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 […]
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 […]
KāʻanapaliClassic Golf Tournament Returns to Lahaina Oct. 26–28
The 12th annual Kāʻanapali Classic college golf tournament brings 20 teams from across the country to Royal Kāʻanapali Golf Course for three days of competition. The event draws players, fans, and families to the Lahaina area each fall. Twenty college golf teams from 16 states and 11 conferences will compete October 26–28 at Royal Kāʻanapali […]
HTA Offering Two-Day Visitor Industry Workshop for Maui Businesses Oct. 30–31
The Hawaii Tourism Authority is hosting a two-day training workshop in Wailuku on October 30–31 to help Maui small businesses, farmers, and cultural practitioners better engage with visitors. The program covers marketing, pricing, and developing visitor-ready products and experiences. The HTA Foundational Technical Assistance workshop runs Oct. 30–31 at the J. Walter Cameron Center in […]
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 […]
Pāʻia Highlighted as a Character-Rich Destination for Maui Visitors
A travel feature spotlights Pāʻia as an underrated north shore stop, just 4 miles from Kahului Airport, with surf culture, independent shops, and proximity to Ho’okipa Beach. The article positions it as a worthwhile destination beyond a quick Road to Hāna pit stop. Pāʻia is 4 miles from Kahului Airport, making it an easy and […]
Kahului Airport to Add Maui Brewing Co. and Ocean Organic Among New Dining Concepts by 2027
Hawaii’s three major airports, including Kahului (OGG), will get new local restaurant and bar concepts through a partnership between the state DOT and HMSHost running through 2027. Maui-specific additions include The Tap House by Maui Brewing Co. and an Ocean Organic Farm & Distillery location. Kahului Airport (OGG) will add The Tap House by Maui […]
Hurricane Lala Drove Record August Rainfall Across Maui County
Hurricane Lala brought historically high rainfall to Maui County in August, with some gauges recording six to ten times their typical monthly totals. County officials estimate Lala caused at least $10–$15 million in damage. Hurricane Lala struck August 14–17, driving well-above-average rainfall at nearly every monitoring site across Maui County. West Wailuaiki Stream gauge recorded […]