Originally Posted by
annaschummi
If you were to choose from Alaska, Hawaian, AA and Delta to make a Hawaii - Mainland flight, what would you choose?
Flight in economy, no status, one bag to check in.
With no status, and no chance for status in the future, I'd pick whatever airline has the most convenient schedule with the most direct routing.
When Southwest enters the market, presumably soon, unless policy changes, checked bags will be free - that can add up.
I did notice you didn't mention United above - they actually fly the most from the US mainland to Hawaii as another option.