The Hawaii Express Metal Bottle Opener
One size / Silver
$19.99
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Celebrate a distinctive chapter in American airline history with a metal bottle opener inspired by The Hawaii Express. The carrier began Los Angeles–Honolulu service in August 1982 with a Boeing 747-100 nicknamed “The Big Pineapple,” recognized for its mango-colored tail and rainbow stripe. It later added two DC-10-10 aircraft and appeared in an August 1983 timetable with three daily round trips. Its flights ended that December, making this a conversation-starting keepsake for aviation fans and airline-history collectors.
The Hawaii Express was a scheduled passenger airline serving Los Angeles and Honolulu. Founded by Michael Hartley, who later founded Air Hawaii and CheapTickets, it began flights on August 20, 1982, with one Boeing 747-100. Nicknamed “The Big Pineapple,” the aircraft had a mango-colored tail and a rainbow-colored stripe along its side. The airline based its crews at Los Angeles International Airport, where TWA provided maintenance and gate facilities. Its first pilots included former Braniff Airlines personnel, while its original flight attendants had been furloughed by various major U.S. airlines. In May 1983, The Hawaii Express acquired two DC-10-10 aircraft from World Airways, which were configured and repainted at the World Air Center at Oakland International Airport. The 747 and both DC-10s operated at the same time for a period, as the airline shifted its fleet. An August 1983 timetable showed three daily round trips between Los Angeles International Airport and Honolulu International Airport. The airline suspended flights on December 20, 1983, and filed for bankruptcy the next day. Its brief history links a distinctive transpacific brand and wide-body aircraft to the airline industry’s changing landscape in the early 1980s.
Celebrate a distinctive chapter in American airline history with a metal bottle opener inspired by The Hawaii Express. The carrier began Los Angeles–Honolulu service in August 1982 with a Boeing 747-100 nicknamed “The Big Pineapple,” recognized for its mango-colored tail and rainbow stripe. It later added two DC-10-10 aircraft and appeared in an August 1983 timetable with three daily round trips. Its flights ended that December, making this a conversation-starting keepsake for aviation fans and airline-history collectors.
The Hawaii Express was a scheduled passenger airline serving Los Angeles and Honolulu. Founded by Michael Hartley, who later founded Air Hawaii and CheapTickets, it began flights on August 20, 1982, with one Boeing 747-100. Nicknamed “The Big Pineapple,” the aircraft had a mango-colored tail and a rainbow-colored stripe along its side. The airline based its crews at Los Angeles International Airport, where TWA provided maintenance and gate facilities. Its first pilots included former Braniff Airlines personnel, while its original flight attendants had been furloughed by various major U.S. airlines. In May 1983, The Hawaii Express acquired two DC-10-10 aircraft from World Airways, which were configured and repainted at the World Air Center at Oakland International Airport. The 747 and both DC-10s operated at the same time for a period, as the airline shifted its fleet. An August 1983 timetable showed three daily round trips between Los Angeles International Airport and Honolulu International Airport. The airline suspended flights on December 20, 1983, and filed for bankruptcy the next day. Its brief history links a distinctive transpacific brand and wide-body aircraft to the airline industry’s changing landscape in the early 1980s.
This slim, all-metal bottle opener feels like the trusted tool you reach for when friends gather and stories start. Forged from heavy-duty stainless steel, it slides into a pocket or bartending apron without bulk, then delivers confident leverage when a cold drink needs freeing. The flat surface accepts crisp laser engraving, so names, dates, or logos stay sharp through years of use. Use it behind the home bar, at backyard tailgates, or hand one to each member of your wedding party — it’s built to take commercial-level wear while still looking clean and refined. Simple, sturdy, and ready for the next toast.
Product features
- 100% heavy-duty stainless steel resists rust and bending
- Flat surface optimized for permanent precision laser engraving
- Ergonomic all-metal grip provides strong leverage
- Slim, ultra-flat profile fits pockets and bar drawers
- Commercial-grade durability for frequent use
| One size | |
| Width, in | 5.50 |
| Height, in | 1.50 |