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.

 

[SYD]

Actually, AirBnBs are quite affordable and there’s a lot of them in and around Waikiki. Have one booked again in a few months.

But yes, hotels are crazy expensive…. . Not sure there’s been any/many new hotels built/opened for years?

 

[justinbrett]

Actually, AirBnBs are quite affordable and there’s a lot of them in and around Waikiki. Have one booked again in a few months.

But yes, hotels are crazy expensive…. . Not sure there’s been any/many new hotels built/opened for years?

You couldn’t pay me to use AirBNB again. I’ve been done with that platform for years.

 

[lovestotravel]

Good news, Hawaii is expensive and not for the JQ/Bali crowd

 

[SYD]

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You couldn’t pay me to use AirBNB again. I’ve been done with that platform for years.

Each to their own.

OT, but why?

It’s been our Go To choice for longer stays* around the world for some time. Bets the cough out of hotels when you can self cater, do laundry etc.

*ie 4 or more days, sometimes a week or two, even a month or three. BUT it pays to careful read the reviews!

 

[justinbrett]

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Each to their own.

OT, but why?

It’s been our Go To choice for longer stays* around the world for some time. Bets the cough out of hotels when you can self cater, do laundry etc.

*ie 4 or more days, sometimes a week or two, even a month or three. BUT it pays to careful read the reviews!

Surely this musn't be news to you that people are turning off Airbnb? It's been in the news for ages (and matches my own opinions). Basically not cheap enough to make up for the hassles associated - especially when competing with a hotel that offers early check in/late checkout/ bag storage etc. For me I've had more than one host cancellation within 72 hours of the booking, which is just unacceptable.

If you want an apartment for laundry and cooking you can get them through other sites including booking.com.

What happened to Airbnb?

Financially, the sharing economy darling is thriving, but guests, hosts, and cities have had enough.

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