Boston Is Getting a New Direct Flight to Hawaii-With Lie-Flat Business Class Seats

"Travelers in New England will soon be able to fly nonstop all the way to the Hawaiian Islands, thanks to the revival of an old Delta Air Lines' route. The carrier just announced it will be resuming its direct service between Boston's Logan International Airport (BOS) and Honolulu 's Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) later this year. At 5,095 miles and nearly 12 hours long, the route holds the title of the longest domestic flight in the US."

"Delta first launched flights from Boston to Honolulu in November 2024, but the airline ended up suspending the route after just a few months in April 2025 due to lackluster demand. Hawaiian Airlines also canceled its daily flight on the same route in 2025, citing similarly weak demand from fliers. Many airlines trimmed their domestic schedules last year, as economic concerns around shifting tariff policies caused price-sensitive travelers to hold off on buying flights."

"Delta will use its Airbus A330-300 planes on the resumed route. The narrow-body jets have a four-cabin layout, including a Delta One business class cabin with 34 lie-flat seats all with direct access to the aisle. The swanky seats also include Missoni-branded amenity kits, bedding, socks and slippers, as well as multi-course meals with dishes from Chef José Andrés and beloved purveyors like Shake Shack."

Nonstop service between Boston's Logan International Airport and Honolulu's Daniel K. Inouye International Airport will return seasonally beginning December 19, 2026. The 5,095-mile, nearly 12-hour flight is the longest domestic route in the United States. Delta initially launched the route in November 2024 but suspended it in April 2025 because of weak demand; Hawaiian Airlines also canceled its Boston–Honolulu service in 2025. With long-haul leisure demand rebounding, Delta will operate daily flights during the holiday peak and four weekly flights for the remainder of winter. The route will deploy Airbus A330-300 aircraft with four cabins, including Delta One, Premium Select, and Comfort Plus.

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