"The Dallas-based airline, which started flying to Hawaii in 2019, has received approval from the Hawaii Department of Transportation to add a lounge to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport in Honolulu, Hawaii. Southwest Airlines has no immediate plans to build the lounge, but by prematurely filing paperwork with HDOT, it will eliminate any future red tape. CEO Bob Jordan has previously said that lounges, premium seating, and even long-haul international flights are being considered for the future of Southwest."
"Determined to usher in a new era for the airline, Southwest Airlines has made sweeping changes, getting rid of perks that separated it from other carriers on the market. On May 28, Southwest introduced checked baggage fees, axing its famous perk that allowed all passengers two free checked bags. The airline is also marketing seat fees to make room for premium seat offerings, as its open seating policy ends on Jan. 27."
Southwest Airlines received Hawaii Department of Transportation approval to add a two-story VIP lounge at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport in Honolulu. The filing describes a 9,577-square-foot downstairs area and a 2,664-square-foot upstairs level, along with a five-year lease and a minimum $20 million improvement requirement. The airline has no immediate plans to build the lounge but filed paperwork early to avoid future regulatory hurdles. CEO Bob Jordan indicated lounges, premium seating, and long-haul international flights are under consideration. Southwest recently introduced checked baggage fees and is marketing seat fees as open seating ends on Jan. 27.
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