Hawaiian airlines greatly expanding its nonstop routes 2 Kauai, Big Island(new planes
Aug 1, 2013 | 11:43 pm
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Remember that there are people who live here and fly interisland because that's how you get between islands, and there's kind of a lot of us. With all respect to AS, I don't think it would be easy for HA to decide to buy some airplanes and compete on intra-Alaska routes, nor would it be easy for AS to jump in here. Now if AS wanted to buy HA (it's cheap!) and leave the operation mostly alone, I'd be a happy man. HA is a good airline operationally, but IT, the call center, and the frequent flier plan leave a lot to be desired. Unfortunately I don't think that fits either carrier's strategy very well.
Aug 1, 2013 | 11:43 pm
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Aug 2, 2013 | 1:38 am
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I enjoyed flying HA. Inflight crews were great and the plane was clean. I wasn't real impressed by their ground ops at OGG, though. Everything seemed very disjointed.
Aug 2, 2013 | 3:08 am
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You forgot OGG-PDX-LIH (seasonal I know)
Haven't had the time yet, but am tempted to book an interisland flight like this some time
Agent: You're flying where how?!
You forgot OGG-PDX-LIH (seasonal I know)
Haven't had the time yet, but am tempted to book an interisland flight like this some time
Agent: You're flying where how?!