According to Pacific Business News, the U.S. DOT ranked Hawaiian (at 92%) best on-time airline of the 20 surveyed in November. Aloha followed in the survey. Both carriers led the survey throughout 2007.
Keep in mind however that the majority of their flights average under 30 minutes, and almost never have weather delays. The results, which don’t separate trans-Pacific from inter-island flights, are therefore not indicative of the performance of their longer (mainland) flights.
Meanwhile Aloha, Hawaiian and Go! all quietly raised their lowest-priced one way tickets from $39 to $49 today. We’ll see whether this is temporary or marks the end to the fare sales that we’ve all enjoyed.
If you want to take Hawaii pineapples home with you to the mainland, just shop around for the best deal and bring them in your carry-on bags. As long as the pineapples are in good condition, agriculture inspectors will not care if you bought them at an airport store or from a local market.
What’s a good condition for pineapples? No bugs, holes and soft spots.
Pineapples are not the only approved item for exporting. The US Department of Agriculture has a complete list for travelers.
Ag Trivia: Hawaii’s plant quarantine program began over a hundred years ago. In 1888 King David Kalakaua decreed that to protect the coffee industry, new coffee plants would not be allowed into the islands. Two years later, laws were enacted to prevent the introduction of injurious insect pests and plant diseases.
What’s your experience with Hawaii Agriculture Inspection?
In Japan you’ll need to take 60 days out of your schedule and walk 900 miles to visit 88 Shingon shrines. If you’re like me and need a faster spiritual renewal, take my advice and visit the Lawai International Center on Kauai. In one hour you can complete a miniature 88 shrine trek and still have time to catch waves with a renewed sense of peace.
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