Santa, Where Are My Hawaii Deals?

First, Mele Kalikimaka, Hau’oli Hanukaha, and Hau’oli Makahiki Hou to all our friends and readers!

Now the answer to the question:

The airlines have to a large degree been holding off publishing new airfares.  Most of the current great deals from the mainland to Hawaii are expiring early in February.  I expect to see new fare offerings begin showing up within the next week or so.  These will likely be valid through early June, at which point the fares will rise for summer vacation.

My holiday gift (suggestions):

• If you’re planning on visiting Hawaii between now and June, and the few excellent fares out there don’t cover your departure city, then just hold off.  We’ll have those for you shortly.  These will be the best deals you’re going to see, possibly ever.  There will be great hotel and car rental prices too.
• For those of you planning for summer 2009, here’s even better news:  This is an excellent time to be buying.  The summer fares now available are some of the lowest I’ve seen in decades!  They will likely rise very soon however, so absolutely do not wait.  As an example, Los Angeles to Honolulu is still available during June, July and August for approximately $400 RT (all-inclusive).  We normally see this in the $700 range.