Travel Southwest CEO: “Thumbs up” from FAA on Hawaii test flights, awaiting final “report card” February 25, 2019February 25, 2019Dawn Gilbertson, USA TODAYComments Off on Southwest CEO: “Thumbs up” from FAA on Hawaii test flights, awaiting final “report card” The airline will start selling tickets after it receives formal certification for Hawaii flights from the FAA. No dates were announced.