GREAT EATS HAWAII: HAWAIIAN AIRLINES

HAWAIIAN AIRLINES

HONOLULU TO CALIFORNIA

Readers of this blog know I am a huge fan of Hawaiian Airlines. Fly them often and always feel like they have the best service especially in First Class. My frequent flyer miles afford me some upgrades at times especially when I am flying solo back to the Mainland. On this trip I got a bump going to California but went Coach and the return. Suffice to say the first flight was much more enjoyable than the second. Hawaiian always offers up Champagne when in First Class. The pour and number of pours before takeoff always depends on the crew. Sometimes you get a gem that understands customer service and others you get a guy or gal who really does not like their job and just goes through the motions. On this trip I got the guy who went through the motions. At one point he came by and filled our champagne glasses with white wine. Actually mixed the two beverages in one glass. I told him that he poured white wine into the champagne and he shrugged and walked off. Both him and his female partner on this trip probably provided the worst First Class service I have ever experienced on Hawaiian. The food in First Class is hit or miss with the Chef Chai menus. Chai is trying to cook healthy which is good. On this trip there was a choice of Chicken or a Vegetable Terrine. I went with the Chicken which looked like someone threw it up before serving it to me. The potatoes and vegetables were fresh and very lightly seasoned. Prior to the entree I tried the Vegetable Potstickers. Not much filling and very bland. But I am sure it was healthy. This meal was a lot better than the coach meal coming back. That consisted of fresh fruit, one slice of cheese, cracker and one chocolate covered macadamia nut along with water. Hey, not complaining. Most airlines do not provide a meal in Coach. Hawaiian at least gives you something and a free glass of wine in Coach. Hawaiian Flies the Airbus 330 from Hawaii to the Mainland. This is a nice plane that holds a lot of people. Sitting in coach is tight. I upgraded to a Bulkhead for an extra $40. Well worth it for the room but on this trip my Bulkhead seat was adjacent to the bathroom. Non stop people in the aisle and non stop sounds and smells. Not the best place to sit for five hours. Hey I am not complaining. Lucky to travel and visit family and friends. Just calling it like I see and smell it.