Alaska Air Cuts 46 Hawaii Jobs, Including One at Kahului, Amid Fuel Cost Surge
Alaska Air Group is eliminating 46 Hawaii-based positions, including one at Kahului Airport, as part of a 200-person companywide reduction driven by fuel costs up 57% year-over-year. Layoffs take effect November 13, with affected employees paid through December 31. One position at Kahului Airport (OGG) is among the 46 Hawaii roles being eliminated by Alaska […]
Alaska Air Offers 50% Off Award Flights to Maui Through Nov. 7
Alaska Airlines’ Atmos Rewards program is running a limited-time sale with up to 50% off award travel to Kahului (OGG) and other Hawaii airports. Members must book by November 7 for travel between December 1, 2026, and March 10, 2027. Atmos Rewards members can book one-way award flights to Kahului (OGG) starting at 11,500 points […]
OGG Sees 12.5% Passenger Spike During Holidays, Ranks 3rd Among Mid-Size US Airports
A Luxury Link analysis of TSA data found Kahului Airport experienced one of the largest holiday travel surges among medium-sized U.S. airports in 2025, with average daily passengers rising 12.5% above non-holiday levels. However, the same report warns that national non-holiday air traffic in 2026 is trending nearly 3% below last year. OGG averaged 10,229 […]
Delta Cuts Seattle–Hawaii Fares 40% in Direct Challenge to Alaska Airlines
Delta launched a short-term sale slashing Seattle-to-Hawaii fares by up to 40%, including flights to Maui, through October 8 for travel into early 2027. The move escalates competition with Alaska Airlines over Seattle-Hawaii routes. Delta is offering up to 40% off Seattle–Hawaii nonstop fares, including Maui, valid for travel from late October 2026 through March […]
LAX-to-Maui Flight Arrives 5 Hours Late After Mechanical Issue, Crew Fatigue Concerns
An American Airlines flight from Los Angeles to Kahului (OGG) was delayed roughly five hours on October 2 after a landing-gear issue forced the plane back to LAX and required a replacement aircraft and crew. The incident drew attention after a flight attendant disclosed he had been awake for nearly 24 hours and crew members […]
Alaska 737s Now Flying Honolulu–Kahului; Check-In Deadline Extended to 50 Minutes
Multiple sources report that as of this weekend, Alaska Airlines began operating Boeing 737 aircraft on daily Honolulu–Kahului routes as part of its ongoing integration with Hawaiian Airlines. Alongside the new service, Hawaiian Airlines has extended its Neighbor Island check-in and bag-drop deadline from 30 to 50 minutes before departure. The changes affect both visitors […]
Alaska Airlines Brings 737-800s to Honolulu–Kahului Route Starting Oct. 3
Alaska Airlines will operate three daily round-trips between Honolulu and Kahului on Boeing 737-800s beginning October 3, offering more first-class seats, in-seat power, and Starlink Wi-Fi. The flights supplement existing Hawaiian Airlines 717 service on the inter-island corridor. Three daily Alaska Airlines Boeing 737-800 round-trips between HNL and OGG launch October 3, supplementing roughly 140 […]
Federal Envoy Supports Direct Japan-to-Maui Flights Via Pre-Clearance Plan
A U.S. Presidential Envoy has expressed support for a proposal that would allow Japanese travelers to clear customs before departure and fly directly to Kahului, bypassing a Honolulu connection. The initiative has been in the works for decades but faces hurdles including a weak yen, high travel costs, and shifting travel habits among younger Japanese […]
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 […]