Bostonians will again enjoy nonstop service between Boston and Hawaii in late 2026, Delta Air Lines announced on Friday.

Delta, a leading carrier at Logan International Airport, will begin service between Boston and Daniel K. Inouye International Airport in Honolulu on Dec. 19 as part of its winter seasonal schedule. It will once again become America’s longest domestic route.

Last year, Boston travelers could book nonstop flights to Hawaii on two airlines —Delta and Hawaiian Airlines. But those routes were cancelled last year and there is not currently a direct flight between New England and Hawaii.

Delta launched direct service between Boston and Honolulu in 2024 and suspended the service in 2025 “to align with consumer demand.” Then Hawaiian cancelled its direct flight between Boston and Honolulu in August because it was “underperforming.”

“The returning route reopens a long-haul leisure link between the Northeast and the islands, offering customers a single-flight escape to O‘ahu’s iconic shoreline, cultural landmarks and vibrant city-meets-beach experience,” wrote Delta officials in a press release.

The flights will operate daily during the peak holiday travel period in December and, after that, drop down to four times weekly for the winter season. Delta did not provide an end date for the seasonal service. Customers will travel on an Airbus A330-300. 

“Hawaii plays an important role in our long-haul leisure network,” said Amy Martin, vice president of network planning for Delta Air Lines, in a statement. “This expansion strengthens connectivity from key U.S. hubs while giving customers more choice in how they reach the islands, alongside the premium travel experience they expect on these long-haul flights.” 

The airline also announced the launch of new service between Minneapolis–St. Paul and Maui. 

Kristi Palma

Travel writer

 

Kristi Palma is the travel writer for Boston.com, focusing on the six New England states. She covers airlines, hotels, and things to do across Boston and New England. She is the author of Scenic Six, a weekly travel newsletter.

BOSTON (WHDH) – More than a week after Boston’s largest snowstorm in years, some bike lanes are still buried — and frustrated cyclists are calling on city leaders to clear the way.

Many cyclists say they are having to choose between riding in traffic or walking their bikes because there is no room for them to ride.

“It definitely feels a bit unsafe because many cars pass closely,” said Marvin Kinz, a cyclist. “Either you’re on the side and hope they don’t hit you, or you have to take the middle of the right lane so they can’t pass you.”

Packed snow and ice are covering many of the lanes that cyclists say are supposed to be plowed.

“Commonwealth Avenue is not good, which is a pity because the bike lanes are really good in general,” said Kinz.

“Currently the majority of bike lanes look like a place to hold snow that has been removed from the roadways and from the sidewalks,” said Boston Cyclist Union Executive Director Tiffany Coggell.

Even when the lanes are clear, people say there’s another problem.

“When they clean the bike lane but don’t clear the parking spaces, so the cars park in the bike lane,” said Kinz.

Coggell said this is a citywide issue, and residents have taken matters into their own hands and reached out to city councilors.

“The city has neglected to reach out to us,” Coggell said. “We have also had reports from inside the city that some counselors are talking to the chief of streets, as well as the Mayor, asking them when these bike lanes will be cleared.”

Coggell said the city did send out some plows to clear the lanes, but there are still issues.

“The entrances to the bike lanes are still huge amounts of snow so they are mostly impassable,” she said.

Cyclists said they hope the city takes action to fix this soon.

“I hope it gets better and I hope that they do something about it rather than just letting it melt,” said Nick Sheehan, a cyclist. “Which is very annoying and unsafe so definitely wish they would take care of this. It’s been two weeks.”

7NEWS has reached out to Mayor Michelle Wu’s Office, but has not yet heard back.

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Boston Mayor Michelle Wu is heading to Germany this week, where she is scheduled to speak at the Munich Security Conference.

This is the first time the conference has focused on city leadership, and Wu is scheduled to speak on Saturday as part of a panel on leadership and diplomacy that will also feature Mayor Vitali Klitschko of Kyiv, Ukraine, and Mayor Rafal Trzaskowski, of Warsaw, Poland. Klitschko, the former heavyweight boxing world champion, is expected to participate virtually.

The conversation will mark the first all-mayor panel at the Munich Security Conference, a global gathering of leaders focused on international security and collaboration. Wu is the first American mayor invited to participate.

“Boston is a leading global city, and it’s an honor to be invited to share our progress at this important global forum for democracy and international collaboration,” Wu said in a statement. “Our city is known around the world as a beacon for freedom, and I look forward to connecting with leaders in government, business, education, and more to encourage greater investment in Boston and partnership for our shared future.”

The Alliance for Local Leaders International, which is facilitating the discussion, is paying for Wu and two of her aides to attend the conference, according to The Boston Globe.

Wu also traveled to Nova Scotia in November in an effort to strengthen Boston’s ties to Canada and receive the annual Boston Common Christmas tree.