Southwest Airlines has launched the first-ever nonstop flights between Las Vegas and Hilo, giving Hawaii's Big Island a direct mainland connection for the first time since 2023.
Why it matters
The route is aimed at Las Vegas's large Hawaiian community and gives Big Island-bound travelers a new nonstop option after three years without one.
What to watch
Southwest has also lined up one-off charter flights from Las Vegas to Hilo timed to Hawaii's Merrie Monarch Festival, suggesting more Hawaii-focused scheduling could follow.