Mesa Airlines
A United States regional carrier whose Go! brand operated scheduled inter-island services in Hawaii, primarily from Honolulu.
About Mesa Airlines
Mesa Airlines is a United States regional airline founded in 1982 and headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona. The company has operated flights for larger carriers under capacity-purchase agreements, while also developing independent brands. Go! was its Hawaii-focused scheduled airline identity, launched by parent company Mesa Air Group in 2006 to compete in the inter-island market. The Go! operation was subsequently discontinued in 2014, so its Hawaiian network is historical rather than currently bookable.
Honolulu was the principal hub for Go!, supported by departures from Kahului, Hilo, Kailua-Kona and Kauai Island. Its compact network comprised 26 routes connecting nine destinations within Hawaii: Honolulu, Kahului, Kailua-Kona, Hoolehua, Kauai Island, Lanai, Hana, Hilo and Kapalua. These services were designed primarily for short journeys between the state’s islands, including links between major population centres and smaller communities with limited surface-transport alternatives.
Aircraft associated with the operation included Canadair Regional Jets and Cessna light aircraft. Regional jets handled services between larger Hawaiian airports, while smaller aircraft were suited to thinner routes and airports with more limited demand or operating constraints. The service was structured as short-haul regional transportation rather than a long-distance, multi-cabin product, so travellers generally encountered a single economy-oriented cabin and relatively limited onboard amenities.
Go! did not belong to Star Alliance, SkyTeam or Oneworld. Its independent position meant passengers did not receive the broad reciprocal lounge, status and mileage benefits available through a global alliance. The airline offered its own loyalty arrangements during its operating years, but these are no longer active following the closure of the Go! network. Mesa Airlines now primarily operates regional flights on behalf of major United States carriers rather than selling Go!-branded Hawaiian itineraries.
The network’s main strength was its coverage of several Hawaiian islands, including smaller communities that could otherwise require indirect travel. Short sectors also made the schedule useful for island-to-island trips. However, the Go! operation ceased in 2014, and its former flights, fare rules and loyalty benefits should not be treated as current Mesa Airlines products. Travellers planning comparable journeys today must book with airlines that presently serve Hawaii’s inter-island market.
Good to know
Flying with Mesa Airlines — what to expect
Historical Airline Brand
Go! ended scheduled operations in 2014. Its former Hawaiian routes are not currently available for booking through Mesa Airlines.
Inter-Island Network
The airline focused on short flights within Hawaii, with Honolulu serving as its main connecting point and additional departures from several neighboring islands.
Regional Aircraft
Canadair Regional Jets and smaller Cessna aircraft were associated with the network. Cabin space and overhead storage on regional aircraft can be more restricted than on larger mainline jets.
Limited Cabin Service
These were brief regional sectors with an economy-oriented service model. Travellers should not expect the cabin choices or extensive amenities found on long-haul flights.
No Alliance Benefits
Go! was not a member of a global airline alliance. Its former flights therefore did not provide the broad reciprocal status and lounge benefits associated with Star Alliance, SkyTeam or Oneworld.
Check Current Operators
Passengers seeking similar Hawaiian inter-island journeys should compare airlines currently operating each route, as schedules and service to smaller airports can change seasonally.
Network overview
Where Mesa Airlines flies
Mesa Airlines operates 26 routes to 9 destinations across 1 countries, its longest sector reaching Honolulu to Hilo (350 km nonstop).
Destinations served
Cities Mesa Airlines flies to, most-served first.
Main hubs
Busiest departure bases, by route count.
Fleet
Aircraft types on record for these routes.
Longest nonstop route
Honolulu → Hilo
350 km · HNL → ITO
The longest sector in the Mesa Airlines network, measured as the great-circle distance between the two airports.
Route data · TravelPayouts route data · updated 2026-07
Route network
Popular routes operated by Mesa Airlines
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FAQ
Mesa Airlines — frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the details travellers usually check first, from codes and locations to the practical basics that help with planning.
8 common questions
- Carry-on rules depended on the fare and aircraft, with regional jets and light aircraft offering limited cabin-storage space. Because Go! no longer operates, travellers should follow the current operating airline's published dimensions and weight limits.
- The Go! network served Honolulu, Kahului, Kailua-Kona, Hoolehua, Kauai Island, Lanai, Hana, Hilo and Kapalua. These were domestic inter-island destinations within Hawaii, and the operation ended in 2014.
- The busiest departure points were Honolulu, followed by Kahului, Hilo, Kailua-Kona and Kauai Island. Honolulu offered the largest range of Go! routes.
- The longest route in the Go! network was Honolulu to Hilo, about 350 km nonstop.
- Go! tickets are no longer sold because the airline ended operations in 2014. For current Hawaiian inter-island travel, compare fares across several dates and book outside major holidays and peak vacation periods when possible.
- Originfacts compares live fares from hundreds of airlines and travel agencies via its partner Travelpayouts and never adds a fee. Mesa Airlines's Go! flights are no longer bookable, but the comparison can surface current alternatives where available.
- Honolulu was the primary hub for Mesa Airlines's Go! operation in Hawaii. Kahului, Hilo, Kailua-Kona and Kauai Island were also important departure points.
- The Go! operation served exactly 9 destinations across 1 country, using 26 routes. This Hawaiian network is historical because Go! ceased operations in 2014.