110 thoughts on “Hawaii Travel Won’t Open Until After July”
Bill S
Wow! This sounds like we are in for a tough go. If they can’t mandate a test to board an aircraft, then what does that accomplish for those who do test, and If you test within the 3 days prior to departure, and are one of the many that get a false negative, you could have an entire aircraft full of infected people.
What a mess
Aloha to everyone like us that are trying to return to Hawaii.
Beat of Hawaii
Hi Bill.
Thanks.
Aloha.
Lyn B
Sent with much Aloha from Canada to one and all anxious readers. I would like to ask if ‘Beat of Hawai’i’ could possibly drill down and put something hopeful in print for Canadian travelers as we make up a good portion of Hawaii’s tourist each year. Canadians usually clear US customs while still in Canada before boarding – either if they are flying direct to Hawaii or to mainland airport and then onwards to Hawaii. How will we navigate testing as Canada likely won’t be operating anytime soon or perhaps never with a Walgreens/CVS quick testing model based just for travelers. While I want/need the Hawaiian reopening model once released to go well and be well received and work as best as it can with tinkering along the way that will be likely, but as things move forward Canadians needs some answers too. Could Canada or some provinces be deemed to be a low risk country as B.C. has been having very few new cases each day now for a while.
Beat of Hawaii
Hi Lyn.
Good points. As far as we know there isn’t testing for travel yet here either. Also, as far as we know there is no pharmacy testing in Washington State, which could be a travel point for many Canadians. Wish we had answers, but we do not. As far as a travel bubble goes, we don’t know if that will ever come to pass.
Aloha.
Gary L
Hello
Where in Southern California would I get a test ( not recommended by my physician ) that will get paperwork back to me within the 2 days because the 3 day will be the flight day.
Thanks 🌴
Seems to be a little nerve racking. 🌺
Beat of Hawaii
Hi Gary.
We aren’t sure ourselves. The state thinks that can be done at CVS pharmacies.
Aloha.
pete c
I own a business in Hawaii. I travel 4-5 times a year staying 3-6 weeks at a time. I hire all local folks for my business. Most of the money I do net out stays in Hawaii. I bank on the island. My business is dying, No income, no checks to the employees. Local economy will suffer greatly. My last trip was In Feb, I just got out before the State locked down.
When the State opens back to tourism. I don’t think I will travel. For the first time in 30 years. I feel unwelcome.
Dylan S.
Hey guys,
Long story short, my flight to Hawaii is June 19th with United to visit my brother. In order to not pay any fare difference, I could reschedule one week prior or after from the 19th (still would have to quar antine). They did change my flight and now my straight through going there from NJ has a layover. I still want to go but obviously after the quar antine ends but they’re not letting me change it for free past the 26th. You have any recommendations?
Thank you!
Beat of Hawaii
Hi Dylan.
We’ve had a lot of comments from visitors about what has worked. One of the standouts has been direct messaging via Twitter and Facebook. Not sure that will work, but it only seems reasonable to allow that change. Regarding a fare difference, if that is the only obstacle, just wondering how low can that be negotiated? Good luck and let us know how it goes.
Aloha.
Dylan S.
Thanks for the recommendation! DM’ed them on twitter and basically they said I could reschedule with no change fee or have to pay a fare difference. The only thing I have to do is reschedule before the 30th. If the governor decides to extend the quarantine(not sure if you’ve heard anything), I’ll deal with that when the time comes but i couldn’t be happier. Thanks for everything!
Beat of Hawaii
Hi Dylan.
So happy that worked out. Thanks for letting us know.
Aloha.
Colleen C
I am a frequent traveler and have been to Hawaii numerous times our 6/20 trip of 8 has been cx and as for a future trip
To Hawaii, no thanks! We will be spending our $$$ in CA!
Dave R
If you come to CA, please follow the rules, including masks at beaches and parks and stores, and keep a 6-foot distance from others. We already have a much higher death rate per million than Hawai’i.
Ed K
Would an airline, such as Hawaiian, United, SW, be able to say ‘no test no ticket’ in the same way they may require masks on the plane? If so, maybe they could have a contract with a testing agency and the test cost built in to the ticket price. The state could still require 14 day quar antine for all travelers who are not flying in on planes where all passengers were not tested.
Reg Y
Thank you so much for the info. My family and I have reservations to Honolulu during Thanksgiving; with airfare purchased for that time, also.
I hope that everything works out so that we can visit. BTW, I met my wife in Honolulu 17 years ago and it would be nice to visit again.
Beat of Hawaii
Hi Reg.
Thanks.
Aloha.
Chris R
I like the Tahiti model. If this could be applied to Hawaii I’d be on my already booked flight for August. However, as you note I doubt it will be. So I suspect I will not be on my August flight. Pre-flight negative testing is the way to go.
Hal M
If Hawaii were to “want” testing prior to boarding a plane, can the airlines either require a negative test or, for those with no proof of test, require that they all be seated together so as to isolate the “clean” passengers?
Kathy J
I agree with exposure prior to getting to Hawaii. We live in San Antonio, and have to travel to Denver, LA, or San Fran to meet a flight to Hawaii. It’s usually a smaller plane, so there will be lots of chances to “mingle” with infected people before getting on the flight to Hawaii. Not to mention to airports when initiating the travel, and when waiting on connecting flights. We go to Hawaii for five weeks every year, and have multiple intervals we’ve purchased. We’re watching your columns with bated breath and crossed fingers, wondering if we can leave on July 17. Thank you for the wonderful website!!! Mahalo Nui Loa
Beat of Hawaii
Hi Kathy.
Thanks so much! We really appreciate that. We won’t even try to predict what the governor will do, but at least we expect to know within the next few days.
Aloha.
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Wow! This sounds like we are in for a tough go. If they can’t mandate a test to board an aircraft, then what does that accomplish for those who do test, and If you test within the 3 days prior to departure, and are one of the many that get a false negative, you could have an entire aircraft full of infected people.
What a mess
Aloha to everyone like us that are trying to return to Hawaii.
Hi Bill.
Thanks.
Aloha.
Sent with much Aloha from Canada to one and all anxious readers. I would like to ask if ‘Beat of Hawai’i’ could possibly drill down and put something hopeful in print for Canadian travelers as we make up a good portion of Hawaii’s tourist each year. Canadians usually clear US customs while still in Canada before boarding – either if they are flying direct to Hawaii or to mainland airport and then onwards to Hawaii. How will we navigate testing as Canada likely won’t be operating anytime soon or perhaps never with a Walgreens/CVS quick testing model based just for travelers. While I want/need the Hawaiian reopening model once released to go well and be well received and work as best as it can with tinkering along the way that will be likely, but as things move forward Canadians needs some answers too. Could Canada or some provinces be deemed to be a low risk country as B.C. has been having very few new cases each day now for a while.
Hi Lyn.
Good points. As far as we know there isn’t testing for travel yet here either. Also, as far as we know there is no pharmacy testing in Washington State, which could be a travel point for many Canadians. Wish we had answers, but we do not. As far as a travel bubble goes, we don’t know if that will ever come to pass.
Aloha.
Hello
Where in Southern California would I get a test ( not recommended by my physician ) that will get paperwork back to me within the 2 days because the 3 day will be the flight day.
Thanks 🌴
Seems to be a little nerve racking. 🌺
Hi Gary.
We aren’t sure ourselves. The state thinks that can be done at CVS pharmacies.
Aloha.
I own a business in Hawaii. I travel 4-5 times a year staying 3-6 weeks at a time. I hire all local folks for my business. Most of the money I do net out stays in Hawaii. I bank on the island. My business is dying, No income, no checks to the employees. Local economy will suffer greatly. My last trip was In Feb, I just got out before the State locked down.
When the State opens back to tourism. I don’t think I will travel. For the first time in 30 years. I feel unwelcome.
Hey guys,
Long story short, my flight to Hawaii is June 19th with United to visit my brother. In order to not pay any fare difference, I could reschedule one week prior or after from the 19th (still would have to quar antine). They did change my flight and now my straight through going there from NJ has a layover. I still want to go but obviously after the quar antine ends but they’re not letting me change it for free past the 26th. You have any recommendations?
Thank you!
Hi Dylan.
We’ve had a lot of comments from visitors about what has worked. One of the standouts has been direct messaging via Twitter and Facebook. Not sure that will work, but it only seems reasonable to allow that change. Regarding a fare difference, if that is the only obstacle, just wondering how low can that be negotiated? Good luck and let us know how it goes.
Aloha.
Thanks for the recommendation! DM’ed them on twitter and basically they said I could reschedule with no change fee or have to pay a fare difference. The only thing I have to do is reschedule before the 30th. If the governor decides to extend the quarantine(not sure if you’ve heard anything), I’ll deal with that when the time comes but i couldn’t be happier. Thanks for everything!
Hi Dylan.
So happy that worked out. Thanks for letting us know.
Aloha.
I am a frequent traveler and have been to Hawaii numerous times our 6/20 trip of 8 has been cx and as for a future trip
To Hawaii, no thanks! We will be spending our $$$ in CA!
If you come to CA, please follow the rules, including masks at beaches and parks and stores, and keep a 6-foot distance from others. We already have a much higher death rate per million than Hawai’i.
Would an airline, such as Hawaiian, United, SW, be able to say ‘no test no ticket’ in the same way they may require masks on the plane? If so, maybe they could have a contract with a testing agency and the test cost built in to the ticket price. The state could still require 14 day quar antine for all travelers who are not flying in on planes where all passengers were not tested.
Thank you so much for the info. My family and I have reservations to Honolulu during Thanksgiving; with airfare purchased for that time, also.
I hope that everything works out so that we can visit. BTW, I met my wife in Honolulu 17 years ago and it would be nice to visit again.
Hi Reg.
Thanks.
Aloha.
I like the Tahiti model. If this could be applied to Hawaii I’d be on my already booked flight for August. However, as you note I doubt it will be. So I suspect I will not be on my August flight. Pre-flight negative testing is the way to go.
If Hawaii were to “want” testing prior to boarding a plane, can the airlines either require a negative test or, for those with no proof of test, require that they all be seated together so as to isolate the “clean” passengers?
I agree with exposure prior to getting to Hawaii. We live in San Antonio, and have to travel to Denver, LA, or San Fran to meet a flight to Hawaii. It’s usually a smaller plane, so there will be lots of chances to “mingle” with infected people before getting on the flight to Hawaii. Not to mention to airports when initiating the travel, and when waiting on connecting flights. We go to Hawaii for five weeks every year, and have multiple intervals we’ve purchased. We’re watching your columns with bated breath and crossed fingers, wondering if we can leave on July 17. Thank you for the wonderful website!!! Mahalo Nui Loa
Hi Kathy.
Thanks so much! We really appreciate that. We won’t even try to predict what the governor will do, but at least we expect to know within the next few days.
Aloha.