Southwest has really made an impact on air traffic from the Hawaiian airports and appeared to have advertisements on every wall. Interestingly, the airport was rather empty. Check-in was easy and within minutes we were given our tickets and directed to our flight out of Gate 9.Īgain, the staff were extremely helpful, directed us to the security lines, and we breezed though security in a matter of minutes. Similar to our check-in experience for our flight from Honolulu to Maui, we were welcomed at the counter by a cordial representative.
When we arrived at the main terminal, the Southwest Airlines check-in counters were located to our right. There is a small electric train that connects the rental car facility to the main terminal. The process was simple and we were able to return our cars within minutes. We arrived at the car rental facility at 2PM. Southwest Airlines Economy Class 737-800 Review However, I have the Southwest Companion Pass so, my wife (aka – my companion), my infant daughter and I would all flying for 23,807 Southwest points total. It’s impossible to extract extreme value out of the points because it depends on the price the ticket. Southwest is unique in the fact that the number of points required for a redemption are tied to the price of the ticket. I redeemed 14,035 Southwest points for the flight from Maui (OGG) – Oakland (OAK) Maui – OaklandĪnd I redeemed 9,772 points from Oakland (OAK) to Atlanta (ATL). I redeemed points for the entire return flight.
Ultimately, I wanted to compare if it was better to book a 10 hour, non-stop business class flight with an infant or better to fly 4 hours to Oakland, adjust to the time difference with an overnight stay, and then continue the next morning. We (or at least I) chose the opposite route – an economy flight with an overnight stay in Oakland and I wanted to take a non-stop flight to Oakland, another non-stop flight to Atlanta. Southwest flies to several west-coast locations from Maui (OGG) including:Īlthough, we could’ve redeemed points to fly business class on our return home. Unfortunately, Southwest does not have favorable connection times to Atlanta, so we would have to spend the night in Oakland. This review will have qualities of a normal trip report but I want to focus more on the “experience” than the flight details. Maui – Oakland – AtlantaĪgain, this flight review will be slightly different than other flight reviews as I assume most people have experienced a Southwest Airlines economy flight. We would be traveling from Maui to Atlanta (via Oakland). Although using the links are completely optional, we are eternally grateful when you do.Īfter spending a few enjoyable days in Maui is was time to return home. For our complete advertising policy and details about our partners, please click HERE. Let’s get straight to the point…some of the links on this site pay 1TattedPassport a referral bonus for anyone that is approved.
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