Jetstar exits HNL from Oct 2025

[Saab34]

As part of the Group’s dual-brand strategy, Jetstar will cease flying between Sydney and Honolulu after the last flight on Friday 24 October 2025 with its Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft to be redeployed to other destinations in Asia. Qantas will subsequently operate between 5 to 6 services per week between Sydney and Honolulu, which remains popular amongst customers following the recent launch of its flights from Melbourne to the Hawaiian capital.

Certainly interesting watching this market shift over time, likely hard now offering a low cost carrier product to what is a now a very high cost destination.

I remember the old days flying on the return for free sales on the Airbus A330. Brisbane to Honolulu was one we did.

 

[clifford]

Certainly interesting watching this market shift over time, likely hard now offering a low cost carrier product to what is a now a very high cost destination.

I remember the old days flying on the return for free sales on the Airbus A330. Brisbane to Honolulu was one we did.

A bit of bravado from Qantas, I think. Yes, Hawaii used to be a nice destination, but now????

 

[kamchatsky]

Makes sense. Hawaii's accommodation is so expensive these days. It really negates the benefits of "cheap" airfares going to HNL.

 

[justinbrett]

A bit of bravado from Qantas, I think. Yes, Hawaii used to be a nice destination, but now????

It’s still nice. Just very expensive. One night in a hotel will cost you more than a Jetstar flight.

 

[DC3]

.. One night in a hotel will cost you more than a Jetstar flight.