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 Splits Check-In Lobbies at HNL
Recently, Southwest Airlines bumped up its flying in Hawaii. To accommodate its busier schedule, they had to spread out at Hawaii's busiest airport. As a result, Southwest splits check-in lobbies at HNL. … [Read more...] about Southwest Splits Check-In Lobbies at HNL
Fly Intra-Hawaii on Southwest for $39!
The other day, Hawaiian Airlines began offering double HawaiianMiles on inter-island flights for no apparent reason. Well, now I know why. You can now fly intra-Hawaii on Southwest for $39! That's a great price! … [Read more...] about Fly Intra-Hawaii on Southwest for $39!
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 is Done with Its Hawaii Expansion – For Now
Despite the pandemic, Southwest Airlines continued on with its Hawaii plans. This included a BIG recent push that saw their route network expanded to routes many here in Hawaii were hoping for. However, it appears Southwest is done with its Hawaii expansion - at least for now. … [Read more...] about Southwest is Done with Its Hawaii Expansion – For Now
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 Launching New Honolulu-Long Beach Route
Despite the ongoing pandemic, one airline is continuing to grow its presence in Hawaii. And that airline is Southwest, which is launching a new Honolulu-Long Beach route. And this isn't just a resumption of suspended routes - this is the addition of entirely NEW routes. … [Read more...] about Southwest Launching New Honolulu-Long Beach 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