Before COVID shut the world down, All Nippon Airways (ANA) was getting ready to fully deploy their small fleet of Airbus A380s. However, we all know what happened, which caused air travel to completely stop. Now, over three years later, the third ANA Flying Honu is entering service between Tokyo and Honolulu soon. … [Read more...] about Third ANA Flying Honu is Entering Service
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The Flying Honu Returns This Summer
Demand for travel between Hawaii and Japan is increasing. As a result, the Flying Honu returns this summer, amongst other schedule enhancements. Frequencies for the giant aircraft, however, will remain relatively low for the time being. … [Read more...] about The Flying Honu Returns This Summer
Flying Honus Temporarily Returned to Honolulu
Earlier this week, the AvGeek community here on Oahu was abuzz thanks to the appearance of an ANA A380. But don't expect to see them again any time soon, as the flying honus temporarily returned to Honolulu for undisclosed reasons. … [Read more...] about Flying Honus Temporarily Returned to Honolulu
Hawaii Welcomes Back Japanese Visitors
On November 6, the Japan Pre-Travel Testing Program launched. But, there are still major obstacles with the arrangement. So, even as Hawaii welcomes back Japanese visitors, it really isn't going to help much economically. … [Read more...] about Hawaii Welcomes Back Japanese Visitors
Delivery of the Final Flying Honu is Delayed
Airlines around the world are struggling to cope with the extreme reduction in travel demand brought on by COVID-19. So, it's no surprise, then, that delivery of the final Flying Honu is delayed. … [Read more...] about Delivery of the Final Flying Honu is Delayed
Final Flying Honu Enters Service This Summer + More
Currently, ANA has two Airbus A380s flying between Hawaii and Japan. But, the final Flying Honu enters service this summer, adding even greater capacity between Japan and Hawaii. Plus, Southwest's VP of Network planning talks about the Airline's Hawaii service. … [Read more...] about Final Flying Honu Enters Service This Summer + More
Travel Contests You Should Enter Now
Check it out! Here are a few travel contests you should enter now. One is for a trip to Japan, one is for a hotel stay on Oahu with VIP access to the Billabong Pipe Masters, and another is for HawaiianMiles and memorabilia. … [Read more...] about Travel Contests You Should Enter Now
Oahu Vacation Rental Crackdown and More
There's a lot of Hawaii travel news to cover today, so in this post, I'm talking about the Oahu vacation rental crack down and more. … [Read more...] about Oahu Vacation Rental Crackdown and More
ANA Conducts A380 Test Flights to Honolulu
Heads up AvGeeks! ANA conducts A380 test flights to Honolulu ahead of the start of its new service in about a month. The first one occurred this past Wednesday, with another one set to take place in the near future. … [Read more...] about ANA Conducts A380 Test Flights to Honolulu
ANA Confirms All A380s to Serve Hawaii Market
Well, this is a bit of a shocker! ANA confirms all A380s to serve Hawaii market! That's THREE A380s operating on a single leisure market!! … [Read more...] about ANA Confirms All A380s to Serve Hawaii Market