Finally! Direct Mainland Flights to Hilo on the Big Island

ATA Airlines will start flying from Oakland, CA to the Hilo International Airport in Hilo, Hawaii in April. This is great news for all lovers of Hilo and Puna and Volcano (and those of us living in Hilo). ATA will also be flying to Honolulu and to Maui, but who cares! We are just happy to see a mainland flight coming directly into Hilo. Now, to see if anyone flies on it ...