The wait is finally over. After receiving official certification from the United States’ Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Southwest Airlines announced on Wednesday that it will soon begin operating flights to Hawaii.
Over the past few months, Southwest has been working closely with the FAA to earn its Extended Range Twin-engine Operational Performance Standards (ETOPS) verification, which is required for airlines wishing to fly over oceans. The process involved several test flights designed to ensure Southwest could handle long-haul operation from the West Coast to Hawaii.
