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As a travel agent here on a Oahu, working in a industry that has been hit incredibly hard I am providing you a link to try understand that you would only be safe with the testing. Once the normal 30000 people from all over the world begin to come in daily you and your family will be exposed to the vi rus. Hawaii is extremely limited in its capacity to handle this if the numbers began to rise and come close to even half of where many states are. You could not go home, you not have a hospital bed, no ventilator. Be patient. I would love to take my family to Disneyland, but I am not going to be so foolish as to plan that. Safety first. For the gentlemen that keep providing these articles, please read this link. The New York Times, The Washington Post, CNN, Fox News have all tried to educate public on this.
Yep. Calling to cancel my September trip. Second cancelled trip to Hawaii this year. I’m heading to Aruba. Hawaii can be safe.
My heart breaks for the businesses of Hawai’i that are suffering, but I understand the need to protect people from getting this horrible vi rus. We have had reservations for our all-family vacation to Kaua’i in the latter half of July, as we have immediate family who live in Anahola, but we were going to stay in Kapa’a. ‘Ohana from Maui and O’ahu were going to come over, too. After much thought and discussion, we all cancelled our vacation out of respect for the people of Kaua’i who are trying to keep their island safe. This is not a normal year and we will go back another time. Hawai’i’s cases are low and we don’t want to accidentally contribute to an increase in the number of sick people.
Sounds like you had planned a wonderful reunion. You made the right decision. If only everyone had your wise and compassionate attitude!
Mahalo, Dave.
We will miss seeing our grandchildren, but risking the health of thousands of other people isn’t worth it.
I think an important factor is when is testing required? If you leave it too late, you may not have results. If you do it too early, a negative person could theoretically test positive. If you are denied refunds if you test positive that is problematic. Also the specificity and sensitivity of current tests are horrible with 30% failure rates in most cases. I’m not sure if this plan has been thought out or if public health officials have been consulted.
I wonder if they have an idea as to how far in advance of travel they will want the test completed. Example, within 30 days of travel , or perhaps having results within 15 days of departure to the islands etc. My family definitely would be open to testing. Any updates you receive, please, continue to share with us!
Hi Trina.
We have heard different answers to when testing would need to occur. We’ll update as soon as we know more.
Aloha.
I find this continued quar antine to be unrealistic, especially if flying from California. We’ve been sheltered at home since 3/19/20. And to require testing which is ludicrous. testing only tells you that you’re negative/positive right now. You could be positive later that day or the next. I’d be more included to have testing prior to flying with safer at home options when landing on the islands.
Hi there, we were scheduled to fly to the Big Island this month as we have done every year for the past 20 years. We postponed until September and I wish they would make a decision soon going forward as we stand to lose our airfare which we booked last October! United is only allowing free cancellations and changes through May at this point. We are retired so that would be a blow.
ust head to CVS or Walmart says Hawaii State Rep. Gene Ward.
He envisions passengers will “Go to CVS, go to Walgreens, get your test, give it to the airline, you’re in great shape.”
How far in advance of your flight to Hawaii?
1,2,3 weeks/
Counties are being left to make their own decisions, either out of lack of direction from the state, or for their own reasons, including political ones. So for example, the June 30 extension of mandatory isolation date was first called by Kauai, then followed by Honolulu, and only later by the governor.
Once again – Ige is “leading” from behind.
Aloha – thx so much for keeps us all informed as you have done so well always. All may be well and good perhaps if you are an American, but what about being Canadian. First borders would require to be reopened. However, we fly out of Vancouver to Seattle, Seattle to Lihue and we clear customs prior to boarding in Vancouver. Just adds another huge complication to the mix. A lot of Canadians may have had their last trip to Hawaii for quite some time…and we make up a good %age of dollars spent on lodging, food etc. and we Canadians also tend to stay longer, not going for more than a few days to a week, but for weeks instead. It will be interesting times moving forward.
Hi Lyn.
Thanks. Yes that is very troubling both for our Canadian snowbirds and for Hawaii.
Aloha.