EUGENE, Ore. -- Allegiant Air announced today a nonstop flight from Eugene to Honolulu International Airport, beginning Nov. 17.
To celebrate, the airline is offering an introductory fare to Hawaii, $179 one-way. However, additional fees do apply.
This deal must be purchased by May 21.
Many people say this new flight makes traveling to Hawaii more convenient. "It makes it so much easier. We've always waited for this. We normally from from here to San Francisco and then San Francisco to Honolulu or Kona," said Ken Nagao. Nagao is originally from Hawaii but lives in Eugene.
The new flights will operate once a week between Eugene Airport and Honolulu International Airport.
"We would drive to Portland. It would be a two hour drive, then a five and a half hour flight and then on the return it would be the reverse," said native Hawaiian Erica O'Grady. "I think the direct flights are great."
Eugene Airport director Tim Doll says they're excited for this new flight. "We're anticipating another 20,000 passengers at least each year from this service," he said.