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Airline Guide for Aloha Airlines

Airline Overview

Aloha, the Hawaiian word expressing affection or love, is also the name of the regional airline headquartered in Honolulu. Aloha Airlines serves inter-island routes within the Hawaiian Islands and trans-pacific routes between Hawaii and six airports in the U.S. (Las Vegas, Oakland, Orange County, Reno, Sacramento, and San Diego).

Telephone

Reservations: (800) 367-5250 from the U.S. Mainland and neighboring islands and 484-1111 from Oahu.

Check-in

Aloha Airlines passengers can check-in online as early as 24 hours prior to their flight, but no later then two hours from the scheduled departure time. For inter-island flights, travelers should check-in at least 60 minutes prior to departure. For transpacific flights, travelers should check-in at least 90 minutes prior to departure.

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Baggage

Carry-on: One carry-on bag per person in addition to one personal item, such as a purse, briefcase, or laptop. Carry-on items can be as large as 8 x 14 x 22 in (20 x 36 x 56cm), with a maximum weight of 20lbs (10kg).

Checked: Up to two items on U.S. domestic flights (including inter-island) and flights between the U.S. mainland and Hawaii. Each item should weigh no more than 50lbs (23kg) and not exceed 62 linear in (158cm) (length + width + height). Travelers may check a golf bag in place of one piece of checked baggage on any of Aloha's domestic flights. Golf bags should contain no more than 14 clubs, 12 golf balls, and one pair of golf shoes.

Excess: Items over 70 lbs (32 kg) will not be accepted.

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Passenger Change Details

For flights between the U.S. and Hawaii: date, flight and route changes can be made for a fee of $125 per segment, plus any additional cost for the price of the new ticket.

For flights wholly within Hawaii or wholly with the U.S.: date, flight and route changes can be made for a fee of $25 per segment, plus any additional cost for the price of the new ticket.

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Child Fares

Infants under the age of two with a seat pay the applicable adult fare on inter-island and Hawaii-U.S. flights. Infants must be in an approved infant seat and there is a maximum of two infants per adult. Infants under the age of two traveling in an adult's lap fly for free, there is a maximum of one infant per adult.

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Pets

Aloha Airlines will transport small domestic cats, dogs, rabbits, guinea pigs, turtles, and household birds within the State of Hawaii, but the airline does not transport pets between the Hawaiian Islands and the U.S. Mainland. Larger pets travel as checked baggage on a space-available basis. Charges range from $35 for animals of 50 lbs (23 kg) or less; $60 for animals 51-70 lbs (23 - 32 kg); and $100 for animals between 71 and 100 lbs (33 - 45 kg).

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Carrying Musical Instruments

Standard baggage allowance applies. A separate seat can be purchased to carry a large instrument instead of checking it.

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In-flight Service

On inter-island flights, Aloha’s beverage service includes complimentary Hawaiian Isles Kona Coffee and fruit juice before 11am, and Coca-Cola products after 11am. Beer and wine are available for purchase.

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Air Miles

Aloha Airlines offers AlohaPass, part of the United Airlines Mileage Plus program.

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Airline Food Link

There’s nothing like heading up in the skies to work up an appetite. Check out the airline’s menu before you fly so you can decide if you need to bring any extras. Aloha’s in-flight menu can be read online; or see photographs taken by fellow flyers of meals they’ve been served and read reviews at AirlineMeals.net.

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In-flight Magazine

Moby Dick, War and Peace, Leaves of Grass… Do you need to pack a weighty tome or will the in-flight magazine keep you happily occupied for the duration of the flight? Aloha's in-flight magazine Spirit of Aloha is available on every flight. Read a preview online.

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Seating info

Pre-assigned Seating

Available. Contact Aloha Airlines reservations.

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