Island Hopper

The Island Hopper route was launched in 1968[2] as Air Micronesia, when Continental Airlines CEO Robert F. Six invested in Dominic P. Renda's vision making him CEO of the new airline, Air Micronesia believing that operating in this area could be profitable despite its remoteness.

[3] In April 1998, the route was reduced to twice weekly, on Mondays and Fridays, and dropped Wednesdays service.

[7] The Island Hopper route was a major contributor to the financial success of Continental Airlines' Micronesia unit in 1995.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, service was reduced to around one flight monthly carrying cargo due to travel bans on islands on the route.

[10] Unlike other flights, a mechanic and extra set of spare parts is carried on board the Boeing 737-800.

[10] Flight attendants also receive crew duty time exemption from Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

The front rows of Economy class can be collapsed to accommodate stretchers in case of medevac.

From east to west, the airports served are: Note that Kwajalein Atolls is currently an active military base owned by the US Army.

island hopper route
island hopper route