Hawaiian Airlines flies three times weekly from Brisbane to Honolulu as the carrier of choice to Hawaii. On board, guests enjoy Hawaiian’s famous signature mea ho’okipa (translation: I am host) hospitality – a warm celebration of the culture and Aloha Spirit of Hawaii. Fares on Hawaiian’s three flights per week include generous free checked baggage of 64kg per person (2 x 32kg bags), complimentary entertainment, drinks and meals designed exclusively by acclaimed chef Chai Chaowasaree.
In its 88th consecutive year of service, Hawaiian is Hawaii’s biggest and longest-serving airline and the leading provider of flights between Honolulu and beautiful neighbouring islands including Līhue, Kauai; Kahului, Maui; and Kona and Hilo, Hawaii Island (170 flights daily).
From Brisbane, Hawaiian also offers one-stop services via Honolulu to 11 US mainland cities including Las Vegas, Los Angeles, New York City (JFK), Oakland, Phoenix, Portland, Sacramento, San Diego, San Francisco, San Jose and Seattle.
Hawaii quiz.
1. Which politician with the middle name Hussein famously claimed he was born in Hawaii? Hint: His father was from Nyang’oma Kogelo.
2. Last week’s Echo front-page Writers Fest photo by Jeff ‘Book ’em Danno’ Dawson recalled the first use of that phrase by the character Stephen Aloysius ‘Steve’ McGarrett in Episode 7 of which famous TV series?
3. Which is the biggest island in Hawaii?
A – Maui
B – Oahu
C – The Island of Hawaii
D – The Big Island
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