Island Hopper

The Island Hopper is an airline route between Guam and Honolulu, Hawaii, via several small islands in Micronesia and the Marshall Islands.[1] The route, currently operated by United and originally by Continental Micronesia, is the only scheduled service for many of the islands visited en route.

In 2008, the route accounted for 30% of Continental Micronesia's business.[2]

The flight operates three times weekly as United Flight 155 from Guam to Honolulu, and Flight 154 from Honolulu to Guam. A mechanic and extra set of spare parts is carried on board.[3] From East to West, the airports served are:

List of airports served
IATA code Airport name
HNL Daniel K. Inouye International Airport Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
MAJ Marshall Islands International Airport Majuro Atoll, Marshall Islands
KWA Bucholz Army Airfield Kwajalein Atoll, Marshall Islands
KSA Kosrae International Airport (twice weekly only) Kosrae, Federated States of Micronesia
PNI Pohnpei International Airport Pohnpei, Federated States of Micronesia
TKK Chuuk International Airport Weno, Chuuk, Federated States of Micronesia
GUM Antonio B. Won Pat International Airport Guam, United States

As Kwajalein Atoll is an active military base, passengers cannot deplane or take photos.[4]

References

  1. ↑ Drescher, Cynthia. "The United Island Hopper: Seven Islands, 20 Hours, One Plane". Condé Nast Traveler. Retrieved 2018-08-11.
  2. ↑ "'Air Mike' a rare bright spot in local aviation". Pacific Business News. Jun 1, 2008. Retrieved 2018-08-11.
  3. ↑ "Short Runways, Quick Turns, Wide Smiles: Island Hopper Is 'Lifeline' to Remote Communities". United Hub. 2017-05-23. Retrieved 2018-08-11.
  4. ↑ "Micronesia: Scenic island-hopping and a lesson in letting go". Honolulu Star-Advertiser. 2018-06-02. Retrieved 2018-08-11.
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