Hawaiian Airlines No Longer Offering 2x 32 kg Baggage Allowance between Australia and Hawaii

cweb on 17/03/2024 - 11:51
Last edited 17/03/2024 - 11:51

Hawaiian Airlines no longer offer the 2x 32 kg checked baggage allowance for travel between Australia and Hawaii/North America.

The baggage allowance is now one complimentary checked bag at 23kgs for those flying Economy or Extra Comfort. Passengers in these cabins will now be required to pay $100 USD to check in a second bag from Hawaii to Australia.

The new checked baggage allowance will apply to travellers who were issued tickets on or after 14 March AEST.

Disappointing change for those of us who like to shop in Hawaii.

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  • boomramada on 17/03/2024 - 12:10
    +11

    Disappointing change for those of us who like to shop in Hawaii.

    What's there to shop in Hawaii? Lava rocks?

    • sumyungguy on 17/03/2024 - 13:02

      I brought home a curved shower curtain rod from Lowes in my board bag. For travel between USA and Australia or New Zealand, boards will be included in the free baggage allowance when travel is non-stop, direct and/or connecting service

    • jv on 17/03/2024 - 13:31

      What's there to shop in Hawaii? Lava rocks?

      surf boards

      • sumyungguy on 17/03/2024 - 17:10

        … and Maui Jims

    • Mechz on 17/03/2024 - 13:34
      +2

      Plenty of outlet malls with much better clothes than you can get here and at a cheaper or equal price.

      • 87percent on 17/03/2024 - 17:51
        +2

        Exchange rate has killed any bargains

      • JimmyF on 17/03/2024 - 20:13
        -1

        with much better clothes

        Really? Last time I was in the states, it was all clothes made in China etc. So different to what we get here.

        • Mechz on 17/03/2024 - 20:49
          +3

          Yeah but because they have 300mil people vs 27mil there's a lot more variety and especially the brand names are much cheaper.

          • JimmyF on 17/03/2024 - 21:30
            -3

            @Mechz:

            Yeah but because they have 300mil people vs 27mil there's a lot more variety and especially the brand names are much cheaper.

            Hawaii has under 2m people ;)

            YMMV I didn't find the variety any different and once taxes and exchange rates had been factored in, the prices had been similar to home.

    • HeWhoKnows on 18/03/2024 - 22:21

      OMG
      Going to hawaii
      Whats to take?

      Some Singets, swimmers, shorts, thongs, sun hat, walking shoes.

      You can get away with a carry-on bag.

      23 kg per passenger is very generous
      Thats 46kg between a couple.

      Still plenty of room for shopping.
      If not then dont waste your time and money on stuff you dont need.

  • BOGOF on 17/03/2024 - 12:36
    +11

    Considering the weak exchange between USD & AUD, US inflation, sales tax, resort fees and incresed tip %, Hawaii and USA in general is an unaffordable holiday destination and unaffordable shopping destination.

    • slknv on 17/03/2024 - 13:06
      +1

      Agree. Hawaii has the most overpriced and underwhelming hotels in the world too.

      • JimmyF on 17/03/2024 - 20:14
        +1

        That is why you stay out of the main strip.

  • mapax on 17/03/2024 - 12:46
    +2

    Perhaps people are getting too fat so they had to lower the baggage allowance to counter it…

  • DingoBilly on 17/03/2024 - 12:47
    -3

    I'm genuinely curious but what do people actually bring in these bags? I am very comfortable packing all I need in 7kg of carry on for a month or two, so not sure what you need the extra 23kg (let alone 46kg) for.

    • sumyungguy on 17/03/2024 - 13:40
      +1

      For shoppers, despite globalisation, there are still some appealing stores in Honolulu that are exclusive to the US: Honolulu Cookie, Ross Dress for Less, TJ Maxx, Nordstrom Rack, Saks off Fifth, Lowes, Hollister Co, Abercromie & Fitch, Walmart, Target among others. And Costco members adore a visit to a full-service store.

      • try2bhelpful on 17/03/2024 - 15:13
        +1

        I’m off to Europe later this year will be interested to see what Paris Costco is like. We have 10 days for 12 of us in Loire valley so will be stocking up.

      • flagger on 17/03/2024 - 16:24

        I thought we had Target and TJ Maxx in Australia?

        • sumyungguy on 17/03/2024 - 16:31
          +3

          Totally different inventory in those stores compared to here

        • Stewardo on 17/03/2024 - 21:08
          +1

          Target Australia has no association with the American company, they only pay to use the name and logo.

      • DingoBilly on 17/03/2024 - 18:43
        -1

        You can just order from the majority of these stores online to ship to Australia though?

        Seems bizarre though, none of those stores are really doing anything special/different to Australia. Power of branding/marketing I guess?

        • Stewardo on 17/03/2024 - 21:12
          +1

          If you order direct from an American store they will restrict the items that they don’t have the Australian retail licensing rights to sell. They will also change the price if your in Australia with a steep mark up.
          Some shops geoblock Australia all together.
          The inventory is a lot different in America.

        • sumyungguy on 17/03/2024 - 21:23
          +4

          Depends too on whether you're a shopper or a buyer. I'm a shopper who enjoys browsing all kinds of merch, trying stuff on, looking at markdowns, sometimes leaving empty handed. And I enjoy shopping when on holidays because it's something I don't do in the normal routine at home. Buyers are focussed on making purchases.

  • Baysew on 17/03/2024 - 13:52
    +2

    A certain ex-prime minister will be devastated.

    • jv on 17/03/2024 - 16:59
      -1

      ex-prime minister will be devastated.

      Jumping the gun a bit???

      • Baysew on 17/03/2024 - 20:13

        That one isn't carrying as much baggage and has clocked up ample frequent flyer points.

        • jv on 17/03/2024 - 23:51

          🥸

  • holdenmg on 17/03/2024 - 14:19
    +3

    Ironic as the Website:
    https://www.hawaiianairlines.com.au/our-services/products-an…
    says:

    Luggage Allowance

    Unlike some airlines, we don’t see a generous 2x32kg per person luggage allowance as an extra, it’s included in our Sydney to Honolulu fares.

    So, they are trashing their own point of difference…
    https://karryon.com.au/industry-news/hawaiian-airlines-chang…

    • JimmyF on 17/03/2024 - 20:16
      +1

      Website will be updated as soon as you point this out!

  • Hugh G Rection on 17/03/2024 - 21:25
    -3

    no surprise there, airlines from america are removing it all together and charging per bag and weight.

    i fly qantas anyways, way better airlines. :)

  • gyrex on 18/03/2024 - 09:40
    +1

    i fly qantas anyways, way better airlines

    Well, it used to be before that horrible Irish clown ruined it.

  • reactor-au on 18/03/2024 - 10:01
    +1

    Scomo, that you??

  • jayne514 on 22/05/2024 - 07:10

    Hawaiian is only changeing rules for Australia & New Zealand. 2 free bags still allowed for Japan & Korea, although still 23kg.

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