Southwest Airlines Launches Daily Nonstop Ontario-Honolulu Flights, Enhances
Key Points
- 1Southwest Airlines will inaugurate daily nonstop flights connecting Ontario International Airport with Honolulu, expanding its Hawaii network.
- 2The new California-Hawaii service is slated to commence in June 2026, enhancing travel options from Southern California.
- 3Customer experience upgrades are set to be introduced by Southwest, aiming to improve passenger journeys.
Southwest Airlines has announced a significant expansion of its California-Hawaii network with the introduction of daily nonstop service between Ontario International Airport (ONT) and Honolulu (HNL). This new route is scheduled to commence in June 2026, marking a strategic move to bolster the carrier's presence in the competitive trans-Pacific market from Southern California. The airline also confirmed plans to roll out various customer experience upgrades, aiming to enhance the travel journey for passengers on these and other flights.
The new Ontario-Honolulu service underscores Southwest's continued focus on strengthening its Hawaiian operations, providing travelers from the Inland Empire region with direct access to the popular island destination. This expansion follows a broader trend of airlines increasing capacity to Hawaii, reflecting robust demand for leisure travel to the islands. The specific details of the customer experience enhancements are expected to be unveiled closer to the launch date, promising improved amenities or services for passengers.
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