Hawaiian Airlines launches new Orlando-to-Honolulu flights

Hawaiian Airlines today announced new, twice-weekly nonstop service between Orlando (MCO) and Honolulu (HNL) that will conveniently connect the Sunshine to the Aloha state. Passengers boarding the first scheduled flight on this new route—the very first commercial flight connecting Florida and Hawaii—were welcomed this morning with floral leis, Hawaiian music and dance.

"We are excited to introduce our Florida guests to our award-winning Hawaiian hospitality so they may start their island vacation the moment they step onboard," said Peter Ingram, president and CEO of Hawaiian Airlines. "We are just as pleased to offer Hawai'i travelers the unmatched convenience of our nonstop service from Honolulu to Orlando, a popular destination for our kama'aina (residents)."

Hawaiian plans to seasonally increase its Orlando-to-Honolulu service to three flights weekly, from June 1 through August 10, to meet anticipated summer travel demand.

Even before the introduction of the new nonstop route, Orlando was one of the largest domestic travel markets to Hawaii. And, conversely, Orlando—with its many world-famous attractions - is a destination that’s already sought-after by Hawaiian residents. Orlando now joins New York (JFK) and Boston (BOS) as Hawaiian Airlines’ third Eastern gateway city. 

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