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Southwest Airlines begins eighth year of servicing Maui
Southwest Airlines commemorates seven years of dedicated community service across Maui on the anniversary of its first flight at Kahului Airport where Southwest first touched down April 8, 2019.
Southwest Airlines bolsters schedule in Hawaiʻi and other key leisure markets
The Hawaiʻi service features more interisland flights within the state. New, once daily service nonstop between Kahului (Maui) and Lihue (Kauai) begins June 5, with additional flights offered on existing interisland routes.
Southwest Airlines Adds Summer Service Between Hawai‘i and Mainland; One-Way Fares as Low as $129
New service on Southwest Airlines between Hawaiian islands and: Las Vegas, Los Angeles, and Phoenix begins in June with one-way fares as low as $129
Southwest Airlines Now Offering Pre-Cleared Arrival into Hawai‘i
Southwest Airlines is now offering pre-clearance for customers arriving in Hawaiʻi. The service is available for customers who present evidence of their compliance with the Hawaiʻi Safe Travels program.
Southwest Airlines Accelerates Timeline For New Hawai‘i Flights
Southwest Airlines announced that more flights for Hawaiʻi are being offered ahead of schedule. Southwest is also offering interisland travel for as low as $29 one-way** from Nov. 12, 2019 through April 8, 2020.
Southwest is Adding New Flights
Starting next year, the airline will be providing new options for inter-island travel, as well as additional flights between Hawaiʻi and California.
United Airlines CEO on Maui: Terminal Upgrades and Infrastructure Challenges
Maui Now’s Wendy Osher caught up with United Airlines CEO Oscar Munoz during his visit to Kahului Airport where he discussed terminal upgrades and infrastructure challenges.
Southwest Begins Interisland Service
The inaugural interisland flight for Southwest marks the start of four times daily service in each direction between Maui and Oʻahu.
Southwest Launches Inaugural Maui Service
Southwest launched service for Maui on Sunday with the 2 p.m. arrival of flight 5160 from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Kahului (OGG).
Southwest Airlines Earns Four 2019 TripAdvisor Awards
Southwest will begin once daily Oakland to Kahului flights this Sunday, April 7, 2019; and interisland service between Honolulu and Kahului starting April 28.
Southwest Launches Inaugural Commercial Flight to Hawai‘i
Southwest completed its inaugural commercial flight, launching service to Hawaiʻi today from Oakland International Airport to Honolulu.
Price Comparison: Southwest Airlines Hawai‘i Ticket Prices vs. Competitors
With Southwest Airlines’ opening of ticket sales today, Maui Now put together a few price comparisons on Southwest’s new Hawai‘i routes. This unofficial survey takes the lowest price offering from the airlines’ respective websites, although it does not factor in baggage fees or fare limitations.
Southwest Begins Selling Flights to Hawai‘i
Southwest Airlines has begun ticket sales for Hawai‘i destinations. The newly-released flight schedule includes California to Hawai‘i, as well as interisland routes.
Southwest Gains FAA Authorization for Hawai‘i Flights
Southwest Airlines has officially obtained technical certification from the FAA that will allow the airline to operate flights that serve Hawaiʻi.
Southwest Hawai‘i Start Suspended Amid Government Shutdown
Southwest Airlines’ planned expansion of service into the Hawaiʻi market is suspended amid the now 34-day-old federal government shutdown.
Southwest Plans Hawai‘i Non-Stop Service From 4 California Airports
Southwest Airlines today shared more details in the carrier’s service plans for Hawaiʻi by announcing initial gateway cities in California…