One of the best kept secrets in aviation is what Southwest Airlines Hawaii is planning. It is a certainty that SWA still intends to fly to Hawaii, and the company has reasserted that multiple times as recently as February. Here's a list of what we know and what is yet to...
Short term pain will lead to long term gains for Hawaii deals. We predict more favorable conditions ahead for Allegiant Airlines and Southwest. Here's the latest Hawaii air news and our unique spin on how it will impact you on your next Hawaii vacation. When others...
Some exiting Hawaii travel industry news is just out. Virgin America has now confirmed that they will be flying to Hawaii starting in 2015. At that time, the airline will take delivery of new aircraft with the extended capabilities required for Hawaii service. David Cush,...
This morning UAL announced it will slash its Washington DC to Honolulu non-stops from seven times per week to just once starting in August. This is a huge blow to regional Hawaii travel from the US east coast. The daily flight lasted less than one year. We were excited to see...
Yesterday we spoke with Jessica Wheeler, spokesperson for Allegiant Air to get clarification on Allegiant Hawaii flight cuts which we covered earlier this week. If you love Hawaii deals like we do, there's more good news which follows. Flight cuts were business as...
Arthur Frommer is back in travel. Our 83 year old curmudgeon (for his tenacity to find truth in travel) friend has taken control of the half-century old Frommers brand and is starting out once again. Kudos. Arthur Frommer and Beat of Hawaii As you may know, Arthur helped put...
Allegiant Air announced today that it is suspending flights to Hawaii from six cities this summer. We previously reported Allegiant Hawaii flights cut resulted from inadequate demand for the airline's unique offerings and suggested more chopping was to come. Today's...
As we contemplate the likelihood of Southwest Airlines flying to Hawaii, it gives us reason to pause and reflect on the airlines already serving our island state. Among the three players which now control Hawaii air lift, here's how each is distinguishing itself. Hawaii...
Airlines flights to Hawaii have been on the increase. Capacity was expected to grow 7% this year compared with last year, to nearly 11 million Hawaii vacation seats. New mainland flights were added by Alaska, Allegiant and Hawaiian. However, as competition and lack of demand...
The newest Hawaii airline was unveiled today. Ohana by Hawaiian will commence inaugural service to Molokai and Lanai this summer. Recently acquired ATR-42 turboprops will be used for the first time to offer daily service from their Honolulu Airport gateway to both Molokai and...
