You Trip Report

	DATE	FLIGHT NUMBER	SEAT	AIRCRAFT
03 Feb 23	AS 877	2D	737-800
CLASS	VIEWS	LANGUAGE	AUTHOR
First Class	16300	English	jetsetpanda

Prologue:

Welcome to this trip report to warm Hawaii on a chilly February day. When AS purchased VX it assumed many of its routes at SFO and this one to HNL is one of those so I was really looking forward to it.

We arrived at the airport with plenty of time and proceeded to check in at the F counter. I was flying with "oauf" on this trip.

We were helped by a nice agent and soon were on our way to security.

AS has a cart parked in front of the counters with sanitary supplies like wipes and masks. I think this is a nice and thoughtful gesture on the airline's part.

After security there was this display celebrating Chinese New Year.

AS lounge which used to be AA back when they were at this terminal. AS is the only US domestic airline that grants lounge access to F pax. The rules have changed somehow and now short hauls no longer qualify for this benefit. I believe that you need to be in F on a flight over 2.100 miles now.

Lounge is comfortable and just the right size for AS.

I ordered a strawberry drink which was a special of the month.

Unfortunately AS doesn't use glasses or plates so everything is served in disposable material.

End of bar with coffee machine.

Bar.

Buffet.

Pancake machine.

Breakfast of champions to start the day. :P

Gate.

Our plane.

Boarding commenced in an orderly fashion and we were one of the first ones to step into the plane. A charming crew greeted pax at the door.

Our seats in row 2. Blanket but no pillow were on each seat.

Box water at each seat.

Contents of seat pocket.

Taxiing.

Take off.

Really tight WC with the mini sink.

Crew sprung into action after we leveled. I ordered a P.O.G. (passionfruit-orange-guava) drink that is only served on the Hawaiian flights and sparkling wine to toast.

Cheers.

Double cheers!

Tray table - no table cloth like HA.

AS allows pax to pre-order meals which is a great feature. The crew that served us was friendly and efficient.

I ordered the shakshuka egg with lentils which had a "kick".

Egg was served with toast on top.

Fruit appetizer.

I ordered a tomato juice. Instead of real lemons AS uses a powder version.

Egg dish with black lentils.

Tea or coffee after the meal. I had tea.

Mood lighting.

Snack basket before arrival.

Approaching HNL.

Landing.

Welcome to Hawaii.

Hyatt Regency Waikiki. This hotel is really across from the beach and in front of the Westin Moana Surfrider. I found the staff to be friendlier and less uptight than at the Moana.

Nice hotel consisting of 2 separate towers. It is a very open layout.

Stairs to the lobby.

Lobby area.

Room.

Pretty spacious with a balcony.

========== San Francisco Intl Arpt (SFO) - ==========

Security/Immigration efficiency: 9/10

Access and parking: 9/10

Services and activities: 9/10

General cleanliness: 10/10

========== Alaska Airlines Lounge ==========

Staff Service: 9/10

Entertainment: /10

Business Center: /10

Food: 9/10

Lounge Design: 9/10

Spa and Bathroom: 0/10

Wifi: 0/10

========== Alaska Airlines - Airline ==========

Cabine comfort: 9/10

Crew: 10/10

Entertainment: /10

On-time performance: 9/10

Appetizer: 8/10

Starter: 0/10

Main Meal: 9/10

Main Meal-2: 0/10

Cheese: 0/10

Desserts: 0/10

Alcohols: 0/10

Mid-flight snack: 8/10

Breakfast or light meal before arrival: 0/10

========== Honolulu Intl (HNL) - ==========

Security/Immigration efficiency: /10

Access and parking: 8/10

Services and activities: 9/10

General cleanliness: 9/10

Summary:

AS proved to be a nice experience although not quite as good as HA. No pre-dept drinks, no pillows or printed menus. The blanket provided was quilted and good quality. The crew was really friendly and that's a big plus.

10 Comments

Thomas — Jun 25,2023

Oh a AS lounge in SFO, while it does exist it does appear to be up to their SEA lounge which makes sense.
All in all a good trip, thanks my friend.
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jetsetpanda — Jun 25,2023

AS planned to build a new 2-floors lounge in SFO before COVID as a showcase for its new SFO hub when they bought VX. Then the pandemic hit and those plans were put on hold. Given how AS has been cutting flights out of SFO it is not surprising that those plans for a bigger lounge were set aside and they decide to make the best out of this empty space that AA left when they moved to a new terminal.
Bibopaul — Jun 26,2023

Not bad but not great either^^
You can get into a lounge, it's already great.
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jetsetpanda — Jun 28,2023

That's the main advantage of AS - lounge access that no other domestic airline gives when you fly in F.
Capoune — Jun 27,2023

Hi Panda!

A performance better than AA but much worse than HA.
Another amazing bonus that makes me dream!!!

Thank you for sharing with us

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jetsetpanda — Jun 28,2023

AS is a good compromise between AA and HA. Oauf seems to love AS. :P Hawaii is a great destination for sure. Everyone should visit at least once.

Vendredi13 — Jul 11,2023

Ouaaaf ;))
Casper — Jun 30,2023

Nice lounge and great bonus, a good review Adan.
Gracias amigo.
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Emile — Jul 05,2023

A good trip report, nice place to enjoy life !
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Vendredi13 — Jul 11,2023

Hi JetSet' !

What a great experience !
I loved this flight. The FA was really proactive.

You are the perfect travel companion, Panda. I love sharing flights with you.
See u soon;)

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