HONOLULU, April 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Hawaiian Airlines
today celebrated the inauguration of its twice-weekly nonstop
service between Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) and
Honolulu's Daniel K. Inouye
International Airport (HNL). Hawai'i's hometown carrier introduced
its in-house music and dance group, The Hawaiian Airlines
Serenaders, to the "Live Music Capital of the World" as it welcomed
guests aboard its first flight to Hawai'i.
"We're thrilled to be the first carrier to provide nonstop
flights between Central Texas and
Hawai'i," said Peter Ingram,
president and CEO of Hawaiian Airlines, who celebrated the
inaugural departure alongside representatives from AUS airport, the
City of Austin, Visit Austin and
the Austin Chamber of Commerce.
"Both destinations are known for their incredible food, music and
arts scene and we couldn't be more excited to connect these two
amazing cities with our convenient, award-winning service."
Flight HA81 departs Austin on
Thursday and Sunday at 10:10 a.m.
with a 1:30 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 Austin, HA82, departs on Wednesday and
Saturday at 10 a.m. and arrives at
10:10 p.m.
Hawaiian will increase AUS-HNL service to three weekly flights
from May 28 through Aug. 13 to meet
summer travel demand.
"Hawaiian Airlines' arrival in Austin signals strong confidence in the
Austin market as we continue to
recover from the financial impacts of the pandemic," said
Jacqueline Yaft, chief executive
officer for AUS. "This is a great milestone for both our airport
and our greater Austin
community."
In recognition of the inaugural service coinciding with Earth
Day, Hawaiian encouraged guests heading to Hawai'i to travel pono –
responsibly – by gifting them a reusable utensil kit, part of the
airline's new eco-minded collection of products that launched this
week.
Guests onboard Hawaiian's Austin-Honolulu flights will enjoy the airline's
signature Mea Ho'okipa (I am
host) service - the gold standard in domestic leisure travel
featuring an authentic Hawai'i experience. Hawaiian proudly offers
complimentary meals in all cabins and has partnered with
Hawai'i's top chefs to offer an island-inspired dining
experience for guests traveling in its First Class cabin. Guests
will feel relaxed in 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.
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 through partnerships with
Worksite Labs, which offers drive-thru COVID-19 testing near AUS
airport, and CareNow Urgent Care, which administers rapid testing
at 15 locations in the Greater
Austin area. More information on these partners can be found
at www.HawaiianAirlines.com/Covid-Test-Options/Austin.
Guests who obtain a negative test within 72 hours from departure
will receive a pre-clear wristband during boarding that allows them
to bypass airport screening in Hawai'i.
For media assets from the AUSHNL
(HA81) inauguration ceremony, click
here.
For media assets from the HNLAUS (HA82)
inauguration ceremony, click 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
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