Southwest Says It Can Begin Flying Between California And Hawaii

SACRAMENTO (CBS/AP) – Southwest Airlines is getting ready for takeoff.
The Dallas-based airline says it has gained government approval to begin flights between California and Hawaii, capping a long effort that was delayed by the government shutdown.
The airline’s chief operating officer, Mike Van de Ven, told employees Wednesday that the Federal Aviation Administration granted the authorization.
Van de Ven says Southwest will announce timing for selling tickets and beginning fli