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Cheapest round-trip
$282
Typical prices: $406-$556
Delta
Wed 8/26Tue 9/8
HNL - SJC • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$313
Typical prices: $397-$557
Southwest
Fri 10/16Sun 10/18
HNL - SJC • Non-stop
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Southwest adds value with free carry-on; Hawaiian offers complimentary meals.
Hawaiian has free Wi-Fi on A321neo; Alaska offers free entertainment.
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Cheap Flights from Honolulu to San Jose (HNL-SJC)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Honolulu to San Jose that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Honolulu to San Jose

Wed, Aug 26 - Tue, Sep 8
Delta Logo
7:40 pm - 8:54 am
HNL
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SJC
10h 14m
1 stop
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2:56 pm - 9:12 pm
SJC
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HNL
9h 16m
1 stop
$282Delta
Fri, Jan 15 - Wed, Jan 27
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1:00 pm - 8:15 pm
HNL
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SJC
5h 15mnonstop
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7:00 am - 10:45 am
SJC
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HNL
5h 45mnonstop
$313Alaska Airlines
Thu, Nov 19 - Mon, Nov 30
Southwest Logo
8:15 am - 3:30 pm
HNL
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SJC
5h 15mnonstop
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8:00 am - 2:40 pm
SJC
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HNL
8h 40m
1 stop
$318Southwest
Fri, Oct 23 - Sun, Oct 25
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8:15 am - 4:30 pm
HNL
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SJC
5h 15mnonstop
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12:40 pm - 9:15 pm
SJC
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HNL
11h 35m
1 stop
$322Southwest
Wed, Dec 16 - Tue, Jan 19
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1:00 pm - 8:15 pm
HNL
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SJC
5h 15mnonstop
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 10:45 am
SJC
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HNL
5h 45mnonstop
$323Alaska Airlines
Thu, Oct 29 - Mon, Nov 2
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10:25 pm - 12:20 pm
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SJC
10h 55m
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8:35 am - 12:10 pm
SJC
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HNL
5h 35mnonstop
$328Southwest
Tue, Sep 22 - Tue, Sep 29
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7:49 pm - 9:02 am
HNL
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SJC
10h 13m
1 stop
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2:56 pm - 9:12 pm
SJC
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HNL
9h 16m
1 stop
$332Delta
Fri, Oct 16 - Sun, Oct 18
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11:38 am - 7:53 pm
HNL
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SJC
5h 15mnonstop
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7:00 am - 9:36 am
SJC
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HNL
5h 36mnonstop
$333Alaska Airlines
Thu, Oct 29 - Mon, Nov 2
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10:25 pm - 12:20 pm
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10h 55m
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9:35 am - 7:30 pm
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HNL
11h 55m
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$338Southwest
Tue, Sep 22 - Mon, Oct 5
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10:12 pm - 9:23 am
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8h 11m
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7:00 am - 9:36 am
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Honolulu to San Jose flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Honolulu to San Jose to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from Honolulu to San Jose, California?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Honolulu to San Jose, California departing in August.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to San Jose, California from Honolulu usually cost between $483 and $703 in August.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $282 on Delta (Aug 26-Sep 8).

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Honolulu to San Jose?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Honolulu to San Jose clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from Honolulu to San Jose, you should consider leaving on a Wednesday and avoid Sundays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Honolulu, you’ll find the best rates on Wednesdays and the most expensive ones on Saturdays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Honolulu to San Jose?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Honolulu to San Jose, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Honolulu to San Jose is January, where tickets cost $354 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and May, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $636 and $599 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Honolulu to San Jose?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $497 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Honolulu to San Jose?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Honolulu to San Jose, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Honolulu to San Jose, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 25% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 16 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Honolulu to San Jose

 
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Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

Expert on Southwest

Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specializing in travel and aviation who writes regularly for top global outlets. Born and raised in Florida, Blane has worked and lived in four countries, including the Netherlands, where she’s currently based with her family. Her favorite way to get to know a new destination is by running or riding a bike around town – or hearing a spooky ghost story about local history. She will always choose the window seat.

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Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Chris is a consumer travel reporter covering aviation, trending travel news, hotels, and loyalty programs—all for leading global publications like Travel + Leisure, The Washington Post, AFAR, and more. In addition to writing, Chris is a video host for Travel + Leisure, giving consumers an inside look at the latest in air travel.

Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on HNL

An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

Bill Fink

Bill Fink

Expert on SJC

Bill is an award-winning travel writer with extensive credits covering airlines and the aviation industry for publications including AARP, AFAR, The Points Guy and Yahoo. Based in Portland, Oregon, Bill has traveled to more than 75 countries - and been late for his flight in most of them. He once achieved top-level frequent flier status for all of American, Delta and United Airlines during a single year.

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Low season

April

Cheapest flight

$141
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 11% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 5% lower on average.
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FAQs for booking flights from Honolulu to San Jose

  • Are there shopping facilities at HNL Airport?

    There are several shops and stores located at Terminal 2 of the airport. You can buy several services that you might require while at the airport. You can get them at an affordable price within the airport. This saves you the stress of looking for a place of purchase.

  • Are there hotels at HNL Airport?

    Yes, several hotels are available around the airport. If you arrive late, you will have a place to have a break before proceeding to your destination. They are usually open from 7 am to 10 pm. This is to enable you to access the service at all times.

  • Does SJC Airport offer services to lactating mothers?

    Yes. There are baby care facilities where mothers can freely and comfortably breastfeed their kids. There is much privacy that ensures your safety and that of your child. This facility is available at Terminal A and B. you can pump milk for your baby on arrival.

  • Are pets allowed at SJC Airport?

    Yes. A pet-relief area at the airport is located at the Pre-security and post-security. You can bring your pet to keep you company on arrival at the airport. This helps you avoid boredom that may result from being lonely. It ensures you exercise as you must walk around with the dog.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Honolulu to San Jose?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Honolulu to San Jose was $141 for a one-way ticket and $282 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Honolulu and San Jose?

    Even though you are not required to have a passport, keep in mind that an official ID is needed to board the airplane.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Honolulu to San Jose?

    Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, and JetBlue offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Honolulu to San Jose flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Honolulu to San Jose?

    The Boeing 737 MAX 8 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Honolulu to San Jose flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Honolulu to San Jose?

    SkyTeam, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Honolulu and San Jose, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Honolulu to San Jose?

    There are nonstop flights from Honolulu to San Jose on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Honolulu to San Jose, Southwest or Alaska Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Honolulu to San Jose are Southwest and Alaska Airlines. With an average price for the route of $551 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Alaska Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $501 and an overall rating of 7.9.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Honolulu to San Jose?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Honolulu to San Jose.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Honolulu to San Jose?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Jose from Honolulu is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Honolulu to San Jose?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to San Jose with an airline and back to Honolulu with another airline. Booking your flights between Honolulu and SJC can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Honolulu to San Jose?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to San Jose from Honolulu up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Honolulu to San Jose

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $272 or less one-way and $464 or less round-trip.
  • Honolulu Airport (HNL) offers business services to arriving travelers. There is a business traveler where you can get facilities such as postal services, fax and computer stations. There is a Central Lobby located at Terminal 1 and it is open from Monday to Friday. Conference rooms where you can hold meetings are available to all business travelers.
  • HNL Airport offers medical services to travelers departing from the airport. There is a medical clinic located at Terminal 2. You will be taken care of any time of the day since the paramedics operate for 24h. The services are affordable. Defibrillators are also available. They are located about every 90 seconds in the airport's public areas.
  • HNL Airport has lounges. You can access the lounge through a membership, single visit pass or pay as you visit. Most of them are located at Terminal 2 of the airport. There are VIP lounges for a specific group of people. The other travelers can use the other lounges available. The service is open to all, regardless of your flight class.
  • San Jose Airport (SJC) offers car rental services to arriving travelers. There is a car rental center located at Terminal B. The car rental agencies available include Dollar, Enterprise, FOX, Hertz and Zipcar. You can book this service online before your day of arrival. This enables you to minimize time wastage.
  • SJC Airport offers ground transportation to arriving travelers. A bus provides you with the service. You can use it to reach your destination. It departs after every 15-30 minutes. This enables you to get the benefits anytime you arrive at the airport. It operates from 5 am to 11:30 pm. This ensures you save on time and resources.

Prefer to fly direct from Honolulu to San Jose?

 
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Honolulu to San Jose

Monday

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Thursday

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Friday

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Saturday

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Sunday

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

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Direct returns

San Jose to Honolulu

Monday

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Thursday

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Friday

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Saturday

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Sunday

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

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Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving from Honolulu to San Jose

 
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4240 reviews
8.0Comfort
8.6Crew
7.5Entertainment
8.1Boarding
7.0Food
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The Air hostess were very rude on my flight from Houston to Austin . Their regular communication itself felt a they are shouting at people.

4.0 Okaysangeetha, Apr 2026
AUS - SJC
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The Air hostess were very rude on my flight from Houston to Austin . Their regular communication itself felt a they are shouting at people.

The charges were ridiculous for an hour flight and the turbulence was very scary.

The plane arrived 25 minutes late, and the Wi-Fi was slower than it usually is.

Flight was on time and the crew was very nice.

Boarding was quick. The flight itself was good. However, no charging ports for cell phones. Also, the food provided was just a few snacks. For a 5-hr flight, I would expect at least a sandwich.

The flight was very short, 45 mins, therefore no snacks/drinks were provided; there should be a NA option for food and entertainment survey questions. Also, there were no charging ports onboard for cell phones. My experience was overall positive.

I love the fact that Southwest airlines has a direct flight from Honolulu to Las Vegas and Las Vegas to Honolulu. The only downside was flying on Southwest is they do not provide meals even if they charged you they do not provide meals. They do provide a free snack that consists of chips pretzels cheese and a cookie. They do serve free drink and if you book the premium flight then you get your choice of an alcoholic beverage. The seats are small so if you are not traveling with three people plan on someone sitting next to you.

Flight was delayed for 1 hour. Otherwise it was a fairly normal Southwest experience

Main flight attendant made light of the delay and presented some humor to lighten the tempestuous situation. Delayed flight took off 2 hours after scheduled time.

More assistance and clarity for travelers with gate checking and lap children

I wasn’t aware that we needed to supply our own screens for entertainment

I love the flight ✈️ Hawaiian Airlines. All stuffs are fantastic members ♡ sweet hearts and families warm welcome 🙏 I have milage of Hawaiian Airlines members so get points .also I booked kayak agent got cheap price ! I satisfied flight with Hawaiian Airlines ♡ thank you

Good, but because I fly internationally I found the food and service lousy compared to European standards. You should include a regular small mean (and not a lousy sandwich) and ear phones. People who travel from Europe are not aware of limited services.

Look at my previous review I just wrote on this survey. It was awful!

Hawaiian Airlines, like most US-based ones, constantly provide sub-par service and pack their planes to the max with all kinds of last-minute-purchase schemes. As a result, it makes every flight so uncomfortable and generates high health risk for its passengers. In one word, GREED rules the day!

Terrible airport. It took over one hour to pass checkpoint and security gate. We stood under the sun in the long line

My experience with Alaska was good. Customer service before boarding the plane was good.

My flight was on schedule, ground crew looks overworked, flight crew was great but refreshments could be better. The plane was clean and fairly new. Seats were comfortable but leg room was tight.

We should have put our backpacks overhead as there was no foot room under the seat in front. Couldn’t hear flight announcements in the waiting area. The seat was hard so that it got uncomfortable toward the end of the flight. I’ve never had this happen before.

I received a small bag of pretzels & a biscuit on a 5 hr flight. I think a small meal would have been more appropriate.

We never made it on this flight because we missed our connection due to o delayed flight from Jackson.

The cabin temperature was nice and cool. The wifi was not working.

the crew cancel the morning service due to the weather. Then the flight got deverted to Nashville . we were on the ground for over two hours the only gave us water once... no food or any snacks.... the crew should have handled better and offered something to passengers.

Delay in SLC jammed us up in Chicago. Got caught up in rush hour traffic

Had to change aircraft due to a faulty door. Surprisingly it only caused about an hour and a half of delay. Delta handled this situation as well as can be expected.

Your crew could maybe answer the call bell at least one of the times I pressed it. I pressed it first time with 2.5 hours left in our flight bc my partner was hungry and wanted a sandwich. We finally got the sandwich with 40 mins left in the flight.

Standard economy seats on Deltas 767 were better than Alaska premium seats on their 737 MAX9; more legroom, wider seats. Entertainment was great, no ipad or phone required. Could have included a meal service.

Crew was not friendly when I went to request a seat change.

Delta flights are great. Easy boarding, friendly crew, great entertainment system. The food/snack choices could be a little better, especially on 4+ hour flights, but still better than most other airlines.

Comfort+ on delta was excellent room for a 6’4” male. No one issues. Staff was great. Flight was bumpy but the pilot did everything he could to make it comfortable. Internet went out half way through the flight. I am glad I didn’t pay for it. But that was a huge issue for users.

Flight delayed two hours , missed connection flight then connection cancelled- horrible experience with hotel

I liked the Starlink WiFi but didn't like how they said they were the only airline to offer a free meal and it turns out to be just a standalone sandwich and then charge for snacks to go with it. Rather have the free snacks like Southwest, but have the option to purchase a decent meal for a 5+ hour flight.

Flying with Hawaiian Airlines is a treat! They have the best crew, food and drinks! I’ve always enjoyed flying with Hawaiian Airlines and will continue to use them!

Attendants seemed un-engaged and indifferent when asked for assistance.

I was put in a middle seat with the people on either side of me kept passing their grandchild over me and talking back and forth while I was trying to rest or watch a movie. So inconsiderate and totally disturbing. I asked if they would sit next to each other to alleviate the constant impeding my comfort but they refused.

Great service, fast internet, got a lot of work done during the flight.

Cheap food no options for vegans, no entertainment, no snacks. Too much advertisement about their credit card. Next flight will be Delta Airlines.

Very comfortable and friendly staff! I love flying Hawaiian! I wish they had the screens on the back of the headrests for watching movies, but NO OTHER AIRLINE comes close to the customer service of Hawaiian air. Its worth the trade off of not having movies on the screen.

Transferring from International to Domestic/Mainland was a PITA; Hawaiian could not handle the rebooking of bags quickly after customs, etc. Eventually took it over to Terminal One where they were able to do it quickly. The "snack" or whatever on the flight was - Pepperoni Bagel - and for anyone who doesn't eat Pepperoni, tough luck. I guess they consider it too difficult to have Plain Bagel for anyone else. We don't count; they don't want our business. Then I got to SJC and found they had smashed one corner of my (brand new) suitcase such that it wouldn't roll because that corner collapses inward. They explain to me was SOL, as "they can do anything to the outside and they're not responsible". So if you fly Hawaiian Air, expect to have to replace luggage routinely. They don't want my business, they won't get my business.

seat cushions could be replaced. the foam bottoms out (I am 170 lb man). more lower back support would help. I tend not to recline the seat, so it would help if the seats were very slightly inclined; makes it hard to sleep without toppling forwards.

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