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 Post subject: Hawaiian interisland flights
PostPosted: Sun Jun 10, 2012 2:14 pm 
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Hello!

I plan on flying from Lihue, Kauai to Kahului, Maui later this month and I have never flown inter-island. Maybe someone can help me weigh my options between the three airlines that fly that route. I think this could be a great part of my trip, as the route takes you over the southwestern tip of Oahu and right over Lanai and I'd love to get some great views. I like Island Air, because of the low altitude, and the fact that it is slightly cheaper, but am I right? Help me choose!

Hawaiian Air:
Boeing 717-200
30 minute flight time
27,000 ft altitude
2x2 18.5 inch seats
$98/person
1st checked bag $17

Island Air:
Saab 340
50 minute flight time
15,000 ft altitude
2x1 17.5 inch seats
$93/person
1st checked bag $15

Go! Mukulele:
CRJ-200
28 minute flight time
23,000 ft altitude
2x2 17.5 inch seats
$98/person
1st checked bag $17

which would you choose, and why?
thank you!


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 Post subject: Re: Hawaiian interisland flights
PostPosted: Sun Jun 10, 2012 8:52 pm 
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the prices are similar, pick one and enjoy. You're flying on an airline not a private jet so service is going to be what you pay for.... :shock:


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 Post subject: Re: Hawaiian interisland flights
PostPosted: Mon Jun 11, 2012 8:26 am 
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If you can get on an Island Air flight operated by the Dash 8 rather than their one Saab, that would offer even better views.

The CRJ-200 is very difficult to get a view out of because its windows are small and positioned quite low.


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 Post subject: Re: Hawaiian interisland flights
PostPosted: Tue Jun 12, 2012 2:24 am 
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I'd go with the Saab340 while they are still around. Fast little suckers to! :P


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