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Do you think that LGB, or LAX or SNA are in the running for Southwest flights to Hawaii?
Thanks.
Hi Rick.
Most likely is LAX. Other two, not as far as we are hearing.
Aloha.
Aloha!
I emailed SWA directly and they replied that they are definitely looking at SNA Iin addition to LAX.
I’d appreciate it if you could attempt to verify this via your sources too.
Mahalo!
Regarding Keith’s Houston IAH comment: doesn’t Southwest have a presence at Houston Hobby? Wouldn’t that be an option if WN begins service to Hawaii? I know very little about Southwest other than seeing them at some of the airports I use.
Poor Hawaii. Too many visitors already.
One more plus for Southwest … free checked bags for longer vacations in Hawaii. My friend can do 3 weeks with just a carry-on, but I can’t.
Will they be flying out to hawaii from the west coast? Pdx is what i am hoping for.And am I reading right.they are going to start in June 2018?
Hi Brenda.
Probably not from PDX ever and likely not in June from any location.
Aloha.
We are totally committed SWA fliers. I am an A-List flyer with a Companion Pass for my husband. Unfortunately, I already booked with Hawaiian to travel in late June from Oakland – LIH. Is there any chance that I can rebook with SWA without losing all of the money that I have already paid for my Hawaiian tickets? I can’t imagine that there is a scenario good for us, but thought I’d reach out to see what others have to suggest.
Aloha from Seattle.
I visit Hilo once or twice every year. While the number of flights to Kona are increasing and the prices dropping, it seems like the only nonstop flights from the mainland to Hilo are on United from Los Angeles. Do you know if any other airlines are planning nonstop flights to Hilo from anywhere on the West Coast, or if United is planning nonstop flights to Hilo from anywhere other than LAX?
Thank you for any info about flying directly into Hilo.
Hi Tim.
We aren’t aware of any plans for future Hilo flights from the mainland. Sorry.
Aloha.
Aloha!
We have a trip planned to Maui from Portland Oregon in mid June, when is the best time to purchase plane tickets?
Mahalo!
Hi Anna.
If you’re a gambling person, wait and see what new planes and flights coming to Hawaii and other competitive factors will bring. Otherwise, best to buy right away as that is peak travel season.
Aloha
What are your thoughts on the Phoenix market? It is a SW hub and HA and AA both seem to have the market cornered with fares that are usually almost the same. Or will we be limited by the 737 they use?
Hi Sean.
It seems like there will be changes coming to the Phoenix market, and likely for the better. Based on new planes both for SWA and HA. Maybe not right away, but in next year or so.
Aloha.
thoughts about inter-island with SW and when?
thanks
Ane
Hi Ane.
No further hard information at this time. Might start with one-stop kind of inter-island, like Kona-Honolulu-Oakland. But that’s just a guess and no one knows for sure.
Aloha.