Today’s announcement from Hawaiian is telltale. Best tips and hidden costs as Hawaii visitors return in record numbers.
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Today’s announcement from Hawaiian is telltale. Best tips and hidden costs as Hawaii visitors return in record numbers.
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In the context of civility, we were on a delayed American Airlines flight from HNL-DFW last night. Scheduled 9:30pm departure, cancelled, and the reinstated, we left at 12:20am. Through it all, the American Airlines agents working the desk and the passengers were all civil and calm. No hysteria, no yelling, it’s too bad that this kind of stuff doesn’t get posted on social media, and if it did, everyone would ignore it for not being interesting.
Hi Alfred.
Glad to hear you made it out. Thanks for sharing, and happy travels!
Aloha.
Off subject, tonight I walked into a high end grocery store to grab some sushi in nor-cal I was the only person without a mask. Every one looked at me like I was crazy, yet all them only had a cloth mask on none of them had an N95 mask on. So who’s the crazy one me without a mask or them wearing a mask that doesn’t work against covid
Suffered through two flights/corresponding airports yesterday. Precious few N-95s. Just cloth. Flight attendant scolded me because mine (obtained at Bozeman airport) had fallen off my nose. I was out of practice (hadn’t worn one since early December). Hers (cloth) was half-off much of the flight. I threw mine in trash when I got outside at LIH, but was scolded again by security dude. Takes time to transition back to mask culture after being in maskless culture.
Vaccinated,boosted,followed the”science” ,now feel their is Covid Theater—
Richard – just what every govt wants – compliant sheep. If we the people will wear masks that do nothing, imagine the govt demands we will obey when it comes to other issues.
Lol yeah and you walking around maskeless protects you and others how? Answer it doesn’t
What??????
PaulC,
Well in my specific case, I’d had the 2 base shots and the booster.
So, I think I’m well protected and not a danger to others.
As to masks – they do nothing. The govt know, the CDC knows and most people know it.
Not sure why you surprised that 2019 visitors spent 25% more than 2021 visitors. It’s the “southwest affect”. Cheaper fares bring cheaper visitors. They paid their cheap fares, they still cheap when they get here, not supporting local businesses.
Dan L – Cheap, or frugal, or spending what they can afford. For many, this is the only chance in their lives that they will be able to come here. Would you rather they stay away and not spend a dime in Hawaii.
Even those with just a little money, once they get to Hawaii they spend on hotels (and only local hotels are cheap), they buy food, they use the buses, they buy souvenirs, go to a luau, take a tour.
Show a little respect for the folks that come – rich or not so rich.
I hear you, Dan.
How dare people travel to Hawaii who aren’t loaded with cash. What do they think this is – America??
By the way, a lot our our neighbors out here on North Shore are those same type of people. They are taking up space on Kauai without adequately “supporting” local businesses. Sounds like they should be deported to mainland on Southwest.
Did you read the article Dan L? The stats that BOH listed are the exact opposite of what you said in your comment.
The rich ones are cheapest. Those without figure it’s there only time there so spend away deal with it later.
Well huh. I was one of those who got the cheap fares and I spent alone (was with a group of four including me) about 3500 at local businesses. The rich people don’t go to the small local shops
PaulC,
“The rich people don’t go to the small local shops.” Is that assertion the result of some scientific study?
Amen Dan
SW effect has definitely brought a different demographic to our islands. I for one agree with you 100%!
Gotta keep your eyes open for deals all the time. I scored a car rental with Hotwire on January 10, just one week before I departed for Muai. It was an economy car for two weeks through Enterprise for $301, including taxes and fees! Haven’t gotten a price like that since the early 2000s.
Use Turo. Any kind of car I want for great price. Gonna be driving a Range rover on my trip to Oahu in july
We are chilling out at Vegas airport, waiting to board SWA flight to Lihue.
The wristband took less than 30 seconds. Show your government issued ID (like voting in a red state or eating indoors in a blue state), and let her scan your QR code. She puts on the wrist band. That’s it.
your mileage may vary.
Gee
If you read at least half the commentary you’d think that no one was coming to Hawaii. Great to see so many like myself that see the entry restrictions as just a bump on the road to paradise.
Aloha Guys
I have the feeling that as other places in the world get open after covid, Hawaii’s tourist numbers will drop back down to a more reasonable number.
Hi Roy.
Yes, we think so too. There are still other factors at play so it is still quite early in that process.
Aloha.
Maybe maybe not I don’t think that will happen at least for a couple of years
Where are you getting your statistics, because they do not match what is being publicly announced by DBEDT. “A total of 753,670 visitors arrived by air service to the Hawaiian Islands in December 2021, primarily from the U.S. West and U.S. East. In comparison, 236,575 visitors (+218.6%) arrived by air in December 2020 and 952,441 visitors (-20.9%) arrived by air and by cruise ships in December 2019.” Overall, visitor arrivals remains about 20% lower than pre-pandemic. Please check your info.
Hi Cathy.
The information came from the governor’s office and is correct.
Aloha.
BOE,
With Omicron declining do you still expect the Gov to go with a booster mandate?
Thank you.
Hi Rod.
Isn’t that the million-dollar question. He says yes and Lt. Gov. now says no. What can we do?
Aloha.
BOE, I guess we wait and see. I have 23 people planning to arrive on the 18th of Feb. Most do not have the booster and most have not had their 2nd shot at least 6 months before the 18th.
Isn’t that why the booster mandate was put off–to give people plenty of time to get their shots? At least there’s still the option for them to provide negative tests in order to get to Hawaii.
Ige wants you to take lots of shots. Whether you want them or not, or whether they do you any good for the 3-4 months that they last (something like that) is no consequence at all. Maybe Pfizer is sponsoring Hawaii?
OT – I have working wifi on a SWA flight over the pacific ocean. First for me.
Maybe a tough sell now that not being able to wait 75 years that cats out of the bag 🙂 and this is just the beginning
There are too many people already and considering that isn’t counting international visitors this is ridiculous for other locals who have to tolerate the attitude we are experiencing from them. There have to be limits.
Erica,
I believe that goes both ways. I just returned home yesterday from Maui after a wonderful 23 days. While i did indeed see inconsiderate tourists, I also experienced many inconsiderate locals. Please note this was a very small minority but more than I have ever seen before. The inconsiderate ones should be taught how to be a better tourist and respect the land, but that is not going to happen if they are treated poorly. We simply should respect each other and treat others like we want.
Aloha Erika, to what “attitude” are you referring? What proposed limits do you propose? Mahalo.