Southwest Airlines Adds Pre-Clearance Option for Hawaii-Bound Travelers
Southwest Airlines now allows passengers flying to Hawaii from five California airports to verify their Hawaii Safe Travels compliance before departure, enabling them to bypass airport screening on arrival in Maui and Oahu. Travelers who upload a negative COVID-19 test, required travel info, and a health questionnaire can skip arrival screening at Kahului Airport (OGG). […]
Hawaiian Airlines LAX-to-Maui Flight Canceled After Three Turnarounds
A Hawaiian Airlines flight carrying 207 passengers bound for Kahului Airport returned to LAX three times due to separate mechanical issues before being canceled. All passengers were rebooked, given hotel accommodations, meal vouchers, and a $100 flight credit. Hawaiian Airlines Flight 33 from Los Angeles to Kahului (OGG) was canceled after returning to LAX three […]
Hawaiian Airlines LAX-to-Maui Flight Canceled After Three Turnarounds
A Hawaiian Airlines flight carrying 207 passengers bound for Kahului Airport returned to LAX three times due to separate mechanical issues before being canceled. All passengers were rebooked, given hotel accommodations, meal vouchers, and a $100 flight credit. Hawaiian Airlines Flight 33 from Los Angeles to Kahului Airport (OGG) was canceled after three separate return-to-airport […]
Tropical Storm Warnings Issued for Maui and Hawaii County Ahead of Hurricane Olivia
Hurricane Olivia, a Category 1 storm, prompted tropical storm warnings for Maui and Hawaii counties in September 2018, with forecasters expecting impacts including strong winds, heavy rain, and flooding. Airlines waived change fees and cruise lines prepared for potential port closures. Tropical storm warnings were issued for Maui and Hawaii counties, with a tropical storm […]
Southwest Airlines Plans Hawaii Service, Including Maui’s Kahului Airport
Southwest Airlines announced plans to launch flights to four Hawaii airports, including Kahului (OGG) on Maui, though no launch dates or specific routes have been confirmed. The airline is still awaiting federal certification required for extended overwater flights. Southwest identified Kahului Airport on Maui as one of four initial Hawaii destinations. No launch dates or […]
Twin Storms Threaten Maui with Heavy Rain and Flooding Risk
Hurricane Iselle and Hurricane Julio are both heading toward Hawaii, with Iselle expected to bring tropical storm conditions to Maui Thursday night along with potentially life-threatening flash floods. Tropical storm conditions are possible for portions of Maui County Thursday night as Hurricane Iselle approaches. Heavy rains from Iselle could cause life-threatening flash floods and mudslides […]
Wailea Resort Developer Clifford Melim Passes Away at 87
Clifford Melim, the real estate developer who directed the development of Wailea Resort on Maui, died March 6, 2013 at age 87. He was a prominent Hawaii developer who also created Bishop Square in downtown Honolulu. Melim served as project director for Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company in developing Wailea Resort. He was a successful […]