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What’s you definition of “in the midst”? An idea not funded, planned or started is “in the midst”?
Many are curious what Southwest will offer for food on these new long-haul flights.
In previous years, Southwest would offer a “branded” snack box that Southwest would bid out with various
suppliers.
Here’s a link to a snack box that was offered with Nabisco products.
Southwest did not charge for the snack boxes, and there was no selection or choice. The flight attendants would pass through and basically hand your side of the the row three snack boxes. I can’t recall if it was possible to request an additional snack box – I never did. I don’t remember reading anything in the in-flight magazine where a passenger could purchase an extra snack box- similar to purchasing an alcoholic drink.
At the time as Southwest was gearing up it’s long haul flights, the snack box was a nice touch, especially
considering that at the rime post-9/11 and into the late the late 2000’s as other airlines basically removed any type of free food service in coach, the snack boxes were most welcome on those long hauls!
My hunch is that Southwest will dust-off the play book on the snack boxes and offer something very similar with sponsoring vendors – such as the one in the pictures.
In terms of passenger expectations for meal service, Southwest can choose to be very upfront/clear in their marketing as what to expect for the new Hawaii service.
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Is SW going to Vegas? I hope so..
Hi – Have you seen the Motley Fool article published in the last few days suggesting Southwest might not begin flights until 2019? Any reaction and after reading their thoughts do you still believe November might be initial flights? Planning a March 2019 vacation and hoping to use SW points. Thanks for your perspective.
Hi Scott.
I think we heard it from the horse’s mouth, literally. So what you had from us is exactly that. We’ll all see how it pans out, but we expect to see flights this year based on what their exec. VP told us.
Aloha.
Thanks for the response!
There is conflicting information online now. Some news claims SW has made announcement that it will not start the flights until 2019. For example: https://news.get.com/southwest-airlines-likely-wont-launch-flights-hawaii-till-2019/
and:
https://www.hawaiibusiness.com/southwest-airlines-c-suite/
The same Southwest Hawaii meeting on Aug 9, different information?
Hi John.
We just commented on that. Bottom line is we are speaking directly from our communications with SWA executives.
Aloha.
Southwest is moving glacially slow in getting their flights to Hawaii together. From an outside observer it appears to be a management or equipment problem or both covered up by a bunch of PR and free drinks? Given their business model in which passengers can only get into the preferred boarding letter ‘A’ by inconveniently being forced to sign on 24 hours ahead of their flight, even though they bought the ticket months in advance, SW is becoming a less attractive option to Hawaii for those who are planning a ‘winter’ vacation and have been waiting for months for the airline to get their act together.
I hope more people feel like you so I can get your spot with my airline miles I’ve been horading for years like a crazy cat lady.Haha
I know others have asked but any idea if there will be connecting flight from the Midwest? We want to fly in February from Chicago and are hoping to fly Southwest.
Why wouldn’t you just fly direct on United or American from Chicago? They fly large comfortable widebody airplanes direct to Hawaii, why risk a connection?
Because we have enough points to fly free with Southwest so it’s a huge savings we can spend elsewhere on our vacation. I’ll risk a connection for a free flight plus Southwest flies out of Midway which has signifcantly fewer cancellations in Febraury than O’Hare.
Aloha! From east coast and Midwest, will Southwest offer non-stop flights to the 4 California cities flying to the islands? At present, from Cleveland and Pittsburgh, there are no non-stops to San Jose, Sacramento, San Diego or Oakland. There’s a huge difference between a 2 and 3 leg trip. I’m hoping Southwest will take this into consideration so that those who think they live too far away, can finally consider a trip to Paradise! Mahalo.
Hi Trasea.
We all look forward to learning how SWA will be handling connections to their Hawaii gateways. Stay tuned.
Aloha.
Living in Ohio, I would have to connect for a flight to Oahu.,from Oakland. What will fares cost me from Columbus Ohio,to Oahu
Don’t know where you got your information on engine cooling, but it will not be an issue at all. The 717 has no advantage here. The 737 is a short haul beast. Thanks for the info.