Luxury airport lounges are a familiar feature at major airports worldwide, offering travelers a comfortable escape before their flights. But Hawaiian Airlines decided to take a different approach with their latest offering at Honolulu's Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL).
Instead of another standard lounge, the airline created something more elusive—a speakeasy-style retreat known as Apt. 1929 , hidden in plain sight. While most airport lounges are designed to be visible and inviting, Apt.
1929 breaks from tradition with its discreet, almost secretive vibe. Tucked behind an unmarked door near the airline's Plumeria Lounge, there are no signs or obvious markers pointing to its existence. Passengers booked through Hawaiian Airlines' Premium Airport Service are the only ones who know how to find it—and even then, they're escorted to the lounge, adding to the mystery and exclusivity.
Hawaiian Airlines didn't just want to offer a place to rest; they wanted to give travelers an experience. Apt. 1929's entrance, hidden in plain sight, evokes the clandestine spirit of a Prohibition-era speakeasy.
Once inside, the atmosphere shifts from the hectic airport environment to an oasis of calm wrapped in Hawaiian charm and style. Inside Apt. 1929, the design tells a story.
Named after the year Hawaiian Airlines was founded, the lounge is filled with touches that nod to the airline's history and its Hawaiian roots. Decorated with neutral tones and furnishings from local brand No.