01-05-2020, 08:14 AM
Southwest Airlines announced some general plans for future expansion in the Hawaii market in 2020, except:
Watterson said another important variable that could affect Hawaii’s expansion plans (though this is not yet the case) is the recent repression on the vacation rental market.
“We oversee the rental laws and development plans on the islands,” Watterson said. “You cannot add more seats than there are.” There must be a balance.“
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Southwest is dedicated to low cost air transportation, so their customers would most likely prefer accommodations at an affordable vacation rental or B&B. With less of those units available, Southwest may then ne forced to scale back expansion plans, which if it includes Hilo, could adversely affect residents in East Hawaii.
Watterson said another important variable that could affect Hawaii’s expansion plans (though this is not yet the case) is the recent repression on the vacation rental market.
“We oversee the rental laws and development plans on the islands,” Watterson said. “You cannot add more seats than there are.” There must be a balance.“
https://dailygamingworld.com/southwest-r...al-growth/
Southwest is dedicated to low cost air transportation, so their customers would most likely prefer accommodations at an affordable vacation rental or B&B. With less of those units available, Southwest may then ne forced to scale back expansion plans, which if it includes Hilo, could adversely affect residents in East Hawaii.
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