Jetstar to reinstate Melbourne-Honolulu flights

Published August 2, 2012 4:56pm ET



HONOLULU (AP) — Hawaii tourism officials are looking forward to the return of Jetstar direct flights between Melbourne and Honolulu.

The Hawaii Tourism Authority says the Australian airline’s decision to reinstate the seasonal route with two flights per week starting in December will provide $59.1 million in visitor spending and $6.4 million in tax revenue to the state.

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