Originally Posted by
mattp1987
I would ask to be routed PNS-ATL-HNL. That's true D1 service rather than domestic first. You can leave at 7:30am (44 min connection) or 6:25am (1h53m connection) which sounds like a better option given your spouse's mobility. Both arrive in HNL at 2:20pm.
For the return, I'd probably ask for the same. HNL-ATL leaves at 4:40pm, so you get to enjoy most of your last day and then have a long redeye flight in D1. You'd have 3 hours in ATL if you take the 10:29am connection to PNS which gives you plenty of time for a shower in the SC if you want.
That routing would be ideal for us. Have a feeling they might not have the authority to move us straight into D1 service, but it does not hurt to ask. Thank you! I did not call today as I was busy this morning and once the whole IT debacle started I'd figured it would be best to let those travelling today have the phone agents available to them then deal with my issue. I'll try tomorrow and update here.