Mokulele Airlines Wins $19.4M Federal Contract for Lanai–Maui Air Service
Multiple sources report that Mokulele Airlines, a subsidiary of Surf Air Mobility, has been awarded a four-year, $19.4 million Essential Air Service contract from the U.S. Department of Transportation to continue scheduled flights connecting Lanai with Honolulu and Kahului (OGG). The contract runs through August 2030 and doubles the length of the airline’s previous agreement. […]
Mokulele Wins $19.4M Federal Contract to Keep Lanaʻi–Maui Flights Running
Mokulele Airlines has secured a new four-year federal Essential Air Service contract worth $19.4 million to maintain scheduled flights between Lanaʻi, Honolulu, and Kahului (OGG) through August 2030. The contract includes 21 weekly round trips between Lanaʻi and Maui. Mokulele will operate 21 weekly round trips between Lanaʻi (LNY) and Kahului/Maui (OGG) under the new […]
Maui County Eyes Subsidized Ferry Service to Lanai and Molokai
Maui County is holding public meetings in mid-September on a proposal to create a county-subsidized ferry system connecting Maui to Lanai and Molokai. The plan includes purchasing Expeditions’ existing Lanai ferry assets and eventually adding vessels for Molokai service. Public meetings are scheduled for mid-September to gather input for a required environmental assessment of the […]
Mokulele Airlines Drops $35 Unaccompanied Minor Fee on Inter-Island Flights
Mokulele Airlines has eliminated its unaccompanied minor booking fee for children traveling alone between Hawaiian Islands, effective August 25, 2026. Families now pay only base airfare and taxes, while all existing safety and supervision procedures remain unchanged. The $35 unaccompanied minor booking fee is permanently waived starting August 25, 2026 — families pay airfare and […]
Maui County Schedules September Community Meetings on Inter-Island Ferry Expansion
Multiple sources report that the Maui County Department of Transportation is hosting four community meetings in September 2026 to gather public input on ferry service connecting Maui, Lānaʻi, and eventually Molokaʻi. The meetings are part of a state-required environmental assessment process that will evaluate impacts and help secure funding for expanded service across Maui Nui. […]
Highway 30 Delays and Longer Drive Times Still Affecting West Maui Visitors in 2026
Getting from Kahului Airport to Lahaina remains unpredictable in 2026 due to ongoing reconstruction, storm-related closures, and rockslides along Highway 30. Travelers and hotels are now recommending 3–4 hours of buffer time before flights instead of the pre-fire standard of 2 hours. Highway 30 is open to general traffic but remains vulnerable to short-notice closures […]
Delta Adds Minneapolis–Maui Nonstop, Expands Hawaii Winter Schedule
Delta Air Lines is expanding its Hawaii service for winter 2026–27, including a new nonstop route from Minneapolis–St. Paul to Maui launching December 19, 2026. Additional capacity increases are planned across Atlanta, New York, Detroit, Boston, Salt Lake City, and Los Angeles. A new daily nonstop flight between Minneapolis–St. Paul and Maui will launch December […]
No Luggage Storage at OGG: What Arriving Guests Need to Know
Kahului Airport has no on-site luggage lockers or baggage storage facilities, leaving arriving travelers to rely on hotel bell desks or third-party storage providers a short drive away. Understanding this gap can help property owners set guest expectations and improve the arrival experience. Kahului Airport (OGG) has no public luggage lockers or baggage storage inside […]
OGG to Wailea: Transfer Options, Costs, and Travel Times for Guests
A practical guide outlines the main ground transportation choices from Kahului Airport to Wailea resorts, covering rental cars, taxis, rideshares, and private transfers. Costs and travel times vary significantly depending on group size, resort parking fees, and planned island exploration. The drive from OGG to Wailea covers 17–19 miles and typically takes 30–40 minutes, with […]
OGG Ground Transport Guide: Taxis, Shuttles, Rideshares & Rental Cars
A travel guide outlines the main transportation options from Kahului Airport to Maui’s resort areas, including taxis, shared shuttles, rideshares, and rental cars. Pricing benchmarks and logistics are provided for each option. Taxis from OGG run approximately $33–$55 to Kihei, $57 to Wailea, and $87 to Kaanapali for up to four passengers. Shared shuttle services […]