Delta and American Airlines are doubling down on Hawaiʻi this winter, adding new and expanded service across multiple islands. Delta will launch nonstop flights between Salt Lake City and Kona starting December 19, alongside a second daily Salt Lake–Maui route during peak travel season. Additional flights from Atlanta and year-round service from Minneapolis to Honolulu round out Delta’s 22-route winter schedule to the Islands.
Not to be outdone, American Airlines is adding new routes from Chicago to Honolulu and resuming service from Dallas-Fort Worth to both Kona and Kahului. By winter, American will operate more than 15 daily flights to Hawaiʻi from the mainland.
It’s a clear bet on continued demand for Hawai’i — but with flashing warning signs of an economic slowdown, these plans may be short-lived.
