Airlines · Thursday, 23 July 2026
Alaska Airlines to replace Boeing 717s with 737-800s for Hawaiian island service
Alaska Airlines will transition its intra-Hawaiian island service from Boeing 717s to 737-800s by 2028.
TL;DR
Starting in October, the airline will begin replacing the aging 717 fleet with 737-800s, which Alaska cites as more durable for high-cycle, salt-air environments. The move marks the beginning of the end for the 717 in commercial service, as only Hawaiian and Delta currently operate the type.
FlightGlobal22 Jul, 10:55 BST
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