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Hawaiian Airlines call sign retired after 95 years
Hawaiian Airlines operated its final flight under the HA866 call sign from Pago Pago to Honolulu on October 29, 2025.
The FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) confirmed the HA code was retired as part of Hawaiian’s formal merger into Alaska Airlines (AS). The last assigned call sign, HA866, completed a legacy that stretched back 95 years; going forward, flights that were once HA will use Alaska’s AS identifier for air traffic control and operational records.
For travelers and crews the change is more than cosmetic. Hawaiian branding will remain on many island routes for the near term, but pilot radio calls, dispatch paperwork and reservation systems will shift to the AS code. That means updated procedures for flight crews and a period of adjustment at airports and control towers across Hawaii and American Samoa.
Hawaiian Airlines call sign: what changes now
Airline call sign retirements are uncommon and carry practical impacts: pilots and controllers rely on consistent identifiers for safety and coordination. With the HA code retired on October 29, 2025, air traffic management, airline operations centers and ground handlers will move to Alaska’s AS calls and flight-numbering protocols. The merger preserves Hawaiian’s local brand in many passenger-facing areas while standardizing backend operations under Alaska Airlines.
- Quick facts: Hawaiian Airlines call sign HA retired on October 29, 2025; last flight was HA866 Pago Pago → Honolulu.
- Operators involved: Hawaiian Airlines (HA) transitioning into Alaska Airlines (AS).
- Legacy: 95-year identity change affecting pilot communications, reservations and operational codes.
Passengers should expect minimal disruption to island-route service in the short term, but crew briefings, gate displays and some ticketing references will be updated to reflect AS flight identifiers. Aviation professionals will monitor the transition period closely to ensure radio phraseology and procedures remain clear across the region.
