By Staff Reports
(O’ahu)—This week, Hawaiian Airlines launched its once daily non-stop service between Kauai Lihu’e Airport (LIH) and Hawai’i Island’s Kona International Airport (KOA).
The inaugural flight marked the first time in the airline’s history that it connected Lihue and Kona with a non-stop flight. The 263-mile flight becomes Hawaiian’s longest Neighbor Island route, besting its flights between Hilo, Hawai’i Island (ITO) and Honolulu International Airport (HNL) on O’ahu by nearly 60 miles.
A traditional Hawaiian blessing was held at the gate prior to the flight’s departure from Kona.
LiHU’E (LIH)/KONA (KOA) SCHEDULE:
| Flight | Route | Departs | Arrives | Frequency |
| HA 599 | KOA – LIH | 9:38 a.m. | 10:36 a.m. | Daily |
| HA 500 | LIH – KOA | 3:44 p.m. | 4:44 p.m. | Daily |
