In its short time flying to Hawaii, which began earlier this year, we ve already seen the novel ultr

Allegiant Hawaii is determined to make the islands work and that s good news for everyone. More carriers and new routes mean better competition, las vegas hotels discounts so Hawaii travel deals  here we come. Allegiant recently promoted $99 one way fares (including tax) across all of their Hawaii routes. Many of those Hawaii travel deals are in fact still available.
In its short time flying to Hawaii, which began earlier this year, we ve already seen the novel ultra-economy carrier announce twelve Hawaii las vegas hotels discounts routes, one of which was already cancelled . Two of the  Allegiant Hawaii routes haven t yet started, which are Spokane and Boise. These are due to begin in February 2013.
Allegiant Air wants to fly from Paine Field in Seattle to Hawaii. Last week the FAA gave approval to commercial flights from Paine, which is home to Boeing s Everett factory. There is no passenger terminal yet at Paine, las vegas hotels discounts which together with neighbor s opposition, will temporarily impede this route s progress.
Allegiant has shown a willingness to adjust their Hawaii routes as quickly as necessary in order to have it be financially viable. Prior to its first departure, the company scrubbed plans to fly from Monterey to Honolulu due to lack of demand.
As I said I have yet to fly FAT-HNL, but my son flewfrom HNL into LAS and out off FAT. The plane was a BIT late leaving HNL, but he RAVED about the roomy seats that although they did not recline, even at over 6 feet tall, he had plenty of leg room and found the seats comfortable. Passengers are forewarned about the extra charges and you can do the math to see if it s still a bargain. Lots of flight attendants on other airlines are snippy. On most airlines these days, if you want water, you just get a cup full. No matter what airline I am flying, I always go through security with an empty water bottle and get it filled at a bar or drinking fountain before boarding. Paying for water anywhere is wasteful unless there is a question of sanitation. Mary Ann s experience sounds like a nightmare. I would pursue las vegas hotels discounts the missed flights/car rental problems, but that can and does happen with other airlines as well. Allegiant does offer an insurance-type fee, but I m not sure what all that covers.
I flew from Lihue to Honolulu on Hawaiian to catch Allegiant s flight 1054 to Santa Maria on Dec. 26 Arriving at the gate we found chaos and an employee who knew little or nothing. Apparently our plane was broken down, needed parts and a mechanic to work on it. They were planning on sending said mechanic and parts over from Utah, but that plane hadn t left yet.-so it was at least 6 hours away. ( Our broken down plane was sitting las vegas hotels discounts at the gate , and had arrived in Honolulu the night before-but Allegiant had done nothing about it. Neither did they inform us the passengers about it. In fact, they sent us an email asking us to check in for the flight in advance.
I called my rental car agency in Santa Maria and the manager said they and all the other rental agencies were closing at 6 pm that day-no exceptions. That meant that I would have been stranded in Santa Maria that night if and when the Allegiant plane arrived there. I have subsequently learned that it didn t arrive until 3:30 am THE NEXT DAY. Needless to say, I wasn t on board.
All the frustrated passengers at the gate began comparing stories. Several stated that coming to Honolulu their Allegiant flight was so late that they were unable to take an interisland flight to Kauai so they missed a day of their vacation and had to find accommodations on their own in Honolulu. They also mentioned the flight was very uncomfortable because the SEATS DO NOT RECLINE. If you can afford another carrier, take it until Allegiant can get some of the kinks out of this new route.
Incidentally, their bargain las vegas hotels discounts airfares are not so great when you also get charged las vegas hotels discounts a carry on bag fee and a seat selection fee, a carrier usage fee, and are even charged for WATER ON THE FLIGHT. What s next-a restroom usage fee?
To be fair I must say Allegiant has subsequently offered me a partial refund of my two unused tickets. But I had to arrange for an American flight leaving Honolulu for Los Angeles that same day-so you can imagine what that cost!
Yes, there are a lot of extra charges on Allegiant, but to fly from Fresno for $99 is certainly worth it. I have a couple flights scheduled las vegas hotels discounts for 2013, have not yet done the flight to HNL, but I often fly to LAS. Those planes are bvery comfortable. No other airlines out of Fresno come even close to that price, and if Ii drive to SJC, I have to figure las vegas hotels discounts in my gas and time. The baggage requirement DOES seem excessive. Pack light! You don t need many clothes in Hawaii, and you can buy what you need when you get there at least you ll have something to show for the $70!! Really, what are you expecting for $99? ($89 if you buy you ticket at the airport.) I wouldn t be surprised if they scrub the flights from FAT, but I hope they don t.
I was just readig today that Oahu hotel rates are on the increase due to expansion of international flights from Asia and Austrailia filled with passengers who will pay a higher nightly rate. So at the end of the day, despite the (sometimes) lower cost of transpoting passenegers and bags., the overrall cost of a Waikiki vacation is going up.
I was looking forward las vegas hotels discounts to Allegiant flying out of Santa Maria, Ca to Honolulu, as we go once or twice a year and take Hawaiian from San Jose, under a 3-hour drive from our home, while Santa Maria is only 45-minutes. We were on the 1st flight out of Santa Maria and just arrived home this past Saturday. Allegiant charges you for EVERYTHING, even water is $2 and no coffee or any hot beverages. Luggage limit is 40 lbs, most airlines are 50lbs, and consider that most empty suitcases weigh between 10 and 15 lbs, 40lbs is very little. It costs you to select a seat and my wife and I selected an emergency row exit which cost us $60 each, each way. So, when I looked over our bill, these were some of the items (and there were 4 of us traveling) Segement fees $30.40, PFC (?) $36.00, Prepaid Bags, $140, Seat Selection Fee $320, Priority Boarding $40, convenience fee (whatever that is) $80, Carry on bag (yes it costs to carry on a bag and put in the overhead bin) $200. Add to this, when we arrived this Saturday at Santa Maria, we had to wait over 45-minutes to get our luggage. Fortunately, I do know the way to San Jose!