Another mainland carrier could be coming to Hawaii soon. Our businessblog reports:

Southwest Airlines is one step closer to flying to Hawaii.

Flight attendants approved contract changes that will allow the carrier to operate flights to the islands and nearby international destinations that require flying over oceans or the Gulf of Mexico.

Read the full story in The Sacramento Bee.

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