Hawaiian Airlines' Popular Summer Routes Between California and Kaua'i and Hawai'i Island to Return

HONOLULU, Dec. 2, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- In response to robust demand for travel to the Hawaiian Islands next summer, Hawaiian Airlines is bringing back its seasonal non-stop service between Oakland and Los Angeles, and Līhu'e, Kaua'i and Kona, Hawai'i Island beginning on May 20, 2015. Additionally, the airline is adding a second daily seasonal non-stop flight between Los Angeles and Maui that will start on Jun. 11, 2015.

"It is never too early to start planning for summer travel, and these non-stop flights were so popular with our travelers this summer that we wanted to bring them back so that our guests can have more options and more flexibility when visiting the Hawaiian Islands," said Peter Ingram, Hawaiian Airlines executive vice president and chief commercial officer. "We are proud to continue to support the visitor industries of Kaua'i, Maui and Hawai'i Island, and also offer our island residents direct access to the Bay Area and Southern California."

The seasonal Oakland and Los Angeles services between islands of Kaua'i and Hawai'i will add nearly 110,000 air seats to both travel markets over 15 to 18 weeks of service, and will be operated by Hawaiian Airlines' wide-body, twin-aisle Boeing 767-300ER aircraft, seating 264 passengers in a two-class cabin, with 18 in First Class and 246 in the Main Cabin. Guests will get to enjoy iPad minis available for rent exclusively on the airline's B767 aircraft, featuring more than 100 hours of the latest Hollywood releases, television shows, and a variety of exciting interactive games.

With the addition of both seasonal services, both Līhu'e Airport and Kona International Airport will have a Hawaiian Airlines wide-body aircraft arriving every day of the week next summer.

LOS ANGELES (LAX)-LĪHU'E (LIH)/KONA (KOA) SCHEDULE

OAKLAND (OAK)-LĪHU'E (LIH)/KONA (KOA) SCHEDULE

More than 53,000 air seats will be added to both Los Angeles and Maui's travel markets over 14 weeks of service when the seasonal daily flights start on Jun. 11, 2015. The seasonal daily service addition will be operated by Hawaiian Airlines' wide-body, twin-aisle Airbus 330-200 aircraft, which seats 294 passengers with 18 in First Class, 40 Extra Comfort and 236 in the Main Cabin. In addition, the seasonal additions also capitalizes on Hawaiian Airlines' Maui hub, which was established in 2012, offering an alternative connecting point for travel to other islands with its expanded neighbor island flight schedule.

LOS ANGELES (LAX)-KAHULUI (OGG) SCHEDULE

Adding to the enjoyment of the travel experience on Hawaiian Airlines is the carrier's signature onboard hospitality program, Mea Ho'okipa (translation: I am host). Travelers will enjoy island-style complimentary meals and made-in-Hawai'i snacks to go along with Hawaiian Airlines' engaging presentation of the islands' culture, people and Aloha Spirit throughout the flight.

Tickets for the new seasonal non-stop flights are now available for purchase online at HawaiianAirlines.com or by calling Hawaiian Airlines' reservations department toll-free at (800) 367-5320.

About Hawaiian Airlines

Hawaiian^® has led all U.S. carriers in on-time performance for each of the past 10 years (2004-2013) as reported by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Consumer surveys by Condé Nast Traveler, Travel + Leisure and Zagat have all ranked Hawaiian the highest of all domestic airlines serving Hawai'i.

Now in its 85th year of continuous service, Hawaiian is Hawai'i's biggest and longest-serving airline, as well as the largest provider of passenger air service from its primary visitor markets on the U.S. Mainland. Hawaiian offers non-stop service to Hawai'i from more U.S. gateway cities (11) than any other airline, along with service from Japan, South Korea, China, Australia, New Zealand, American Samoa and Tahiti. Hawaiian also provides approximately 160 jet flights daily between the Hawaiian Islands, with a total of more than 200 daily flights system-wide.

Hawaiian Airlines, Inc. is a subsidiary of Hawaiian Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: HA). Additional information is available at HawaiianAirlines.com. Follow updates on Twitter about Hawaiian (@HawaiianAir) and its special fare offers (@HawaiianFares), and become a fan on its Facebook page.

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