HONOLULU, March 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Floridians
yearning for a Hawai'i vacation can now conveniently travel from
the Sunshine to the Aloha state with Hawaiian Airlines' new,
twice-weekly nonstop service between Orlando (MCO) and Honolulu (HNL). Hawai'i's hometown carrier
this morning welcomed guests with flower lei, and Hawaiian music
and dance as they boarded the first scheduled commercial flight
connecting Florida and
Hawai'i.
"We are excited to introduce our Florida guests to our award-winning Hawaiian
hospitality so they may start their island vacation the moment they
step onboard," said Peter Ingram,
president and CEO of Hawaiian Airlines. "We are just as pleased to
offer Hawai'i travelers the unmatched convenience of our nonstop
service from Honolulu to
Orlando, a popular destination for
our kama'āina (residents)."
Hawaiian will increase MCO-HNL service to three weekly flights
from June 1 through Aug. 10 to meet
summer travel demand.
Prior to the start of Hawaiian's service, Orlando was one of the largest U.S. travel
markets to the Hawaiian Islands without nonstop flights. A
sought-after destination for Hawai'i residents visiting its
world-renowned attractions, Orlando becomes Hawaiian's third Eastern
gateway city – along with New York
(JFK) and Boston (BOS).
"Having new service to a domestic destination as popular as
Honolulu is a win not only for the
residents of Central Florida, but
for everyone who travels from Orlando International Airport," said
Phil Brown, chief executive officer
of the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority. "Being able to directly
connect two of the world's popular vacation spots brings a
next-level service for travelers looking to explore the best
leisure destinations in the United
States."
Guests onboard Hawaiian's flights will enjoy complimentary
island-inspired meals by Hawai'i's top chefs and the roominess and
superior comfort of its 278-seat Airbus A330 aircraft, which
feature 18 First Class lie-flat leather seats arranged in a 2-2-2
configuration tailored for couples, families and honeymooners, as
well as business travelers. Hawaiian's A330s are also equipped with
68 of its popular Extra Comfort premium economy seats providing
more legroom and enhanced amenities, in addition to 192 Main Cabin
seats.
Flight HA85 departs Orlando on
Tuesday and Saturday at 8:15 a.m.
with a 2:05 p.m. scheduled arrival in
Honolulu, allowing guests to check
in to their accommodations and begin exploring O'ahu or connect to
any of Hawaiian's four Neighbor Island destinations. The flight
from Honolulu to Orlando, HA86, departs on Thursday and Sunday
at 5:15 p.m. and arrives at
7 a.m. the next day. Hawaiian's
increased seasonal summer schedule will include additional
departures from MCO on Thursdays and from HNL on Tuesdays.
Hawaiian, the nation's most punctual airline for
17 straight years, has simplified the experience for guests to
meet the state of Hawai'i's pre-travel testing requirements and be
exempt from quarantine upon arrival with a list of state of Hawai'i
approved testing providers in Orlando. Guests who obtain a negative test
will receive a pre-clear wristband during boarding that allows them
to bypass airport screening in Hawai'i.
FOR MEDIA:
- Additional photos of the inaugural flight from Orlando to Honolulu are available HERE.
- B-roll of the departure from MCO and water cannon salute is
available HERE.
- Soundbite from Jeff Helfrick,
vice president of airport operations at Hawaiian Airlines is
available HERE.
- Soundbite from Phil Brown, CEO
of GOAA is available HERE.
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 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
at HawaiianAirlines.com. Follow Hawaiian's Twitter updates
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and updates, follow Hawaiian's LinkedIn page.
For media inquiries, please visit Hawaiian Airlines' online
newsroom.
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