Aloha to start new interisland flights

Hawaiian carrier Aloha Airlines has announced that it is to begin new interisland service on two new routes from the beginning of next month.

Starting September 1, Aloha has scheduled nonstop flights between Kahului on the island of Maui and Kona, Hawaii; and Kahului and Lihue on the island of Kauai.

The airline has listed fares for September travel at $59 each way, excluding additional taxes and charges, and tickets are non-refundable, non-transferable, and non-changeable.

Aloha is one of the three major carriers to offer service between the Hawaiian islands, in addition to the state's largest carrier, Hawaiian Airlines, and the new start-up company from the Mesa Group, Go!.

There is solid competition for passengers on interisland flights, meaning fare sales are frequent and good value for customers. Analysts have suggested competition could be even fiercer in the upcoming fall months, when travel is traditionally slower.

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