Southwest Is Finally Going to Start Flying to Hawaii

  • Airline expects to begin service by 2019 from California
  • Upgraded jet offers longer range, better fuel efficiency
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Southwest Airlines Co. is finally going to start flying to Hawaii, and a top executive says ticket prices will get cheaper.

Flights to the state will begin next year or in 2019, the discount carrier said. The initial service will be from California, said Chief Revenue Officer Andrew Watterson, without elaborating on specific routes.