Alaska Airlines today inaugurated seasonal service between Anchorage and Kahului.

The flights, which operate three days a week, continue through April 25.

Flights from Anchorage depart Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 2:20 p.m. Alaska time and arrive at 6:35 p.m. Hawai'i time. Return flights depart Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 8:45 p.m. Hawai'i time and arrive at 5 a.m. Alaska time.

"There is a unique link between the people and geography of the state of Alaska and the islands of Hawai'i that we are happy to celebrate with these new flights," said Bill MacKay, Alaska Airlines' senior vice president of Alaska. "We're excited to add Maui to the list of other warm-weather destinations that we'll serve this winter."

The flights are operated with Boeing 737-800 aircraft, accommodating 16 passengers in first class and 141 in the main cabin.