Southwest Airlines announced plans to launch flights to four Hawaii airports, including Kahului (OGG) on Maui, though no launch dates or specific routes have been confirmed. The airline is still awaiting federal certification required for extended overwater flights.
- Southwest identified Kahului Airport on Maui as one of four initial Hawaii destinations.
- No launch dates or routes have been announced; federal overwater flight certification is still pending.
- Pilots will require additional training before Southwest can operate Hawaii routes.
- A fatal engine explosion earlier in 2018 is estimated to cost Southwest $50–$100 million in lost bookings, potentially affecting expansion timelines.
Source: Thejetset
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