Source: The Points Guy
Summary
Southwest Airlines is introducing a “reverse red-eye” flight from Las Vegas to Honolulu, departing at 2:45 a.m. PDT and landing at 6:10 a.m. HST. This unusual westbound red-eye flight allows passengers to travel while backtracking three time zones. The airline sees this flight as a key offering for Hawaii residents who regularly travel between the state and Las Vegas. The flight is part of Southwest’s expansion of 15 new routes, including more service to Austin, Nashville, San Diego, and the Caribbean.
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The escape is carefully planned. Southwest’s “reverse red-eye” flight from Las Vegas to Honolulu is a unique offering that allows passengers to travel while backtracking three time zones. The flight departs at 2:45 a.m. PDT and lands at 6:10 a.m. HST. This itinerary is perfect for those who want to maximize their last day in Las Vegas or their first day in Hawaii. However, it may require some advance planning to minimize fatigue. As one analyst noted, “It’s in a market that has huge [origin] and [destination] demand.”
Because, let’s be real, who doesn’t want to arrive in Honolulu at 6:10 a.m. with a full day of sightseeing ahead of them?
Author: Evan Null
