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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Maui Wind Farm Turns to Dogs and Pheromones to Protect Native Geese
A 20-turbine wind farm on Maui is testing airport-style deterrent dogs and pheromones to reduce fatal interactions with endangered Hawaiian geese (nēnē). The Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources has adjusted the project’s permitted take limits for protected species as a result. The Kaheawa Wind Power facility on Maui is working with state wildlife […]
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 […]
New EV Fast-Charging Station Opens at Kapalua Airport
Four 150-kilowatt DC fast chargers are now operational at Kapalua Airport in Lahaina, making it Hawaii’s third NEVI-certified charging location. The installation is part of a statewide multi-site program covering airports and highways across all major Hawaiian islands. The EV charging station at Kapalua Airport officially opened May 13, 2026, with four 150-kW DC fast […]
OGG Runway and Taxiway Work Scheduled Nights Through Mid-August
Kahului Airport will undergo nighttime runway and taxiway maintenance from July 25 through August 16, 2026. The work is being conducted by the Hawaii Department of Transportation. Nighttime construction at Kahului Airport (OGG) runs July 25 through August 16, 2026. Work involves both runway and taxiway surfaces, conducted after hours to minimize daytime flight disruptions. […]
Alaska Airlines Adds Larger 787-9 on Seattle–Maui Route for Holiday Season
Alaska Airlines will temporarily deploy Boeing 787-9 widebody aircraft on its Seattle-to-Kahului route during Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year 2026–2027 to meet peak holiday demand. The upgrade increases passenger capacity and premium seating on one of Maui’s busiest mainland corridors. Alaska Airlines will use the larger Boeing 787-9 on the SEA–OGG route during two limited […]
Alaska Airlines Brings 787-9 Dreamliner to Seattle–Maui Route This Holiday Season
Alaska Airlines will deploy its Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner on the Seattle (SEA) to Kahului (OGG) route during Thanksgiving and Christmas/New Year holiday windows. The widebody upgrade adds capacity and comfort on one of Maui’s busiest leisure travel corridors. The 787-9 will operate one daily SEA–OGG flight Nov 21–30 and Dec 17–Jan 4, covering peak Thanksgiving […]
OGG Passenger Volumes Held Steady During Spring TSA Staffing Crisis
Kahului Airport saw a 1% increase in daily passenger screenings during the spring 2026 TSA funding lapse, even as major mainland airports experienced dramatic declines. OGG averaged 9,430 daily screenings between March and May 2026, outperforming most U.S. airports. OGG ranked 15th among medium-hub airports for resilience during the TSA funding lapse, which ran for […]