First Southwest Airlines Airport Lounge May Land in Hawaii

Southwest Airlines eyes first airport lounge in Honolulu

For months, Southwest Airlines has been teasing the possibility of true premium seats, long-haul routes and airport lounges.Now, it appears at least one of those things may be coming true.According to Hawaii state records, the airline this month gained approval (PDF link) to lease space to build a lounge at Honolulu's Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL).The news was first reported by industry blogger Enilria.According to documents (PDF …

First Southwest Airlines airport lounge may land in Hawaii

Southwest Airlines Co. has been teasing lounges for months. Now, the carrier has gained approval to open its first lounge.

Southwest Airlines Prepares to Open Its First-Ever Airport Lounge in Honolulu - The Bulkhead Seat

Southwest Airlines is officially entering the airport lounge market. The airline has signed a lease to open its first-ever branded lounge at Honolulu’s Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL). This sets the stage for a more premium experience for travelers in the years ahead. According to filings and airport lease records, Southwest has secured space at Honolulu’s airport to develop its debut lounge, which will occupy over 12,000 square fee…

Southwest Airlines To Open Its First Lounge at Honolulu Airport

Southwest Airlines is officially joining the airport lounge scene. The airline has signed a lease for its first-ever lounge at Honolulu’s Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) — a big step up for a carrier whose reputation has always been simple, no-frills style. And while Southwest opening lounges was no longer a secret, we weren’t expecting Hawaii to get the first location. Here’s what we know about Southwest’s first lounge — and what i…

Southwest's First VIP Lounge Lands In Hawaii's Hidden Garden

Hawaii will host Southwest’s first-ever VIP lounge at Honolulu Airport (HNL). The new 12,000-square-foot space sits beside the airport’s Cultural Gardens, marking the airline’s latest move into premium travel.

Official: Southwest Airlines Opening Lounges... Including In Honolulu?!

Southwest Airlines is undergoing a major transformation at the moment. Initially this includes charging for checked bags, introducing assigned and extra legroom seating, etc. However, in recent months, the company’s management has made it clear that things like first class, long haul flying, and lounges, are also under consideration. Well, at least one of those things has now been confirmed… Southwest will be opening a lounge at Honolulu Airport…