Hawaiian : Airlines to Extend Popular Non-Stop Service Between Los Angeles and Kauaʻi

Additional flights between Los Angeles and Līhuʻe and Kahului will commence in December for the holiday season

Hawaiian Airlines today announced it will extend its non-stop service between Los Angeles and Līhuʻe, Kauaʻi, expanding on the popular seasonal routes the airline has offered during the peak summer travel period. Additionally, even more flights between Los Angeles and Maui and Kauaʻi have been added from December 2015 to January 2016, offering an increased schedule with more flexibility for holiday travelers.

"Again this year we are pleased to offer additional service over the peak holiday season to address strong demand for travel to Hawaiʻi," said Peter Ingram, executive vice president and chief commercial officer at Hawaiian Airlines. "We are also pleased to follow on the success of our summer flights between Los Angeles and Līhuʻe by extending these direct flights beyond the routine seasonal service."

Hawaiian is currently operating on its summer schedule with four flights weekly between Los Angeles (LAX) and Līhuʻe, Kauaʻi (LIH). During the holiday season, flights will increase to five per week Dec. 18 through Jan. 4. Once the seasonal service ends in early January, Hawaiian will continue operating three weekly flights starting Jan.8, marking the first time direct service between LAX and LIH has been offered outside of Hawaiian's seasonal schedule.

Hawaiian Airlines currently provides daily non-stop service between LAX and Kahului, Maui (OGG). Beginning Dec. 17, a second flight will be added, operating four-times weekly until Jan. 3, adding close to 20,000 seats to both Los Angeles and Maui travel markets.

The LAX-OGG seasonal flight additions will be operated by Hawaiian Airlines' wide-body Airbus A330-200 aircraft, seating 294 passengers. The LAX-LIH flight additions will be operated by Hawaiian Airlines' wide-body, twin-aisle Boeing 767-300ER aircraft, seating up to 264 passengers.

Los Angeles-Kahului Service Additions

Dec. 17, 2015 - January 4, 2016

Los Angeles- Līhuʻe Service Additions

Dec. 18, 2015 - January 4, 2016

Starting January 8, 2016

Guests flying with Hawaiian Airlines experience the carrier's signature onboard hospitality program, Mea Ho'okipa (translation: I am host) from the moment they step on board. Travelers will enjoy island-style complimentary meals and made-in-Hawai'i snacks to go along with Hawaiian Airlines' engaging presentation of the islands' culture, people and Aloha Spirit throughout the flight.

For guests traveling on Hawaiian's wide-body Airbus A330-200, Hawaiian introduced Extra Comfort, a new premium economy offering that gives travelers more legroom and a bundle of other amenities.

Tickets for the new seasonal service are now available for purchase online at HawaiianAirlines.com or by calling Hawaiian Airlines' reservations department toll-free at .

About Hawaiian Airlines

Hawaiian® has led all U.S. carriers in on-time performance for each of the past 11 years (2004-2014) as reported by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Consumer surveys by Condé Nast Traveler, Travel + Leisure and Zagat have all ranked Hawaiian the highest of all domestic airlines serving Hawai'i.

Now in its 86th year of continuous service, Hawaiian is Hawai'i's biggest and longest-serving airline, as well as the largest provider of passenger air service from its primary visitor markets on the U.S. Mainland. Hawaiian offers non-stop service to Hawai'i from more U.S. gateway cities (11) than any other airline, along with service from Japan, South Korea, China, Australia, New Zealand, American Samoa and Tahiti. Hawaiian also provides approximately 160 jet flights daily between the Hawaiian Islands, with a total of more than 200 daily flights system-wide.

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