Hawaiian Airlines launching nonstop Cook Islands flights

Hawaiian Airlines is launching direct Cook Islands flights next summer.

Weekly flights start in May 2023 between Honolulu and Rarotonga.

It is seen as a major boost for the Cook Islands ‘tourism recovery, says Prime Minister Mark Brown.

“Our partnership with Hawaiian will put us in good stead for 2023 and beyond.”

Flights will go on sale on December 7.

The new Cook Islands flights have-been welcomed by local resorts and tour agencies.