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They should fly out of SNA, the airport is far less congested than LAX, which translates to fewer delays, and it recently underwent a renovation.
Hi Karen,
There are other issue at SNA and that isn’t a likely target.
Aloha.
I hate to disappoint, but I just did training today and met with leadership. We are focused on Latin America right now, Hawaii has dropped way down the list on priorities. Trust me, I WISH it weren’t true! Being OAK-based and not wanting to deal with the international nonsense to get to a tropical city. Unfortunately, SWA management feels that Hawaii is over-saturated and we can reap the benefits by swooping in on certain cities that can be huge for our growth versus squeezing into Hawaii for some marginal growth. :/
If and when Southwest does start service to our lovely state they should seriously consider interisland service within Hawaii. With the recent departure of Mesa (Go! Airlines) that leaves only one airline with jet planes servicing the islands. Granted there are smaller commuter airlines having the option of 2 airlines with jet service will greatly be appreciated here in Hawaii
What about SWA flying between SMF and the islands? Its not much further than OAK and would service a large population.
Southwest needs to get their act together before they make the jump to Hawaii. They have been had an increase in flight delays (not all because of weather) and appear to be suffering from serious growing pains. Free bags or not, if they do not improve their customer relations and on-time departures, going to Hawaii should not be in the cards.
I have been anxiously waiting for Southwest to help with a cheaper flight to Hawaii; but, after my experience with them this weekend, wow. They need the extra year to implement these routes properly. Thanks for the update!
Well said Angela.
They realize that as well, which is a part of why Hawaii has been delayed. Their recent on-time performance has been unusually bad.
ALoha.
I can’t wait!
Would be great for Msp to Hawaii, please keep us in mind even if connecting flights available through Phoenix ! Love flying SW!
Sharon- AGREED! I’m in MN and would love to use SW to get to Hawaii from MSP! Good thoughts!
Hi Jennifer and Sharon.
Southwest will use Oakland and perhaps Los Angeles. Not Phoenix, which cannot work with their aircraft just for starters. Connections are certainly possible however.
Aloha.
Would be nice if SWA would consider flying non-stop Phoenix to Hawaii! Currently we use USAirways but prefer flying SWA. Please consider this…
Being a Southwest employee based in Phoenix over the water certification wasnt put in place because we may fly to Hawaii is was due to the fact when SWA started service to Puerto Rico, I’m sure Hawaii will come into play. Non revenue will be difficult I will buy a ticket
I know for a fact that Southwest has considered Hawaii as their next destination, but I also know that they have look at the costs and profits, and according to them, HI has an expensive landing fee, and airport fees, and would not be as profitable.
All the over seas training is for their Caribbean destinations and I also heard they will fly to more Latin America destinations since that’s where the money is.
If SWA decides to fly to Hawaii, I can almost guarantee you it will be a twice a week flight schedule.