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Alaska Airlines’ customers will have access to 10 Hawaii destinations with connecting service to Mokulele Airlines. Above, Ben Minicucci, CEO of Alaska Airlines, at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport on Friday.
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Alaska Airlines has linked up with Mokulele Airlines to offer connecting flights within the islands via Alaska’s ticketing system, earning Alaska miles. The partnership takes effect in 2023, adding a measure of additional interisland competition to Hawaii’s lively market.
The move also highlights Mokulele’s options: The commuter airline flies to 10 destinations, including smaller airports in Hana and Kapalua on Maui, Waimea-Kohala on Hawaii island, Lanai City and Hoolehua on Molokai, and it’s the only airline flying regularly to Lanai and Molokai.