Hawaiian Airlines’ Tokyo Narita to Seattle Inaugural

Hawaiian Airlines’ Tokyo Narita to Seattle Inaugural

heat [Music] heat heat heat good night oh chicken [Music] huh happy birthday i’m actually I’ll get another Now we have a special guest service will begin at 5:40 [Music] thank you again for joining us today to celebrate the launch of nontop service from Narita to Seattle my name is for today Richard and Martin it is our privilege 2028 to participate in this very exciting opportunity for both Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines a tradition that we have for all these inaugural very special occasions is to start with Hawaiian and [Music] [Applause] [Music] Oh no [Music] aloh aloha aloha feelings and energy you put in the bowl and I say mahalo aola Alaska Airlines you know my Seattle Narita and we ask for only good things and good intentions and the best of luck for this route and we say thank you all for gathering and thank you for your patronage and we wish the best for this route and I’d like to say mahalu to all the dignitaries and mahalu to all the workers and to everybody thank you now jo president and CEO of Hawaiian Airlines will share a few words uh thank you first to Debbie and Monaco and Kayone for the beautiful oi that they shared with us thank you so much we are very excited to be here today i’m personally especially excited and not just because I’m a huge Seattle Mariners fan and the Moose is here the reason this international gateway out of Tokyo and connecting to our gateway in Seattle is possible is because of the combination and the combined strengths of Hawaiian Airlines and Alaska Airlines hawaiian Airlines and Alaska Airlines it truly is our employees that make the difference and we have many of them here today and if I could just ask the employees of Hawaiian Airlines and Alaska Airlines to wave their hand real quick hawaiian and Alaska employees thank you i’m excited to bring together our aircraft our people of course and our roots to transform the future of flying at Alaska Air Groupoup which now includes both Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines a commitment to Japan japan remains strong hawaiian Airlines has served the Japan market for nearly 15 years and we will continue to connect Japan with the Hawaiian Islands with more than 24 weekly flights from Tokyo Hanetta Fukuoka and Osaka i’d like to thank our many partners for their support of this new route and especially to our amazing crew working today’s flight and thank you to all of you our guests that are flying with us on this historic flight today we hope that you enjoy the wonderful Hawaiian Airlines hospitality that you know and love as you embark on your journey today to Seattle now if you will please join me in welcoming the economic officer at the US Embassy Devin Richardson it is a great honor to be here today representing the US embassy at this momentous occasion today we celebrate the launch of the new non-stop direct service between Tokyo and Seattle a testament to the strong and enduring partnership between the United States and Japan the Alaska Air Group is more than just an addition to the flight schedule it’s a significant investment in strengthening the ties between our two nations it will facilitate increased travel trade and cultural exchange bringing our people even closer together seattle a vibrant hub of innovation and natural beauty offers a wealth of opportunities for Japanese travelers from its thriving tech industry to its rich music scene and stunning Pacific Northwest landscapes Seattle embodies the pioneering spirit of America this direct flight will make it easier than ever for our Japanese friends to experience all that Seattle and the surrounding region have to offer conversely this new service will provide greater access for American travelers to Tokyo a global capital renowned for its rich history cutting edge technology and vibrant culture tokyo is a gateway to the rest of Asia and this new route will undoubtedly contribute to increased business tourism and prosperity for both of our countries the US embassy in Tokyo is committed to fostering strong relationships between the United States and Japan this new air service is a shining example of how collaboration and connectivity can benefit us all we commend Alaska Air Group and Hawaiian Airlines for their vision and dedication to making this route a reality we look forward to the positive impact this new service will have on our economies our cultures and the lives of our citizens may this flight be the first of many carrying countless passengers between our two great nations for years to come [Applause] goto director of Narita International Airport office Ministry of Land Infrastructure Transport and Tourism to give a few words hello everyone [Music] why Lastly help corporation to give a few words [Music] [Music] for our service between the Narita and Seattle will be know very good news for passengers as well the United airport within the United States so there are uh it’s more convenient to transfer to their various cities maybe more than 100 cities within the United States so uh that’s good for your our American passengers as well your Japanese passengers [Music] [Music] [Music] when I Please cut the ribbon okay [Music] how do you [Applause] guys say please the ceremony to celebrate the launch of Hawaiian Airlines nose of service to Seattle thank you very much for gathering today [Applause] why not oh excited [Music] open up everybody okay ladies and gentlemen in preparation for departure please remain seated fasten your seat belts close and lock your service trays and ensure that all carryons are properly stowed all personal electronic devices including mobile phones must now be set to airplane mode all smart bags must be powered off aloha and welcome aboard when you’re here with us you’re in Hawaii here in Hawaiian Airlines your safety is our number one priority with an exit sign four doors on the left and four doors on the right locate the two exits nearest to you keep in mind that these exits in front of with the exception of those immediately behind the wings can be detached and used as rafts in the event of a water landing the oxygen valve What you see i think you do Heat heat heat heat heat heat heat up here that the electronic smoking device is not permitted at any time on board aircraft should the cabinet turn off the seat belt sign and recommend that you continue to wear your seat belts whenever you are seated in the event of unexpected turbulence if you plan to sleep please fasten your seat belt so visible at all times you’re free to use electronic devices at this time however electronic devices that have transmitt capabilities must be an airplane mode prior to use when charging your cell phone or portable electronic device while on board the of heat [Music] me me [Music] here we go oh yeah so what do you do just this yeah that way it stays yeah anybody else drink coffee with hot water heat heat thank you yes heat heat anything else right now International Airport looks like we’ll be starting our descent here in the next 10 minutes or so right now the computer showing us on the ground 11:35 a.m pacific Standard Time weather around the airport right now it’s pretty nice with light winds from the east good visibility with overcast skies temperature 13 degrees C or 57° F on behalf of myself and everybody here we do appreciate you flying with us tonight you’re standing above the cabin we ask you to return to your seats and fasten your seat belts also at this time if you’ve taken any of your carry-on belongings from underneath the seat in front of you or from the overhead compartments please do return them as much on this area at least market please be seated american Dragon i mean I just see Just want you to enjoy it come on welcome to Seattle Washington local time here is approximately 11:35 in the morning we will be taxing for a few minutes we ask that you remain seated with your seat belts securely fastened about you until the aircraft has come to a complete and final stop and all fastened seat belt signs have been turned off before leaving us today be sure to check about you as well as in the overhead compartment for your carry-on belongings and please use caution when opening the overheads because your things may have shifted during the flight you’ll be disembarking the aircraft in the second door on the left hand side and once again we ask that you watch your step there will be a slight level change for our passengers requiring wheelchair assistance here in Seattle please remain seated until the main flow of passengers have left the aircraft and then proceed to the door where we will have your wheelchair waiting for you this being the first port of entry into the United States all passengers will have declared customs and immigrations so please be sure to have your passports readily available on behalf of Hawaiian Airlines and most especially our flight crew it’s been a pleasure serving you today we’d like to bid you a fond aloha and mahalo for flying with us [Music] [Music] save your bags first what’s that seattle all bags must be cleaned before resident [Music] to use the chair there’s a chair thank you

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Date: 13 May 2025
From: Tokyo-Narita International (NRT)
To: Seattle Tacoma International (SEA)
Airline: Hawaiian Airlines
Aircraft Type: Airbus A330-200
Flight Number: HA824
Registration: N384HA
Seat: 16A
Flight time: 8 hours 7 minutes
Scheduled Departure Time: 18:25 JST
Actual Departure Time: 19:28 JST
Scheduled Arrival Time: 11:30 PDT
Actual Arrival Time: 11:34 PDT
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