Is Island Air Still Flying?

Island Air is no longer operating. Here’s what happened to this Hawaii inter-island carrier and how to find flights on its former routes.
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About Island Air

Island Air (officially Hawaii Island Air) was a Honolulu-based commuter airline founded in 1980 as Princeville Airways, providing inter-island service across Hawaii for 37 years. After cycling through several owners — including a period under Oracle CEO Larry Ellison — and filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, Island Air ceased all operations on November 11, 2017.

Island Air Route Network

Island Air no longer operates. Its former inter-island Hawaii routes connecting Honolulu, Maui, Kauai, and the Big Island are now primarily served by Hawaiian Airlines and Mokulele Airlines.

Primary Hub

Daniel K. Inouye International Airport, Honolulu (HNL) — historical

Island Air’s historical main base was Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) in Honolulu, with a secondary hub at Kahului Airport (OGG) on Maui.

Alliance & Partner Airlines

As a defunct airline, Island Air has no current alliance ties — it previously maintained a codeshare and frequent flyer partnership with United Airlines, which ended along with its operations in 2017. Travelers should search under Hawaiian Airlines or Mokulele Airlines for its former routes.

Baggage, Seating & Onboard Amenities

A quick reference before you pack — always confirm exact allowances on your fare rules at booking, since they vary by route and cabin.

Carry-On & Personal Item

Not applicable — Island Air does not currently sell tickets or operate flights.

Checked Baggage

Not applicable — Island Air does not currently sell tickets or operate flights.

Excess Baggage Fees

Overweight, oversized, or extra bags typically incur a per-bag fee charged at check-in or online in advance — pre-paying online is usually cheaper than paying at the airport.

Seat Selection & Cabin Classes

Not applicable — Island Air does not currently sell tickets or operate flights.

Frequently Asked Questions

No. Island Air, Hawaii's second-largest inter-island carrier at the time, ceased all operations on November 11, 2017, about a month after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.

Island Air's IATA code was WP, with ICAO code MKU.

Island Air operated inter-island flights connecting Honolulu, Maui (Kahului), Kauai (Līhuʻe), and Hawaii Island (Kona) on a fleet of Bombardier Q400 turboprops, carrying about 13% of intra-Hawaii airline seats in its final year.

After years of ownership changes — including a period under Oracle CEO Larry Ellison's Ohana Airline Holdings — and an aggressive 2017 expansion that sharply increased costs, Island Air couldn't sustain its finances, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in October 2017, and shut down entirely the following month.

Hawaiian Airlines, the dominant carrier in the islands, and Mokulele Airlines, a smaller regional operator, absorbed most of the demand for the inter-island routes Island Air previously served.

No. Since Island Air does not operate flights, you can't book tickets directly with it. Search for your route under Hawaiian Airlines or Mokulele Airlines instead.

Yes, when Island Air shut down, Hawaiian Airlines offered standby seating at a reduced fare for a week to passengers holding confirmed Island Air reservations for the same routes.
Yes, relatively — the airline had recently added new Bombardier Q400 aircraft to its fleet just months before, and the November 2017 closure came only about a month after its Chapter 11 filing, catching many ticketed passengers by surprise.
Search for your origin and destination under Hawaiian Airlines or Mokulele Airlines, which now cover the bulk of Island Air's former inter-island Hawaii network.
There's no indication of a relaunch — the 2017 shutdown following bankruptcy has remained permanent, with no successful revival to date.

Domestic Flight Cities

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Island Air ceased operations in November 2017. Hawaiian Airlines and Mokulele Airlines now cover most of its former inter-island routes.

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