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Originally Posted by Bryan1726
Just got word Allegiant is thinking about buying three 757's to run between LAS-HNL any word on this? Also they are looking at ETOPs ratings as well as hops between the islands. Anybody have anything to add to this?
Allegiant would be remiss if they didn't look in to this. After all, the highest per capita number of visitors to Las Vegas come from Hawaii. When they realize what would happen if they tried it, however, they would be remiss if they didn't abandon the idea.
The strikes are:
Crazy fuel prices and a long stage length -
New aircraft training and maintenance costs -
ETOPS requirements - It took Airways over a year to become somewhat reliable -
Intense competition and declining visitor arrivals - Hawaiian will match your prices no matter what.
Hawaii is focusing on higher end visitors so little help from the state.
No way to compete with mileage award travel.