Every time I walk through the new Hawaiian Terminal into the old one, I feel like I’m time-traveling back to the 1980s (if only I had my members-only jacket – a reference for those of us who remember the ‘80s!). While Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) has been notoriously slow to change, little by little, I’ve noticed improvements each time I pass through.
Hawaiian Airlines recently unveiled plans for its most significant lounge investment, set to open in 2027. The new premium lounge, five times the size of the current one, will be located at the entrance of the Mauka Concourse in Terminal 1. At nearly the same time, Hawaiian Airlines confirmed it would be shuttering its premium airport servicing, which included, among other things, access to Apt. 1929, with libations from Bar Leather Apron. It appears Apt. 1929 will be vacant effective March 14, 2025.
