Check-in Counter

This is the check-in counter in Terminal 2 of Honolulu Airport. Although it’s not for United Airlines (UA), which I used on this trip, I passed by ANA’s check-in counter — a fellow Star Alliance member — and took this photo.

ANA’s Reduced Flights During COVID

This is ANA’s “Flight Information for Honolulu Routes.” Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, they were operating only about two flights per week.

It was definitely an unusual situation.

Check-in Lobby (1)

This shows the overall view of the check-in lobby.

The area where many travelers are gathered in the back is the United Airlines check-in counter.

Check-in Lobby (2)

Another view of the check-in lobby from a different angle.

Open-Air Terminal

Honolulu Airport features several gardens within the terminal, including a Japanese Garden, Chinese Garden, and Hawaiian Garden. This photo appears to be of the Japanese Garden.

Some areas are also open-air with no glass windows, creating a great sense of openness.

Garden Inside the Terminal

This is a garden area in another part of the terminal.

The Airport and the Honolulu Sky

This is the view of the airport and sky near the departure gate area. Hawaii is known for its many sunny days and stable temperatures year-round, making it a very comfortable and pleasant place.

Thanks to the open design of the airport, you can enjoy the “Aloha” atmosphere right up to the very end of your trip.

Aviation Goods Store (1)

A store inside the departure lobby that sells airplane-themed goods.

Aviation Goods Store (2)

Inside the same store, there was a mannequin seated in an airplane seat, decorated with various aviation items.

Open-Air Airport

A photo taken while walking to the lounge. At Honolulu Airport, there are open-air areas without glass windows, as you can see here. The absence of windows creates a truly refreshing, open atmosphere.

Thanks to Hawaii’s mild, stable weather and low rainfall year-round, such architectural design is possible.

Boarding Gate

This is the boarding gate.

Boarding Scene

This shows the moment of boarding the plane.

Heading to the Lounge (1)

After completing the security check, I headed to the lounge.

Heading to the Lounge (2)

On the way to the lounge.

Lounge Entrance

This is the entrance to the United Airlines lounge.

Boeing 777-300ER

This is today’s aircraft, a Boeing 777-300ER, seen from the lounge. The Boeing 777-300ER is used for international flights, but it is also operated on major U.S. domestic routes and flights departing from Honolulu.

Nuts and Baked Goods

This is part of the food selection in the lounge. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, everything is individually packaged.

This corner features nuts and loaf cake (likely pound cake).

Pasta Salad and Noodle Salad

This is the pasta salad and noodle salad corner:

Sandwiches, Chips, and More

Meal I Had

Here is the meal I enjoyed. Everything was delicious.

View from the Lounge

This is the view of the tarmac and sky from inside the lounge. The weather was beautiful and very pleasant.

Parked United Aircraft

This isn’t the plane I boarded, but a United Airlines aircraft parked at the gate.

First Class Seat

This is the First Class seat on a U.S. domestic flight. This type of seat is actually used as Business Class on international flights.

Today’s Seat

This is the First Class seat I will be using today on the U.S. domestic flight.

First Class Cabin

This is the view of the cabin in First Class.

Front Screen

This is the screen located in front of the seat.

Grilled Chicken, Salad, and Bread

This is the in-flight meal.

Meal Chosen by Companion

This is the meal my travel companion chose.

Drinks Served

Here are the drinks I had.

Arrival Soon (1)

This is the display showing that we’re about to arrive in San Francisco from Honolulu. 696 km remaining.

Arrival Soon (2)

Almost there — 201 km to go.

San Francisco Airport

We have arrived at San Francisco Airport.