Do they feed you on plane to Hawaii?

Hawaiian Airlines is proud to offer you a taste of the islands even before you land - and it's complimentary! Delicious island-inspired meals and snacks are free on our North America, South Pacific, and Asia routes.



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What food and drinks are available onboard between the U.S. Mainland and Hawaii? All flights between Hawaii and the U.S. mainland are offering alcoholic beverages, as well as free sodas, juice, and coffee. You'll also get an exclusive Hawaii snack bag.

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If you're flying in United Economy on an international flight that is 800 miles or more, you'll receive an entrée, a salad and salad dressing, a snack, and (on select flights) ice cream and a hot pre-arrival meal.

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The first service on a flight typically starts an hour or two after take-off. What is served depends on the time of day that the flight is taking off.

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Food. For flights under 800 miles long, we won't have complimentary snacks available, but you're always welcome to bring your own snacks on board. Flights over 500 miles will also have additional products like snack boxes, and flights 1500 miles and over have Bistro on Board items available for purchase.

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flights under 2 hours: a snack. flights over 2 hours: a main meal. flights over 7 hours: a main meal and snack. flights over 12 hours: two main meals and a snack.

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In general, foods that are cooked, canned, frozen or commercially processed and/or packaged are allowed to be transported to Hawaii, as long as the product is arriving from within the U.S. Frozen or chilled meats are also allowed to be transported to Hawaii as long as the meat originated from within the U.S.

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One of the best ways to beat Hawaii jet lag is to get some much-needed sleep on the plane ride over. This is especially true if you can “get” on Hawaii time by catching a few zzzz's mid-flight.

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  6. Bring your own snacks, or buy some before boarding.


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  8. Relax!


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You are allowed to bring a quart-sized bag of liquids, aerosols, gels, creams and pastes through the checkpoint. These are limited to 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters) or less per item. This is also known as the 3-1-1 liquids rule.

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Check your flights itinerary and it'll either specify what, if any meals are served, or it will say food for purchase. Non-alcoholic drinks are still free on airlines. If it is that important, make sure to have snacks handy.

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Solid food items (not liquids or gels) can be transported in either your carry-on or checked bags. Liquid or gel food items larger than 3.4 oz are not allowed in carry-on bags and should be placed in your checked bags if possible.

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Because the humidity in an aircraft cabin can be as low as 10%, you are bound to feel dehydrated and more thirsty than you usually would. This can also lead to an increase in appetite. The fix is to make sure you drink plenty of water while flying.

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flights under 2 hours: a snack. flights over 2 hours: a main meal. flights over 7 hours: a main meal and snack. flights over 12 hours: two main meals and a snack.

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You can bring a water bottle, or container of water in your carry on. As long as it's in a 100 ml (3.4 oz.) or smaller container. There are some exceptions for babies needing formula or breast milk, and people with medical needs. Empty water bottles are allowed.

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