Question about flights to Hawaii

stefandken Posted: Jan 15, 2009 08:37 AM

Question about flights to Hawaii

So FH and I are trying to book our honeymoon to hawaii.... i have questions about some flights

1. Has anyone taken us air? FH is against taking it .. he says he heard lots of bad reviews about it

2. Has any taken the non stop continental flight from newark to hawaii.. this is what FH wants to do.. but i dont know how i feel about the non stop situation.

any thoughts on these 2 flights???

stefandken Posted: Jan 15, 2009 09:19 AM

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anyone???

jillyb97 Posted: Jan 15, 2009 09:29 AM

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I have a friend that took the non stop, and I think they were very pleased with it. For our HM, we took United one way and Delta the other (each had one layover)...we were happy with both!

geegee827 Posted: Jan 15, 2009 10:07 AM

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We took US Air last year when we went because we had FF miles and were able to snag 2 first class tickets for the price of one coach.

US Air is ok. It's definitely a no frills airline. The planes are rather dated. The first class section is definitely way better than the coach section but isn't the nice fancy 1st class sections you see elsewhere.

The planes they use are one aisle not 2 - so it is a little tight. Before you book, check out the plane configuration on seatguru . com.

Hope this helps.

FallBride2010 Posted: Jan 15, 2009 10:10 AM

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If you arent picky about airline...try getting a flight on priceline. We ended up in American...and saved almost $200 per ticket

dana1206 Posted: Jan 15, 2009 12:47 PM

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I know that people (myself included) normally like the non stop flights, but I was very happy to be able to get off the plane for a little while on our flights to HI. We laid over in LAX and were able to charge stuff that had run low (dvd players, psp, etc.) and were able to get some decent food. I'm pretty sure we flew Delta but I honestly can't remember. It might have been American. Good luck.

anie922 Posted: Jan 15, 2009 01:07 PM

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we're booked on the direct flight out of newark in april. haven't done it yet, but I've done similar length flights to europe before and always been glad for the lack of layover...missed connections and luggage are one less thing to worry about! plus, we'll be so tired the day after the wedding i figure we'll sleep through half the flight anyways!

stinenandy2010 Posted: Jan 15, 2009 02:22 PM

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we plan on stopping in vegas for a day or two and then flying hawaiian bc i was able to get enough points for few tickets for us. but they only fly out of the west coast.

stefandken Posted: Jan 15, 2009 05:58 PM

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thanks! we are leaning towards the nonstop flight.. but im scared! lol

sarahdavid Posted: Jan 15, 2009 06:58 PM

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I've done the nonstop flight from Newark. I thought it was great. I was happy to get on a plane here and get off in Hawaii, I'm not a fan of stops. Yes, it was a long flight but you just have to prepare yourself. Bring plenty of things to keep yourself busy and get up and walk around once in a while. I would go for it!

SoonToBeMrsS Posted: Jan 21, 2009 10:03 PM

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Are there only specific days for the non-stop flights from Newark to Hawaii?? Also, do the non-stop flights go to Maui? I am not even close to booking my honeymoon, but I am just looking for 09 prices to get an estimate of the cost for 2010. I can't seem to find the non-stop flights.

anie922 Posted: Jan 21, 2009 10:15 PM

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i think it goes daily, once a day from newark to oahu. i don't think there's one direct to maui, but i could be wrong...

anie922 Posted: Jan 21, 2009 10:15 PM

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sorry, should have said, the direct flight is on continental

SoonToBeMrsS Posted: Jan 21, 2009 10:20 PM

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Thanks so much for your response! What about on the return flight? Would you have to leave from Oahu to have the nonstop flight back to Newark? We are looking to do Maui, Kauai, and Oahu...so if we arrived in Oahu, we would want to fly back to Newark from either Maui or Kauai. Would this be possible on a nonstop flight? Thanks in advance!!

geegee827 Posted: Jan 21, 2009 10:26 PM

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I don't think there is a non-stop from Maui or Kaui back to Newark. You'd have to take a flight back to Oahu and then fly directly to Newark. Rather than doing that, I'd try to get further east - maybe take a flight from Maui with a stop in LA or Vegas and then the rest of the way to Newark.