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  1. Dawn R.

    Sounds like it’s time for the “natives” to have their land back and stop being supported by the U.S. government. Good luck with that after not allowing U.S. citizens to disembark from a {disease}-FREE cruise ship. At least we weren’t exposed to all who were allowed in from countries with active cases of the virus at your airport.

    We’ll never spend money in Hawaii again.

    1. jack

      what a terrible thing to say. I would hope that if you knew of the history of hawaii and the native people that you would think better about writing something like this.

      I doubt Hawaii and the Hawaiians will miss you or your money.

      1. Margo H

        I totally agree with you. We survive on tourism but not at the cost of lives. Having grown up in Hawaii and being a local Haole I’m saddened by the hardship the island people are facing. If you knew the history of Hawaii losing hundreds of the natives to something as simple as the measles all due to outsiders coming in, you might have a different, more simpathetic understanding of the cruise ship incident.

        So to the person that wasn’t allowed off the ship, please take your attitudes elsewhere….or better yet, nowhere. Compassion, love and kindness are just part of the translation of the word, “Aloha”.

    2. Marsha W.

      What a comment…obviously you don’t even know Hawaii is a state of the United States of America.

    3. jaclynn e.

      oh well then. do not come back if that is how you feel. my family lives there and is on the frontlines.and when It is safe to go I will be there.

    4. David G.

      You do KNOW that Hawaii is one of the 50 “United States” right? So what ever you are referring to with “being supported by the U.S. government” relates to every other one of the 50 United States.

      And I’m sure you’re also aware that at the time that these ships were not being allowed to disembark, there were already active cases in the mainland USA, right? Along with the fact that the US was not taking swift and massive testing actions to fully understand the extent of infection in the USA. Now that the US is finally able to ramp up testing there are over 27,000 confirmed cases in the USA. This is up from the low number of cases just a week ago – much can likely be attributed to the increase in testing. The idea that the entire ship is/was “disease free” is not likely provable. Were all passengers and crew screened, testing, quar antined for the 2 weeks prior to travel, and the ships disinfected? I’d have to say NOT LIKELY.

      Not to mention the recent issues/concerns with other cruise ships.

      All things considered with the spread of this virus, it’s entirely reasonable that remote island locations such as Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Fiji, even New Zealand are wanting to take precautions.

      We are all facing many disruptions in our lives due to this pandemic and hopefully all the efforts being taken will lessen the time that everyone has to severely modify their lives. Nobody wants to be forced to self isolate, but if it helps stem the tide on this virus and gives our heathcare system and providers the ability to treat people with the virus and all other health afflictions without being overwhelmed or becoming infected themselves, then we as citizens need to do our parts. The sooner we can get a handle on this the better for all.

      One final point I’ll make is that we were at a good friend’s house a week ago here in southern California. Her dad is an upper management official in a Hospital on Oahu and while we were there, her dad called her to see how she and her family were and make sure they were taking precautions. He was very concerned because as he indicated, “this virus is very bad”.

    5. Robin R.

      Dawn R, your post is totally devoid of Aloha. Like all STATES Hawaii must take precautions for the health and safety of everyone. Your money is less important than their lives.

    6. Karen M.

      How truly sad! Aloha to all our other US citizens in Hawaii from the 9th island. People like Dawn should be ashamed of themselves. Good riddance.

      1. Jay

        I was waiting for some {deleted} to mention politics and there it is. This has nothing to do with politics, maybe you should continue to stay home after this crisis is over, scary to think about sharing a road with someone like you.

    9. Wendy P

      Dawn that is a terrible and selfish comment. Have you not heard that you can still spread this unknowingly?? Just because people on the ship, as you claimed, were “virus-free”, you do not know for a fact that anyone on that ship was not contagious because they were not yet showing symptoms. The islands, the STATE of HAWAII is isolated from the contiguous US and getting supplies and resources there is already a slower process than living in the 48. I’m sure Hawaii will do just fine without your money because the rest of us will be there to support tourism as soon as travel is allowed. Flatten the curve and do your part!

    11. Momi A.

      For anyone who does not understand the meaning of “Aloha”, care about the Hawaiian people or know it’s history, doesn’t need to come to Hawaii, ever. Also, people did disembark from the Ship to seek medical attention–both State Residents (American Citizens), and the people who were in need of medical care (also Americans).

    12. AW

      You are totally right Dawn. White people have never ever brought deadly diseases to Hawaii by boat. And yes, this is sarcasm. Perhaps you should open a history book while you are sheltering in place.

      Good luck to all Kamaaina.

  2. Nancy

    Hi!

    Wow! Wild times. You are doing a GREAT job outlining changes in Hawaii. Hard to be 10,000 miles away from family in Hawaii, waiting it out.

    Have you heard anything about China Airlines change policies?

    I have tickets from Asia in Dec.

    Thanks for any info.

    Nancy

  3. MN

    My family and I visit Hawaii every year in April and willingly cancelled our travel plans when Governor Ige urged visitors to stay away from islands. Now with the Quar antine for arrivals, I’m so glad we are not going.
    Folks, it’s in your best interest to cancel plans for March-April travel. Not just to risk exposure but Would you really want to spend your entire vacation in your hotel room, restricted from enjoying all of the things you love to do in Hawaii? No visiting friends/family, no beach, no pool time, no restaurants, no sightseeing of any kind. Yes it sucks, we are also not able to get refund for our lodging but it’s a sacrifice for the greater community. Stay wee all of you.

  4. Rich

    Glad seps are being taken to protect Kama’aina and especially Kupunas. Love Hawai’i and Hawaiians and glad they are being protected. Not returning until it poses no threat. There are too many selfish idiots who only think of themselves., like the Children ignoring requests and rushing to Florida for spring break.

  5. Skye

    Sending ALOHA to all people on our beautiful planet. We are all in this together regardless of where you live now, were born or what our ethnicities may be.

  6. Charles G.

    We are leaving the 18th to Maui for 4 days,then Waikiki for 3, then up to makaha for 2 weeks. Will be okay?

    2. Cherril S.

      You should make arrangements to cancel your Hawaii plans. If you can even get here, you may not be able to return home . Hawaii is closed until further notice. We are on lockdown.

  7. Alfred H.

    I’m a homeowner at the Beach Villas at Ko Olina and as of March 24th, the Ko Olina resort will be closing, which includes the Disney Aulani and the Four Seasons hotel. All lagoons, the golf course and marina are also closing to guest traffic. The Marriott Beach club will be open for their timeshare owners and the Beach Villas will be open for it’s homeowners and their guests. Never seen anything like this and we’ve been renting out our condo to guests since 2008. First time the entire Ko Olina resorts has ever closed. Unreal.

    2. Diane

      My family adores the Ko Olina beach villas! The best vacation we ever had was renting a condo there. Hope to return someday. We currently have a trip that had been booked to Maui staying in a timeshare. Hoping the timeshare company will be friendly about us canceling the May 31 check in date. I already know canceling our Southwest airlines flights will be easy.

  8. Dennis D.

    Why Hawaiian continues to insist upon travel credit due to cancellations be used by December 31, 2020 is beyond me. I received an email from Southwest last nightof Southwest’s new, enlightened policy:

    If you decide not to travel, as long as you cancel your flight before its departure, the funds used to pay for a nonrefundable ticket are normally valid for one year from the date of purchase. However, in recognition of the current travel environment, we are extending the expiration date of some travel funds:

    o
    Customers’ funds that have expired or will expire between March 1-May 31, 2020, will now expire June 30, 2021.

    o
    Any travel funds created because of a flight cancellation between March 1-May 31, 2020, will have an expiration date of June 30, 2021.

    Hawaiian is very reluctant to go the extra mile for their customers, and it dismays me.

    1. Curtis C.

      That’s We fly Southwest whenever we can. Because of the recent cancellation of Arizona spring training we had to cancel our Southwest flight. They issued a voucher for one year and it only took about two minutes, no questions asked.

      Thank you for keeping us up to date.

    2. Cindy R.

      United is the same way. We have cancelled (with no problems at all) everything for our trip scheduled to start April 9 EXCEPT our flights. We purchased the tickets in September, and will not be able to use them by the expiration date. I feel like I’m playing a game of “Chicken” with United, waiting for them to have a more appropriate deadline for using our tickets.

  9. Debi S

    Aloha and mahalo for your continued efforts to keep us all informed. I hope your governor will initiate a travel ban to our beautiful islands so that everyone stays healthy.

    1. Beat of Hawaii

      Hi Debi.

      Thanks for your comment. The airports are federal and not state. At that level, there is nothing he can do. We aren’t sure about an enforceable quar antine as was proposed by Josh Green, Lieutenant Governor.

      Aloha.

  10. Kathryn

    On Kauai, walking the Hanelei Bay before curfew…maddened to see a large family of teens, parents and elders gathered and drinking.
    I know it’s local style but another group gathered together on Pier talking story. Guess their Kapuna aren’t that valued. I miss my family and granddaughter but, for all of us..”Staying Away”
    Kathryn O

    1. marcia s.

      I live in a small mountain community with a heavy inflex of tourists..and I totally understand how everyone on the islands feel. We dont want the visitors whit there germs either, right now. Stay healthy! aloha to everyone there.🌺🙏🙏🙏

      2. Jennifer

        My 88 year old mother has lived on Oahu for over 20 years and our family has been fortunate enough to visit a few times each year.
        We just left for home (Canada) on March 17th after a 3 week stay.
        The Hawaiian people have always treated us with such welcome and respect.
        It’s time for us mainlanders to do the same.
        Stay safe Hawaii!
        Aloha and Mahalo.
        Jen W

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