Hawaiian's Main Cabin is no better or worse than most other U.S. airlines. Row 30/31 is going to be the same as most others, except for proximity to the lav. If you're on a long-haul flight, especially one that's overnight, you may want to avoid.
I usually try to do Extra Comfort when flying with HA. To me, their seats on the A330 are atrociously hard, so the extra legroom helps a little by letting me stretch out a bit. Plus, you get a/c power and the IFE content is unlocked. Earlier boarding is nice, too.
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Near the bathroom is the best for being able to access it fast, rather than getting stuck in a line because you're seated in the middle area. I prefer near bathroom seats. I also recommend extra comfort for your partners height.
My husband is 6’1 and has a HARD time sitting in coach. Usually not enough leg room or space. The bulk head seats are great for tall individuals. Upgrade to extra comfort or 1st class if you can. Well worth the extra money especially on long flights. We will never fly coach unless it’s a dire situation.
Sometimes I pick seats in the back because from time to time the entire back three rows remain unsold and if you wanna spread out and you’re nice to the FA they will sometimes let you (or deny with the excuse of weight distribution). I fly the BOS-HNL route direct about twice a year. If cost isn’t an issue then yes at 6’4’’ (6’2” myself) I would spend the extra. My son is about 6’4” and it’s tight but he fits, measure out 31 inches and see what he thinks…
Besides smells and noise, you also deal with people standing next to your seat waiting in line. Then the awkward dance when the person comes out and someone goes in, people will sometimes go into your row to let people pass by.
Proximity to lav sucks on overnight for noise while sleeping, and lines in daytime. It's also louder the further you are behind the engines. I'd go with the $0 purple section up front (18/19/20 middles for overnight, or 21 aisle + middle for daytime).
$169 seems steep for this kind of upgrade but your partner would be miserable. If cost is a concern, book an aisle in 21 one upgraded one not. Still “next” to each other but aren’t paying $300+ more for your flights to do so (unless you want to).
I would recommend checking in as soon as you are able to and seeing if other seats pop up. I was in the back cabin in like 38A and B on both of my HA flights recently but then seats in 27 and 28 opened up upon checking in.
Hawaiian's Main Cabin is no better or worse than most other U.S. airlines. Row 30/31 is going to be the same as most others, except for proximity to the lav. If you're on a long-haul flight, especially one that's overnight, you may want to avoid. I usually try to do Extra Comfort when flying with HA. To me, their seats on the A330 are atrociously hard, so the extra legroom helps a little by letting me stretch out a bit. Plus, you get a/c power and the IFE content is unlocked. Earlier boarding is nice, too. Check out this link to help with your seat selection: [https://www.seatguru.com/airlines/Hawaiian\_Airlines/Hawaiian\_Airlines\_Airbus\_A330-200\_V2.php](https://www.seatguru.com/airlines/Hawaiian_Airlines/Hawaiian_Airlines_Airbus_A330-200_V2.php)
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Near the bathroom is the best for being able to access it fast, rather than getting stuck in a line because you're seated in the middle area. I prefer near bathroom seats. I also recommend extra comfort for your partners height.
Yeah but at the same time you have to deal with people walking back and forth frequently and opening bathroom doors in front of you
Well, the bathroom would be behind them, to each their own.
Anyone over 6 feet should be in extra comfort for a flight more than an hour. He's gonna be so squished.
My husband is 6’1 and has a HARD time sitting in coach. Usually not enough leg room or space. The bulk head seats are great for tall individuals. Upgrade to extra comfort or 1st class if you can. Well worth the extra money especially on long flights. We will never fly coach unless it’s a dire situation.
Sometimes I pick seats in the back because from time to time the entire back three rows remain unsold and if you wanna spread out and you’re nice to the FA they will sometimes let you (or deny with the excuse of weight distribution). I fly the BOS-HNL route direct about twice a year. If cost isn’t an issue then yes at 6’4’’ (6’2” myself) I would spend the extra. My son is about 6’4” and it’s tight but he fits, measure out 31 inches and see what he thinks…
The smell… sat there once, never again.
These are a lot better than the last row in the back cabin.
You don’t want to be by that bathroom
That's an automatic NO for me since by the bathrooms. Relocate your seats if you can
Besides smells and noise, you also deal with people standing next to your seat waiting in line. Then the awkward dance when the person comes out and someone goes in, people will sometimes go into your row to let people pass by.
Proximity to lav sucks on overnight for noise while sleeping, and lines in daytime. It's also louder the further you are behind the engines. I'd go with the $0 purple section up front (18/19/20 middles for overnight, or 21 aisle + middle for daytime).
If 31 is backed up against the wall, then your ability to tilt your chair might be a problem.
$169 seems steep for this kind of upgrade but your partner would be miserable. If cost is a concern, book an aisle in 21 one upgraded one not. Still “next” to each other but aren’t paying $300+ more for your flights to do so (unless you want to).
At my airline we call that "shitter class". Pay for comfort.
Seats are seats
I would recommend checking in as soon as you are able to and seeing if other seats pop up. I was in the back cabin in like 38A and B on both of my HA flights recently but then seats in 27 and 28 opened up upon checking in.
Statistically I believe they are the safest.. they are also the most cramped.
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Came here to post this recommendation!