HONOLULU (KHON2) – More than 200 Hawaiian Airlines guests were welcomed to Honolulu with a new slate after taking the first direct flight of the season between Hawaii and New Zealand.
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The airline resumed service on Saturday, November 16, with HA446, which will take 278 passengers to and from both locations three times a week.
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Hawaiian Airlines said HA445 will depart HNL at 1:05 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday, arriving in AKL the next day at 9:20 p.m.
Flights from AKL to HNL are scheduled on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays at 11:30 PM with same-day arrivals at HNL at 9:15 AM
Enormous care has been taken to ensure that the return of our service was a success – for both our wonderful guests and our wonderful employees, who are equally excited to serve this important part of our network.
Russell Willis, country director for New Zealand at Hawaiian Airlines
Once in Honolulu, New Zealand travelers have the opportunity to visit more than 140 destinations within the combined Hawaiian and Alaska Airlines network.
“There is no greater thrill than seeing our Kiwi travelers light up when they see our Pualani tail at Auckland Airport and know they are about to experience an unforgettable travel experience that no other airline can offer,” added Willis to it.
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This year also marks the first time New Zealand travelers will experience Starlink Wi-Fi since its addition in September.
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