Mokulele Airlines, a Hilo commuter airline, will offer direct flights to Honolulu for $59.95 each way starting in March.
The company has ambitious plans to become an interisland carrier and has filed such a request with the U.S. Department of Transportation.
Meanwhile, the air carrier has begun adding interisland services from Hilo to increase its outreach and customer base. At present, it offers flights connecting Hilo to Maui, Molokai and Lanai for $49.95 each way.
Mokulele Airlines operates a twin-engine, turbo-charged aircraft and has increased its fleet to six planes.

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