Hawaiian Vacations plans new nonstop flights.

• Position: Tourism

Tour provider Hawaiian Vacations announced it will offer nonstop flights direct from Fairbanks to Maui and from Anchorage to Maui this winter. Through a contract with New York-based North American Airlines, Hawaiian Vacations will offer weekly flights from Fairbanks to Maui starting Dec. 21 through spring break in March 2004 for a total of 15 flights. In addition, new Anchorage to Maui flights will provide twice-a-week service beginning in November. North American Airlines will operate the charter flights utilizing a new generation Boeing 757-200ER aircraft carrying 202 passengers in coach and comfort class.

"We are excited to...