If you’ve never said “Aloha” to our 50th state, maybe now is your chance.
Both Alaska Airlines (ALK) (named after our 49th state) and Delta Airlines (DAL) (not named after one of the United States) have introduced a number of new routes to Hawaii. But these routes sort of take the long way to get there.
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The Alaska Airlines route will go from Paine Field (PAE) in Washington to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) in Honolulu, via a Boeing 737. This is the first time Paine Field has ever flown to Hawaii, and so far Alaska is the only airline offering the route.
Good for the people of Everett, Wash. They deserve it. The airport had been closed for decades, but reopened in March 2019, giving the people just outside of downtown Seattle another option besides Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA).
If you’re looking to spend the holidays somewhere warm, the route will be available on Nov. 17, starting at $149 or 12,500 Mileage Plan miles each way.
Delta’s new Hawaii route goes from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) to Kahului Airport (OGG) in Maui, starting on Dec. 16 through March 31, 2024. It will take place onboard a three-cabin Boeing 767-300ER.
The 3,917-mile flight will be available on June 10. Delta already offers a daily Minneapolis flight to Honolulu, but apparently thinks there’s enough demand for two flights. Probably, right? I mean, it is Hawaii after all.
