About Hawaiian Airlines Hawaiian Airlines is the largest airline of Hawaii and the 8th largest commercial airline in the U.S., which was founded in 1929 as Inter-Island Airways. The airline operates scheduled services to 40 destinations from its hub at Honolulu International Airport and secondary hub at the Kahului Airport. Hawaiian Airlines is owned by Hawaiian Holdings, Inc. and has been rated the best carrier serving Hawaii by Travel + Leisure, Zagat, and Condé Nast Traveler.