG) in American Samoa, heading to Honolulu (HNL). This flight was historic as it was the last to utilize the callsign “HAWAIIAN” alongside its IATA identifier, HA.

The Transition to Alaska Airlines

With this merger, Hawaiian Airlines flights will now adopt Alaska Airlines’ flight identifiers. From now on, the new designators will be as follows:

• IATA: AS
• ICAO: ASA
• Callsign: ALASKA

This change symbolizes the end of an era for Hawaiian Airlines and brings a new chapter for the airline as part of the Alaska family.

The Importance of the Hawaiian Callsign

For nearly a century, the callsign “HAWAIIAN” has been a central part of the airline’s identity. It represented not only the airline but also the spirit and culture of the Hawaiian Islands.

The transition reflects the evolving landscape of the aviation industry and the significant changes that can occur as airlines merge and adapt to new operational structures.