HONOLULU, March 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Hawaiian
Airlines today began nonstop service between Long Beach (LGB) and Kahului, Maui
(OGG), welcoming Southern
California travelers onboard with flower lei and the
convenience of a second daily flight to Hawai'i. Hawai'i's hometown
airline became the first carrier to connect Long Beach to the Hawaiian Islands when it
started Honolulu service in the
summer of 2018.
"Long Beach has been an
incredibly popular gateway for our visitors and Hawai'i residents
traveling to Southern California,
and we are pleased to make it even more convenient for our guests
to travel between Long Beach and
Maui with our new daily nonstop
service," said Brent Overbeek,
senior vice president of revenue management and network planning at
Hawaiian Airlines.
Flight HA72 departs Long Beach
daily at 8:35 a.m. with a
12:35 p.m. scheduled arrival time on
Maui, giving guests ample time to
settle in their accommodations and enjoy their first afternoon on
the Valley Isle. The flight from Maui to Long
Beach, HA71, departs at 12:45
p.m. and arrives at 8:05
p.m.
"We are excited that Hawaiian Airlines is now offering a second
daily nonstop flight to Hawai'i, this time to the beautiful island
of Maui," said Long Beach Airport
Director Cynthia Guidry. "Travelers
will love the ease and convenience of flying Hawaiian Airlines to
and from Long Beach Airport."
Hawaiian, the nation's most punctual airline for
17 straight years, will service the route with its modern
Airbus A321neos, a quiet and fuel-efficient aircraft with 16
luxurious leather recliners in First Class, 44 Extra Comfort seats
and 129 Main Cabin seats. Inside, guests will enjoy Hawaiian's
award-winning hospitality, including complimentary island-inspired
meals by Hawai'i's top chefs and streaming in-flight
entertainment.
Hawaiian has also simplified the experience for guests to meet
the state of Hawai'i's pre-travel testing requirements and be
exempt from quarantine upon arrival. In partnership with
Long Beach-based Worksite Labs,
the carrier offers guests at LGB airport exclusive access to
shallow nasal swab PCR tests – the gold standard in
COVID-19 screening – with results within 36 hours for $90. Guests who obtain a negative test will
receive a pre-clear wristband during boarding that allows them to
bypass airport screening in Hawai'i.
About Hawaiian Airlines
Hawaiian® has led all U.S. carriers in on-time performance
for each of the past 17 years (2004-2020) as reported by the U.S.
Department of Transportation. Consumer surveys by Condé Nast
Traveler, Travel + Leisure and TripAdvisor have
placed Hawaiian among the top of all domestic airlines serving
Hawai'i.
Now in its 92nd year of continuous service, Hawaiian is
Hawai'i's biggest and longest-serving airline. Hawaiian offers
nonstop flights within the Hawaiian Islands, between Hawai'i and
more U.S. gateway cities (16) than any other airline, as well as
service connecting the islands with Japan and South
Korea. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, Hawaiian has
temporarily suspended service in Australia, New
Zealand, American Samoa and
Tahiti.
The airline is committed to the health and safety of its guests and
employees and has reinforced enhanced cleaning procedures across
its business. While the experience may be a little different, the
authentic Hawaiian hospitality remains unchanged. Additional
details on how Hawaiian is keeping guests and employees safe can be
found at HawaiianAirlines.com/KeepingYouSafe.
Hawaiian Airlines, Inc. is a subsidiary of Hawaiian Holdings,
Inc. (NASDAQ: HA). Additional information is available
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