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Hawaiian Airlines Seat Selection: Extra Comfort, Leihōkū Suites & Pitch Guide

Hawaiian Airlines provides specialized seating choices across its inter-island Boeing 717s, transpacific Airbus widebodies, and Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners.

Seating Classes & Fleet Configurations

  • Main Cabin Standard Seats: Ergonomically designed seating with an average pitch of 30 to 31 inches in a 2-3 layout on Boeing 717s, 3-3 on Airbus A321neos, 2-4-2 on Airbus A330s, and 3-3-3 on Boeing 787s.
  • Extra Comfort Seating: Forward-cabin seating on Airbus A330, A321neo, and Boeing 787 aircraft offering 35 to 36 inches of pitch (up to 5 extra inches of legroom), priority security screening, priority boarding, and dedicated AC power outlets.
  • Domestic First Class (Boeing 717 & Narrowbody): Spacious leather recliner seating in a 2-2 configuration with complimentary premium beverages and island snacks.
  • Transpacific Business Class (Airbus A330): 180-degree lie-flat beds in a 2-2-2 configuration converting into 76-inch horizontal beds.
  • Leihōkū Suites (Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner): 34 private lie-flat suites in a 1-2-1 layout with sliding privacy doors, wireless phone charging, and large high-definition touchscreen displays.

Seating Features by Fare Category

Fare CategoryStandard Advance SeatExtra Comfort (36" Pitch)First / Leihōkū Suite
Main Cabin BasicAuto-assigned at check-inPaid upgradeNot available
Main CabinComplimentary selectionPaid upgrade (Discounted for Elites)Not available
Extra ComfortIncludedIncludedNot available
First / Business ClassIncludedIncludedComplimentary suite or recliner
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Frequently Asked Questions

Complimentary advance seat selection is included on standard Main Cabin, Extra Comfort, and First/Business Class tickets. For Main Cabin Basic fares, seats are automatically assigned randomly for free at check-in.