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Posted: Friday, June 29th, 2012 9:02 AM HST

New Las Vegas Allegiant flight to land in Honolulu

By Associated Press

HONOLULU (AP) — The first Allegiant Airlines flight from Las Vegas will be greeted in Honolulu with lei, Hawaiian music and a blessing. The inaugural flight arrives Friday at Honolulu International Airport. Last year, Las Vegas-based Allegiant Travel Co. received federal certification to fly a bigger plane, which company officials said was a step toward providing service to Hawaii. The Hawaii Tourism Authority has said Allegiant's Hawaii service would help cultivate first-time travelers to the islands. Honolulu will also welcome a new Allegiant flight from Fresno, Calif., on Sunday. Tourism officials say both flights are estimated to provide $30 million in visitor spending and $3 million in tax revenue annually for Hawaii. The airline focuses on connecting small cities with leisure destinations.