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West Maui Vacation Rentals at Kapalua

Maui’s Vacation Rental War: A Crackdown or Engineered Uproar?

The battle over Maui’s vacation rentals has intensified, with policymakers pushing for restrictions while legal challenges loom. Visitors frustrated by rising costs and uncertainty are taking their business elsewhere, impacting local businesses and tax revenues. Meanwhile, questions remain about whether eliminating rentals would truly solve Maui’s housing crisis or simply create unintended fallout.

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Extra legroom economy to Hawaii.

Seat Squatters On Hawaii Flights: The Rise Of Entitlement Vs. Aloha

Passengers on Hawaii flights are encountering a growing problem—seat squatters. Whether it’s deliberate or accidental, these travelers take seats that aren’t theirs, leading to awkward confrontations and flight delays. Airlines haven’t helped with rising seat selection fees, and even Southwest is making a major policy shift that will reshape this dynamic. What’s driving the rise in seat squatting—and how it’s playing out on flights to Hawaii?

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United Airlines A321neo

United’s Newest Jet Flew to Hawaii. So Why Can’t You?

United’s latest aircraft is rolling out across its network—but not to Hawaii. Despite a test flight to Honolulu, the airline has yet to deploy this jet for passenger service to the islands. While airlines love its fuel efficiency, passengers have voiced mixed reactions. So what’s behind the delay, and will Hawaii flights be next?

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