Hawaiian Airlines Boarding Information



  • Each Coach Class passenger may have up to (2) checked bags and one (1) carry-on bag. The first checked bag is assessed a $23 fee each way between the Continental U.S. and Hawaii (online check-in, or $25 each way with kiosk or airport counter check-in). The second checked bag is a $32 fee each way (online check-in), or $35 each. The fee for an inter-island checked bag is $10 for the first checked bag and $17 for the 2nd checked bag, each way. (Child car seats, carriers and strollers are exempt from the second checked bag fee.)
  • First Class passengers may have two (2) checked bags and one (1) carry-on bag with no fees.
  • The checked baggage weight limit on Hawaiian Airlines is 50 pounds per bag. This is strictly enforced with over limit bags charged a $25 fee. Hawaiian will not accept any bags weighing in excess of 70 pounds. Bags must be checked no less than 45 minutes for domestic and 60 minutes for international travel.
  • Carry-On Baggage is limited to one piece per passenger. The Carry-On bag should be no more than 45 linear inches, or 9”x14”x22” (L+W+H) and weigh no more than 25 pounds. A handbag or purse is not included as part of the Carry-On baggage limit.
  • You have an “electronic” airline ticket. 24 hours prior to departure you can use web check-in to obtain your boarding passes. Go to the Hawaiian Airlines website www.hawaiianair.com and click “Web Check-in”, following advance check in directions. You will find the required confirmation code/record locator on your enclosed itinerary. Also, you may obtain boarding passes at time of airport check in at the counter or go to the Web Check-in machines for self service.
  • If your flight reservations were made close to departure and only airport seat assignments were available at that time, you can use the above web check directions 24 hours prior to obtain seat assignments and boarding passes.
  • Recommended minimum check in time at the airport is two (2) hours prior to departure. During peak holiday travel periods, the recommended check in time is three (3) hours prior to departure. Hawaiian Airlines ticket counter is located in the south end of the main terminal (entrance #2 from Sea-Tac parking garage). The flights depart from Concourse A.
  • Reservations may be cancelled by Hawaiian Airlines if passenger fails to check in and obtain a boarding pass at least 45 minutes for domestic travel and 60 minutes for international travel prior to scheduled departure. Reservations may also be cancelled if passenger fails to be at the boarding gate for boarding at least 15 minutes before the scheduled departure time. Flights may depart early when all passengers issued boarding passes 30 minutes or more prior to the scheduled departure times are on board the aircraft.
  • Snacks, digital players, and other items are offered onboard Hawaiian Airlines. Please note that they do not accept cash, only credit or debit cards.
  • The above airline information was current at time of printing. Please check with your airline to reconfirm information.