Beat of Hawaii Blog

Southwest Airlines’ Hawaii flights come into sharp focus today as the company faces significant changes under investor pressure. Hawaii operations are now at stake.

You’re not alone if you feel priced out of paradise. As Hawaii’s prices continue to soar, frustrated visitors are left wondering: Who’s to blame, and can your voices even be heard? From hotels and airlines to state taxes and fees, a myriad of factors are driving up the cost of a Hawaiian vacation.

If you’re tired of only flying the cramped B737 and A321 narrow-body planes to Hawaii, hope might be on the horizon.

A significant comeback followed a challenging year that caused the airline to plummet in rankings. Hawaiian just reclaimed its position as the most punctual U.S. airline. However, questions about its future remain, particularly with the unresolved merger with Alaska Airlines looming on the horizon.

DLNR police are now enforcing a 24/7 Kalalau trail closure to prevent access, while mitigation efforts continue. The situation highlights critical questions about wilderness hygiene and whether sanitation and safety can be effectively managed in such a remote location.

United Airlines potentially adopting Starlink next could turn the industry on its ear. That while Hawaiian set the bar high with the first free, high-speed Starlink WiFi. Some challenges remain, making the evolution of in-flight WiFi an intriguing space to watch.

How did it get so bad on one of the world’s most popular hikes? The state’s don’t fix it, lock it up attitude isn’t the solution needed. We have some answers now and information from Coconut Wireless to share with you.

Hawaii is set to revive its push for a visitor fee in 2025, tapping into a strong global movement that demands travelers contribute to protecting the destinations they explore.