The Cost of Flying Hawaiian has just gone up
As fuel prices keep embattling airline carriers across the nation, regional carriers are passing some of those costs on to their customers.
Hawaiian Airlines has announced its airfares are going up. Right after Memorial Day Weekend, Hawaiian is raising its interisland fares by ten dollars, and its domestic and international ticket prices are going to go up go up even higher.
A month or so ago, a one-way ticket to a neighbor island could be bought for as little as $39. With the increase, the lowest fare on Hawaiian will be $64 dollars.
According to a released statement, Hawaiian Airlines attributes the increase to those relentless rising fuel prices. They say the fuel they buy is 100-percent more expensive than it was a year ago, and to help offset that increased expense they must raise their fares. The airline says it has already lost more than nineteen million dollars during the first quarter of this year.
More significant for you, if you are considering a trip to Hawaii, is that Hawaiian has decided to raise its fuel surcharges for its transpacific flights, as well. Between Hawaii and the mainland, surcharges will go up $35 each way, or from $65 to $100. Beginning in June, travelers coming from or going to the mainland will also be charged $25 for a second check-in bag, and Hawaiian will begin charging a $5 fee for all reservations made by phone. Planning to extend your vacation to the South Pacific? There will also be $35 to $55 increases in fuel surcharges for Hawaiian flights from Hawaii to Sydney, Pago Pago, Manila and Tahiti.
Are those increases enough to have you reconsider your plans?
The fact is, of course, the phenomena that are bringing about the rising prices apply to just about every mode of travel, wherever you live and wherever you’re going. Don’t resist the opportunity to visit Paradise. But rely on Hawaii Aloha Travel to get you here — and around the islands and beyond – as economically and as comfortably as it can be done. That’s what we do. Reach us on our toll-free number: 1-800-843-8771.
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