Beat of Hawaii Blog

Southwest just announced its first new Hawaii gateways in years, targeting Burbank and Ontario with direct island service. Both routes go head to head with Alaska/Hawaiian at airports where competition has been absent.

The Hawaii you are planning for in 2026 is not quite the Hawaii you visited even a couple of years ago. Some changes arrived quietly. Others will surprise you at the gate.

Hawaiian workers across pilots, mechanics, and flight attendants are pushing back as Alaska accelerates its 2026 integration timeline, raising new questions about the future Hawaii travel experience.

Hawaii says park fees will curb break-ins, but is that really the case? Visitors sound off on new park fees and offer a solution.

For all the talk about Hawaii being remote, the truth behind these islands tells a very different story.

Starting December 15, you will not be able to use your portable charger on select Hawaii flights as new safety rules begin to take hold. After a catastrophic battery fire recently destroyed an aircraft cabin, international airlines are moving quickly to crack down on inflight power banks, and US carriers are expected to follow.

A Kauai hiker has ignited anger over an unenforced county bill meant to charge for preventable rescues. The Oahu woman walked unassisted to Air 1 after texting 911, raising new questions about whether rescue helicopters are being used as intended.

Hawaii’s middle class is being pushed out, and visitors feel the same rising costs. The Hawaii many remember is changing fast, and travelers are noticing.