Maui Officials Sign Deal to Pursue Nonstop Japan Flights via Pre-Clearance Plan
Maui tourism and government leaders signed a non-binding agreement with a U.S. presidential envoy to explore nonstop flights from Japan to Kahului Airport using a customs pre-clearance system. The initiative aims to capture a share of Hawaii’s largest international visitor market, which has been recovering since the pandemic but still trails pre-COVID spending levels. A […]
Local Hawaii Brands Coming to Maui’s Kahului Airport by 2027
HMSHost, the existing state airport food concessionaire, has announced new restaurant and bar concepts featuring local Hawaii brands at Kahului, Honolulu, and Lihue airports, with openings planned through end of 2027. Maui Brewing Company is among the local names attached to the Kahului Airport refresh. Maui Brewing Company is one of several local Hawaii brands […]
Maui Brewing Co., Local Distillery Coming to Kahului Airport
HMSHost (Avolta) is adding new local dining and bar concepts to Kahului Airport (OGG) as part of Hawaii’s airport modernization program. The expansion includes outlets from Maui Brewing Co. and Ocean Organic Farm & Distillery. The Tap House by Maui Brewing Co. will open at OGG, giving arriving and departing guests a local craft beer […]
New Local-Focused Dining Concepts Coming to Kahului and Two Other Hawaii Airports
Avolta has partnered with the Hawaii Department of Transportation to bring new food and beverage concepts rooted in local cuisine to OGG, HNL, and LIH. The program will feature collaborations with Hawaii chefs, distillers, and brewers. Kahului Airport (OGG) is one of three Hawaii airports selected for an upgraded dining experience under the new Avolta-HDOT […]
Delta Flight from Kahului Diverted to Honolulu After Serious Fume Incident
A Delta flight departing Kahului Airport was diverted to Honolulu Saturday night after both pilots went on oxygen due to persistent fuel fumes, with three passengers hospitalized and fuel observed discharging from the aircraft after landing. New details reveal the situation was significantly more serious than Delta’s initial statement indicated. Delta Flight 394 departed Kahului […]
Delta Flight from Kahului Diverts to Honolulu After Cabin Fumes Sicken Passengers
A Delta Air Lines flight departing Kahului Airport was forced to divert to Honolulu on September 19 after fumes filled the cabin shortly after takeoff, sending four passengers to the hospital. The suspected cause is vaporized engine oil entering the cabin through the aircraft’s bleed air system. Delta flight DL-394 bound for Seattle diverted to […]
Maui County Plans Public Ferry to Lāna’i in 2027, Moloka’i by 2029
Maui County is moving forward with a publicly operated interisland ferry service, aiming to take over the existing Lāna’i route next year and restore Moloka’i service by 2029. The plan involves purchasing Expeditions’ fleet for over $46 million and requires an annual subsidy of nearly $2 million. Maui County plans to acquire and operate the […]
Delta Flight 394 Diverted from OGG to Honolulu After Fumes and Fuel Discharge
Multiple news outlets reported that a Delta Air Lines flight departing Kahului Airport on the evening of September 19 was diverted to Honolulu after fumes were detected shortly after takeoff. The incident prompted an emergency response in Honolulu, with several passengers and a flight attendant receiving medical attention. Delta has pledged refunds for affected passengers […]
Alaska/Hawaiian Airlines Add Maui Flights, Tighten Check-In Rules Oct. 3
Multiple sources reported that Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines will introduce several operational changes effective October 3, 2026, affecting interisland travel to and from Maui. The updates include a stricter check-in deadline and new Boeing 737-800 service on the Honolulu–Kahului route, adding capacity on one of Hawaii’s busiest corridors. Starting October 3, all interisland travelers must […]
Mokulele Airlines Secures $19.4M Federal Contract to Keep Lanaʻi Air Service Running
The U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded Mokulele Airlines a four-year, $19.4 million Essential Air Service contract to maintain scheduled flights to Lanaʻi through August 2030. Mokulele holds interline agreements with major carriers at Kahului Airport (OGG), supporting connectivity for travelers moving between Maui and Lanaʻi. Mokulele Airlines will continue federally subsidized scheduled service to […]