New Yorkers Say Aloha to Hawaii

Now, this fine hula dancer is only one (JFK) nonstop flight away.

Today, Hawaiian Airlines launched the first-ever daily nonstop service from JFK to Honolulu. Continental/United operates a nonstop from Newark to Honolulu but for those who prefer JFK, this is welcome news.

Hawaiian has partnered with JetBlue with a code share arrangement that should facilitate travel to Hawaii from destinations JetBlue serves.

Additional details follow:

• Hawaiian operates its new nonstop service out of JFK’s Terminal 5, JetBlue’s acclaimed home, with brand new wide-body, twin-aisle Airbus A330-200 aircraft seating 294 customers with 18 seats in First Class and the remainder in Economy Class.
• Hawaiian Flight 51 departs JFK daily at 10:00 a.m. and arrives at Honolulu International Airport at 3:00 p.m. Flight 50 departs Honolulu daily at 3:05 p.m. and arrives in New York City at 6:55 the following morning.

Who Wants to Get Lei’d? New Air Service NYC to Hawaii

The Airbus A330-200 seats 294 passengers,

Hawaiian Airlines announced it is launching new direct, non-stop service between Honolulu, Hawaii and New York City’s JFK Airport.

The new service begins June 4, 2012. The Honolulu-bound flight will depart JFK daily at 10:00 a.m. and arrive at Honolulu International Airport at 3:00 p.m. The NYC-bound Flight 50 (“Hawaiian 5-0″) will depart Honolulu daily at 3:05 p.m. and arrive in New York City at 6:55 a.m. the following morning.

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But check out these introductory rates (and accompanying fine print).

In celebration of its new service, Hawaiian is offering special introductory fares of $212 each way in Economy Class and $808 each way in First Class (212 and 808 being the area codes of New York City and Honolulu , respectively).

The introductory fares are available for purchase from today through November 20, 2011 and are valid for travel between June 4 and June 30, 2012 . Seats are limited. Additional taxes and fees apply. Tickets can be purchased on Hawaiian’s website at HawaiianAirlines.com, by calling Hawaiian’s reservations department toll-free at 1-800-367-5320, or through any professional travel agent.