Allegiant Air to start LAS/FAT to HNL
Not sure if this is old or new news....
http://www.centreforaviation.com/blo...as-vegas-71474
Allegiant Air on 29-Jun-2012 will realise its ambition for Hawaii services with the launch of thrice-weekly services to Honolulu from its Las Vegas hub and then weekly Fresno-Honolulu service on 30-Jun-2012, both on 757-200s, according to schedules filed in global distribution systems. Allegiant first announced in 2010 its intentions to serve Hawaii, but has been involved in a protracted effort to acquire aircraft with the range to make the flight and also regulatory approval for ETOPS operations. Allegiant in Mar-2012 had reaffirmed its commitment to launch Hawaiian services in Jun-2012 and will just barely achieve that, launching a month into the popular northern hemisphere summer season.
Allegiant had acquired six 757-200s, complementing its existing fleet of MD-80s workhorses, for Hawaiian services but during the extended regulatory process leased two of the aircraft out. Local reports indicate that Allegiant is still awaiting final approval that will be contingent on ETOPS proving flights to be performed in the coming weeks.