Delta deepens leisure footprint with new routes to Hawaii and Miami

Delta will add service from Boston (BOS) to Honolulu (HNL) and from Seattle (SEA) to Miami (MIA) next winter, reinforcing the airline’s leading position in BOS and connecting MIA customers to all nine of Delta’s U.S. hubs. “Over the past decade, Delta has been dedicated to refining our domestic footprint, and this year we’re strengthening […]

Japan Airlines incrementa sus vuelos a Hawaii

A partir del 19 de marzo de 2023, Japan Airlines incrementa sus vuelos a Hawaii agregando operaciones extras a sus servicios desde Tokio/Narita (NRT), Osaka/Kansai (KIX) y Nagoya/Chubu (NGO) hacia Honolulu (HNL). La compañía aún tiene pendiente la reanudación de sus servicios a Kona (KOA). De acuerdo con datos obtenidos por Aviacionline a través de […]

Hawaii to lift strict travel requirements this month

Hawaii will lift its strict entry requirements this month, eliminating its self-quarantine rule and allowing domestic travelers to enter the state more easily. Starting March 26, domestic visitors no longer will have to show proof of vaccination or a negative coronavirus test result to bypass a mandatory five-day quarantine as part of the state’s Safe […]

Delta Air Lines Adds Three New Domestic Hawaii Routes

Delta Air Lines is expanding its Hawaii offering in the 2022-2023 winter season with three new routes from the US mainland. From Nov. 19, the airline will launch flights between its Atlanta (ATL) base hub and Maui (OGG) and between Detroit (DTW) and Honolulu (HNL). Both routes will be operated daily. Neither route is currently […]

United Airlines Starts COVID-19 Testing Program at SFO

United Airlines is making it easy to get a COVID-19 test before flying to Hawaii. Customers traveling on United from San Francisco International Airport to Hawaii now have access to two types of COVID-19 tests. Travelers can choose a rapid test option taken at the airport on the day of travel or a drive-through test […]

United Airlines Becomes First U.S. Carrier to Make COVID-19 Tests Available to Customers

United Airlines today became the first U.S. airline to launch a COVID-19 pilot testing program for travelers that could make it easier for them to manage quarantine requirements and entry conditions of popular destinations around the world. Starting on October 15, customers traveling on United from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Hawaii will have […]

Southwest Starts Second Phase of Hawaii Flights

Southwest Airlines’ expansion into Hawaii is starting its second phase. The Dallas-based carrier has been aggressive with new routes between Hawaii and California, starting last year with flights from Oakland and San Jose. The strategy proved effective as Southwest limited its usage of large airports such as San Francisco International and Los Angeles International, and […]

Southwest Airlines to add new Hawaii destination: Hilo

Southwest Airlines is adding another destination in Hawaii but has not revealed the timing or flight details. The airline, which began flights to Hawaii in March, plans to offer interisland flights to Hilo International Airport, on the island of Hawaii or «Big Island.» Flights from the mainland to Hilo will not be offered. Travelers will […]

Inaugural Southwest Airlines flight arrives in Hawaii

A Southwest Airlines jet arrived in Hawaii this sunday afternoon without a hitch, marking the start of the carrier’s service to the isles. The carrier’s inaugural flight, appropriately numbered 6808, came from Oakland International Airport to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport. The 175-seat plane carried about 165 passengers — a robust 94 percent load factor […]

Southwest Airlines wins FAA approval for Hawaii service

Southwest Airlines has received FAA approvals needed to conduct Hawaii services and plans to announce specific routes, fares and a launch date “in the coming days,” the airline said Feb. 27, setting the stage for a major battle in the popular market. The Dallas-based carrier, which has its teams in place at its new markets, […]