For our recent trip to the Big Island, we flew Southwest once again. However, unlike our last trip, we flew into Hilo instead of Kona on Southwest 1173 Honolulu to Hilo. I had a good reason for doing so, despite the fact that we were staying in Waikoloa. … [Read more...] about Flight Review: Southwest 1173 Honolulu to Hilo
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Southwest Expands Inter-Island Service
Since they launched their Hawaii service, Southwest has maintained a relatively sparse - though mostly convenient - intra-Hawaii schedule. That, however, is changing later this year as Southwest expands inter-island service. … [Read more...] about Southwest Expands Inter-Island Service
PSA: Transporting Fruit Within Hawaii
Recently, Mrs. Island Miler and I ventured to the Valley Isle for some R&R. We had a great time and spent way too much money there thanks to all of the things we discovered - more on that soon! But, on our way home, we ran into some nasty rules regarding transporting fruit within Hawaii. … [Read more...] about PSA: Transporting Fruit Within Hawaii
Southwest Announces Hawaii-Las Vegas Routes
Watch out, Hawaiian! Your fortress, profit-making routes are increasingly under fire. Especially since Southwest announces Hawaii-Las Vegas routes, but that's just the beginning. The airline also announced several other new routes will see boosts in frequencies. … [Read more...] about Southwest Announces Hawaii-Las Vegas Routes
Southwest Announces New Long Beach-Kahului Route
Last November, Southwest Airlines began expanding its service out of Long Beach. At the time, it announced one new route from the airport to Hawaii. That route will provide service to Honolulu in direct competition with Hawaiian. And, now, they're at it again as Southwest announces a new Long Beach-Kahului Route. … [Read more...] about Southwest Announces New Long Beach-Kahului Route
Southwest is Adding a Fourth Hawaii Gateway
Despite all of the doom and gloom this year, Southwest isn't giving up on its Hawaii ambitions. In fact, Southwest is adding a fourth Hawaii gateway out of California in the near future. … [Read more...] about Southwest is Adding a Fourth Hawaii Gateway
Hawaii-West Coast Pricing Observations
Following up on my post about inter-island flight pricing the other week, today I'm taking a look at Hawaii-West Coast pricing observations. And, the results weren't quite what I expected. … [Read more...] about Hawaii-West Coast Pricing Observations
Intra-Hawaii Flight Pricing Observations
Recently, I was looking at flights between Honolulu and Kahului and made some interesting Intra-Hawaii flight pricing observations that can help you save money whether you fly Hawaiian or Southwest. … [Read more...] about Intra-Hawaii Flight Pricing Observations
Southwest Now Serves All Major Hawaii Airports
Great news, Hawaii travelers! Southwest now serves all major Hawaii airports with the inauguration of the Airline's new Hilo service this past weekend. But their growth in the aloha state isn't over yet. … [Read more...] about Southwest Now Serves All Major Hawaii Airports
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