Best airline for CA to HI and back?

Hawaiian Airline has better service imo. The planes are newer and cleaner as well.

I've had a lot of luck getting cheap 1st class upgrade on Alaska, though . . . so it's a toss-up.

If we're comparing coach to coach, Hawaiian wins it by a mile.
 
Unless something has changed Southwest has only two bathrooms, no power jacks, no food and no entertainment. Fine for two hours, not for 6
Three bathrooms (2 in back, 1 in front) and entertainment with the air play app. WiFi is satellite based so no issues there and only $8. They also give out a snack pack, drinks, and cookies. Our flight out from San Jose was 5 hours, back 4.5. We sat through the Avengers movie for 3 hours no problem, so a SW plane is fine for us lol.
 
We will be flying Southwest in November. I hate hate hate that airlines charge for luggage when flying to Hawaii and of course charge for seat assignments. Honolulu is a 10 hour flight for us. Flying to Europe is quicker and luggage is complimentary. I am not a grumpy grouch (ha!) but if I can fly another way without paying an extra $400 for my family I will do it. $400 can go toward something else fun while in Hawaii.
 












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