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Is Hawaiian’s NEW 787 FIRST CLASS Worth It? Full Comparison!

Jeb Brooks
Jeb Brooks
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👁️ 610K views📅 2 years ago⏱️ 15:56

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Editorial Summary

The creator evaluates the experience of flying on Hawaiian Airlines' new Boeing 787 Dreamliner by comparing economy, extra comfort, and first class cabins on a round trip between San Francisco and Honolulu. The journey begins in the main cabin, where the creator notes the tropical interior design and the availability of extra comfort seats that provide additional legroom and priority boarding. After experiencing the economy service, which includes complimentary hot meals and a buy on board menu, the creator transitions to the first class cabin for the return flight. The first class section features a 1-2-1 configuration with enclosed suites, wireless charging, and lie flat beds. While the creator finds the footwell in the lie flat bed somewhat tight, the overall service, food, and inflight entertainment receive high marks. The review concludes with a scoring system covering the lounge, seat, food, entertainment, and service, ultimately awarding the Dreamliner first class experience 21 out of 25 stars. The creator suggests that while first class may not be necessary for short daytime flights, the lie flat seats are highly attractive for overnight red eye journeys.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

What This Creator Said
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❤️ Best for CoupleOtherFrom San FranciscoVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

Hawaiian Airlines is saying Aloha to their brand new Boeing 787 Dreamliner and we're on board to try out economy and first class back toback find out if it's worth a Splurge for your next trip to Hawaii

extra Comfort is hawaiian's domestic premium economy offering and includes extra leg room and priority boarding but we'll also check out the standard economy seats on board

Hawaiian Airlines must be one of the only airlines in the United States now offering free complimentary hot meals on flights from North America to Hawaii

this seat is five stars all day long

Creator's Tips & Advice

Sit on the left side when departing Honolulu's Reef Runway for potential spectacular views
Consider the center seats for couples who don't need window views on the Dreamliner

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Whether extra comfort is worth the splurgeExtra comfort includes priority boarding and extra leg room, but the standard economy seats are also comfortable

Questions This Creator Answers

QIs Hawaiian Airlines' new 787 First Class worth it?
QWhat is the difference between First Class and Economy on Hawaiian's 787?

Topics Covered

Cabin Interior3½ Happy BaconService Crew4½ Happy BaconDining Main3 Happy BaconValue Pricing1½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Honolulu4 Happy Bacon
San Francisco2½ Happy Bacon
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