Hawaiian Airlines will start companies between Honolulu and the Cook Islands on May 20, providing an alternative choice for vacationers seeking to go to the secluded seashores of the South Pacific nation. The airline beforehand flew to the Cook Islands from 1987 to 1993.
Customers will have the ability to guide tickets to Rarotonga on Hawaiian’s web site beginning Dec. 7. The airline will supply one weekly nonstop flight from its hub at Honolulu’s Daniel Ok. Inouye International Airport (HNL) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR), and the flights will function all through the summer time journey season.
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The Cook Islands, a nation of 15 islands within the South Pacific, is understood for its serene seashores and volcanic peaks. Its tourism web site describes the Cook Islands as “an unspoiled paradise” with “no buildings taller than a coconut tree.”
Those flying from Hawaiian’s 15 gateway cities within the mainland U.S. can take a connecting flight to Rarotonga, the most important of the 15 islands, from Honolulu. While Hawaiian has in depth operations throughout Hawaii, it additionally operates from a lot of mainland U.S. cities. That consists of eight cities in California, in addition to others like Seattle, Boston, New York City and Portland, Oregon.
“This service greatly expands travel opportunities between the Cook Islands and the United States, thanks to our well-timed connections and robust network, including service between Hawai‘i and eight California cities,” mentioned Peter Ingram, CEO of Hawaiian Airlines.
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The flight will depart Honolulu at 4 p.m. GMT on Saturdays and arrive in Rarotonga at 10:25 p.m. UTC on the identical day. Returning flights will go away Rarotonga at 11:25 p.m. UTC on Sundays and arrive in Honolulu at 5:50 a.m. GMT on Mondays.
Hawaiian plans to function each flights with its Airbus A321neo plane, which options 16 recliner seats in top notch, 45 premium economic system seats with further legroom and 128 commonplace economic system seats.
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Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown lauded the announcement, saying in an announcement that the route will assist enhance tourism to the islands.
“We welcome this timely announcement from Hawaiian Airlines as we look to rebuild our tourism industry and strengthen access to our northern hemisphere markets,” Brown mentioned. “Inbound tourism is a key economic driver for our nation, and to reach our potential, we need access from the larger international markets.”