Wonky flight prices; Hilo vs Kona

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Originally posted by TomK

"Another factor for Kona being able to handle larger jets is the approach pattern. The approach to Kona is over water with very little time over populated area. The approach pattern to Hilo is from the north and directly over most of Hilotown and only a few hundred feet above it."

Look. If that is actually a factor in whether larger jets can use an airport or not, a lot of major international airports around the world would be out of business now. But maybe Hilo is special in that respect?

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[?] Doesn't Air Force 1 (or 2) land in Hilo?

My guess is not enough traffic to warrant costs (ie. landing fees, gate time, etc.) out of Hilo. We should make the cruise ships offer flights back to the mainland from Hilo, and take others (like us, lol) on a cruise back to wherever home port is. (Rose colored glasses)

gypsy, drop in the bucket for Hawaiian Air. Given what they take in income, drop in the bucket. Sure miss Aloha Airlines.

JMO.