Norwegian Cruise Line Fleet Review May Impact Maui Tourism Arrivals
A cruise industry review ranks Norwegian Cruise Line ships serving Hawaii and other destinations, potentially affecting which vessels and passenger volumes visit Maui ports. NCL’s fleet varies significantly from 2,000-passenger older ships to new mega vessels with different amenities. Older ships like Norwegian Sun receive mixed reviews but may offer lower-priced Hawaii itineraries. Ship rankings […]
Alaska Airport Issues Cause Flight Delays to Major US Cities Including Hawaii
Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport experienced significant disruptions on May 16 with 47 delayed flights and 7 cancellations, affecting routes to major US gateways including Seattle and Los Angeles that connect to Hawaii. Anchorage airport reported 47 flight delays and 7 cancellations affecting multiple carriers including Alaska Airlines and Delta. Disruptions primarily hit domestic routes […]
Canadian Airport Disruptions Create Delays for Travelers to Maui
Major Canadian airports experienced 62 cancellations and 314 delays affecting Air Canada and regional carriers. The disruptions primarily impacted Toronto, Montreal, and Vancouver hubs with cascading effects across the network. Toronto Pearson was the most affected airport with high volumes of late departures causing knock-on schedule issues. Air Canada’s interconnected domestic network struggled to absorb […]
Nashville Airport Staffing Issues Cause 74 Flight Delays on Major Routes
Air traffic control staffing shortages at Nashville International Airport triggered widespread flight delays on Friday evening, affecting 74 flights and multiple carriers on routes to major hubs including Atlanta and Chicago. The FAA imposed ground delay programs at Nashville airport during peak evening hours due to staffing constraints in air traffic control. At least 74 […]
New $3.2M EV Fast Charging Station Opens at Kapalua Airport
The Hawaii Department of Transportation has opened a new electric vehicle fast charging station at Kapalua Airport, as reported by multiple sources. The facility represents the third such installation statewide under a federal infrastructure program. Four 150-kilowatt DC fast chargers are now operational 24/7 in the Kapalua Airport parking lot Charging costs $0.44 per kWh […]
Credit Union and Airline Expand Financial Education Program for Maui Youth
HawaiiUSA Federal Credit Union and Southwest Airlines continue their partnership to provide Maui students with financial education and leadership training through student-operated credit unions. The program has expanded from one to three Maui schools since 2023. HawaiiUSA operates three student-run credit unions at Maui schools, up from one in 2023. Southwest Airlines sponsors student travel […]
Alaska Airlines Restores Direct Burbank-Honolulu Flights After 21 Years
Alaska Airlines resumed daily service from Burbank to Honolulu, filling a route gap that existed since Aloha Airlines discontinued it in 2005. Southwest will launch competing Burbank-Hawaii service this summer. Alaska Airlines launched daily Burbank-Honolulu flights with round-trip fares starting around $500. The route was previously operated by Aloha Airlines from 2002-2005 before the carrier’s […]
Weather Data Viewer Tool Instructions Available for Tracking Conditions
A weather monitoring system provides charts for temperature, humidity, and other weather elements with options for viewing historical data and multiple weather parameters. Default weather charts show temperature, dew point, and relative humidity data. Advanced options allow selection of different chart types from a permanent chart menu. Charts can display up to 1000 data points […]
Travel Writer Compares Big Island’s Kua Bay to Maui’s Resort Beaches
A travel article highlights Big Island’s Kua Bay as a $10 alternative to Maui’s expensive resort beaches like Ka’anapali, where visitors pay $40-250 in daily resort fees. Ka’anapali Beach attracts over 2 million visitors annually with resort fees of $40-250 per night plus parking costs of $30-50. Big Island’s Kua Bay charges only $10 for […]
Delta Expands Hawaii Service with New Minneapolis-Maui Direct Route
Delta Air Lines has announced significant expansion of its Hawaii network for winter 2026-2027, including new and returning nonstop routes. Multiple aviation news sources report the airline will add its first-ever direct service from Minneapolis to Maui and restore Boston to Honolulu flights starting December 19, 2026. New daily nonstop service launches December 19, 2026 […]