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Score cheap flights to Hawaii with return tickets slashed in rare flash sale
Daily Mail journalists select and curate the products that feature on our site. If you make a purchase via links on this page we will earn commission - learn more If you've been shivering your way through winter, it's likely you've found yourself doom-scrolling enviously through other people's Euro Summer posts and googling 'cheap flights to anywhere hot'. No need to daydream any longer though, as Hawaiian Airlines has released new low fares for a winter escape, with return trips from Sydney to Honolulu for just $997. You could be ditching your winter coat and chilly commute for the golden sands of Waikiki beach within weeks. The award-winning airline has made wishing for a spontaneous getaway to warmer climes a reality, by slashing the fares on their Australia to Hawaii route. It's a limited-time offer: If you can travel between August 21 and 30, you can jump on this incredible last-minute deal. The average temperature on Oahu in August is in the high 20s to 30c, so pack your swimmers and sunscreen and prepare to bask in the balmy weather you've been missing - the perfect antidote to the winter blues to tide you over until the Aussie summer returns. If a Hollywood holiday sounds more tempting, return flights from Sydney to Los Angeles start from $1,346. There are also deals to Las Vegas for $1,755, San Francisco $1,644 and San Diego for $1,742. Flights to Continental US fly from Australia via Honolulu. While the discounted fares are impressive, splashing out on an upgrade may be just as tempting, thanks to Hawaiian Airlines' brand new premium class: Leihoku Suites. Available on Boeing 787 aircraft, the luxury cabin features enclosed suites, fully lie-flat seats, wide aisles and luxurious touches. Whether you opt for an exciting city adventure in the US, or kicking back on island time, you can cross the Pacific in comfort with Hawaiian Airlines. Renowned for their hospitality, the airline has won awards in the past few years for its food, cabins, punctuality and business class. Seats are limited and these fares will only be available until August 10 - so schedule your 'out of office' now, and you'll be sipping sunset cocktails before you know it. What to do on Oahu Oahu, the vibrant heart of Hawaii, blends city energy with stunning natural beauty, making it one of the most versatile islands to stay on. Known as 'The Gathering Place', it offers everything from world-class beaches to lush mountains and a thriving food scene, all within easy reach. Honolulu, the island's capital, is where you'll find the iconic Waikiki Beach – a hub for surf lessons, luxury shopping, and historic hotels like the Moana Surfrider, open since 1901, and The Royal Hawaiian, known as 'The Pink Palace of the Pacific'. Beyond the buzz of Waikiki, a more zen ambience can be found on the island's North Shore, renowned for its laid-back vibe and legendary surf breaks. If you tire of the beach, hike up Diamond Head for breathtaking views from the volcanic crater, take a day trip to Hanauma Bay for snorkelling, or immerse yourself in history with a visit to Pearl Harbor.
Travel Daily News
22-07-2025
- Business
- Travel Daily News
Jet2.com adds Verona to ski programme from Edinburgh Airport
adds Verona to its ski destinations from Edinburgh for Winter 25/26 and 26/27, expanding access to Italian Alps. Following continued demand from skiers and snowboarders, has expanded its ski programme by adding Verona to its line-up of ski destinations from Edinburgh Airport. The leading leisure airline has put new ski services on sale to Verona for both Winter 25/26 and Winter 26/27, representing an additional 4,000 ski seats on sale. Verona is an exclusive destination to from Edinburgh Airport in winter. New weekly Saturday services will be available from Edinburgh Airport from 7th February 2026 for Winter 25/26, which are perfectly timed for the 2026 Winter Olympics, and for Winter 26/27 from 26th December 2026, meaning customers can slope off to the snow during the Christmas holidays. The flights are scheduled to operate in the morning, offering friendly flight times for snow enthusiasts looking to make the most of their winter escape. has ski flights on sale to six ski destinations from Edinburgh Airport for both Winter 25/26 and Winter 26/27 – Verona, Chambery, Geneva, Salzburg, Innsbruck and Turin. The addition of Verona to ski programme from Edinburgh Airport means customers can access the Italian Alps and the many ski resorts, slopes and views it offers. Skiers and snowboarders can take advantage of several popular ski resorts located close to Verona, including Val di Fassa, nestled in the Trentino region and one of Italy's largest ski areas, Madonna di Campiglio, situated in the Brenta Dolomites of Northern Italy, and Cortina d'Ampezzo, a charming ski resort in the Dolomites offering stunning scenery and world-class ski runs. As a result of this expansion, will operate to Verona from two UK bases in Winter 25/26 and Winter 26/27 – Edinburgh Airport and Manchester Airport, giving customers access to some of the country's top ski and snowboarding resorts located close to the popular winter sports destination. ski programme is on sale from across ten of its UK bases (Belfast International, Birmingham, Bristol, East Midlands, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds Bradford, Manchester, Newcastle International and London Stansted) and gives snow sports fans plenty of choice and flexibility when it comes to hitting the slopes this winter and next. In addition to this wide choice of destinations, dates and flights, customers booking and travelling on ski flights with get to enjoy VIP customer service which has seen the UK's third largest airline win numerous awards and accolades. Customers can also enjoy a 10kg hand luggage and 22kg baggage and 22kg ski carriage with Steve Heapy, CEO of and Jet2holidays, said: 'We are experiencing continued demand from skiers and snowboarders clamouring to book the best of the action for this winter and next and our ski flights are selling very well. As a result, we are delighted to be expanding our ski programme even further and giving snow sports fans more choice, with the addition of Verona from Edinburgh Airport for Winter 25/26 and Winter 26/27. Verona provides fantastic access to the best ski resorts in the Italian Alps, whether you are a beginner or an expert, with several resorts within easy reach. With perfectly timed flights, we are giving skiers access to the best ski resorts across Europe, and we know our new ski services to Verona from Edinburgh Airport, along with those already on sale, will be a huge hit with snow sports enthusiasts.'
