Recently, I booked a trip to Kona for Mrs. Island Miler and I. Things are quite different from the last time we traveled inter-island, so let's talk about booking Hawaii inter-island travel in the Southwest era. … [Read more...] about Booking Hawaii Inter-Island Travel in the Southwest Era
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Southwest Has Very Strong Ambitions in Hawaii
I knew Southwest Airlines would put up a fight when entering the Hawaii market. But this image clearly shows that Southwest has very strong ambitions in Hawaii. SAVAGE!! … [Read more...] about Southwest Has Very Strong Ambitions in Hawaii
Analysis of the Southwest Airlines Hawaii Launch
Southwest began selling tickets for its hotly anticipated Hawaii service yesterday. So, today, I'm doing an analysis of the Southwest Airlines Hawaii launch, fares, award prices, competitive response, and more. … [Read more...] about Analysis of the Southwest Airlines Hawaii Launch
Southwest Airlines Receives ETOPS Certification!
After months of delays, Airline officials confirmed on Wednesday the news we've all been waiting for; Southwest Airlines receives ETOPS Certification! … [Read more...] about Southwest Airlines Receives ETOPS Certification!
Southwest Finishes Hawaii ETOPS Test Flights
We're getting closer! The Honolulu Star-Advertiser reports that Southwest finishes Hawaii ETOPS test flights, paving the way to completion of the certification process. … [Read more...] about Southwest Finishes Hawaii ETOPS Test Flights
RUMOR: Southwest Valentine’s Surprise for Hawaii
Rumor has it that there's going to be a Southwest Valentine's surprise for Hawaii. And I'm sure you all can guess what I'm alluding to here. … [Read more...] about RUMOR: Southwest Valentine’s Surprise for Hawaii
Southwest Air Gates at HNL gates are Complete
As Southwest Airlines made its inaugural validation flight, the Hawaii Department of Transportation made another important announcement; the Southwest Air gare at HNL are complete! … [Read more...] about Southwest Air Gates at HNL gates are Complete
Southwest Begins Hawaii Validation Flights Today
Now that the Partial Government Shutdown is over, Southwest can resume its ETOPS certification. And, so, Southwest begins Hawaii validation flights today! … [Read more...] about Southwest Begins Hawaii Validation Flights Today
Some Updates on Southwest Hawaii Service
Southwest Airlines, disappointingly, didn't divulge any new information on its Hawaii service during its Q2 earnings call. However, they did talk to the folks over at Beat of Hawaii. So, here are some updates on Southwest Hawaii service. … [Read more...] about Some Updates on Southwest Hawaii Service
Southwest Confirms Intra-Hawaii Service
Southwest confirms intra-Hawaii service! Oh, and during the same announcement yesterday, executives revealed their initial West Coast gateway cities. … [Read more...] about Southwest Confirms Intra-Hawaii Service