Island Air doubling inter-island flights by May

[macuu222]

They are planning to double the amount of flights to the cities they currently serve. That will keep inter-island airfares in check except for Hilo. I guess they figure that people from Hilo can always drive over to Kona if they're looking for low airfares.

http://www.staradvertiser.com/2017/02/03...d-service/

[alaskyn66]

Not enough demand for hilo most likely... but if enough people raise a stink it could happen.

If I lived on this side and worked on kona side I would fly over taking the bus or driving in a heart beat.

[Chunkster]

Hawaiian has enough demand to make about a dozen flights a day pay off. I think Island Air may be temporarily put off by the cost of personnel and equipment (even if contracted/leased) needed to open a new operational station. All the increased service in this latest expansion announcement was to existing stations.

[kalakoa]

people from Hilo can always drive over to Kona

Correct: I only buy airline tickets because I'm in no hurry to get somewhere.

[punaticbychoice]

kalakoa @ 8:22:10-
Yup, me too, LOL.