More news today on this potential work stoppage. Find out whether this could impact your upcoming Hawaii vacation.
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More news today on this potential work stoppage. Find out whether this could impact your upcoming Hawaii vacation.
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Do you have any idea how long strikes usually last? I have tickets booked for mid July. Thank you.
Hi Karin,
No one knows. You’re probably fine for the next few months at least.
Aloha.
Planning a trip to Hawaii in July how do we
fly to see the Arizona? Helicopter or plane? Who do I contact to do this? Will people at the Hilton resort be able to help?
Hi Joanne,
We’d highly suggest the Hawaii Revealed guidebooks for answers to your travel planning questions.
Aloha.
If Hawaiian does go on strike what are our alternatives. We have a family of 7 booked on June 18th-have booked our flights about 9 mos. ago..what should be our course of action if we get the news on the 17th?
Hi Judy,
Almost no possibility of strike by then – if it ever even materializes.
If you paid by credit card, you should be good in any event.
We’ll update as soon as we know more.
Aloha.
Any new information on the strike vote? Do you believe the vote will be “yes” to strike? I’m guessing it will as that will then put the ball in the pilots court. If they actually do strike the cooling off period would end June 17th. Typically does that mean they’ll strike the next day, the 18th or typically would it be a few more days or a week before they would actually strike? I’ve been trying to find this information out, but haven made any headway
Have you heard how negotiations are going, or are they not negotiating right now?
I’m very nervous about this. Taking my 30 year old niece to visit family meeting us there from another state. She had a stroke last year and now has many deficits. I really don’t want to tell her and the rest of the family we aren’t going. Very disappointed that I’m having to worry about this right now. Kinda takes the fun out of the trip.
Thanks for your help!
Hi TJ.
The vote is in process and will conclude May 17. We have not heard anything further.
Why not look into travel insurance?
Aloha.
Yes, I’m signing up for travel insurance. Unfortunately that will not take care of the 5K that I’ll lose in a house rental. But good advice on the insurance. I’m just really anxious because we’re also meeting many family members. On the future when booking a trip like this I will first look on the internet to see if there is anything like contract negotiations that I should stay clear of. I know it will never happen but yup bad airlines don’t have to disclose that kind of information when passengers are booking. I’ll know to look next time. Lesson learned. I’m sure you’ll post any new information as soon as you get it.
Thank you!
Hi TJ.
Suggest checking further on travel insurance. In just reading one policy, it seemed to read that strike based on when members of union vote to strike qualifies for trip cancellation/interruption coverage. Therefore it would appear to cover all insured expenses.
Aloha.
Aloha! Our family of 4 Is planning to fly to Oahu from NY area Nov 28-Dec 9 on Hawaiian because of their credit card deals. Noticed their prices have gone up recently. Should we book now or wait? Not sure how strike talk would factor into that.
Thanks for your advice. Sar
Hi Sar.
Wouldn’t worry about strike talk – that’s our feeling. Currently $871 but if you wait a savings of about $100 seems likely. Don’t have exact time frame for waiting but sometime between now and late summer.
Aloha.
My family of 9 have booked reservations on Hawaiian Airlines departing Phoenix 06/23 with inter island connections to Maui returning 07/03/16. In your opinion how likely is it that they will strike? Has Hawaiian ever gone on strike before? Would you suggest that we book on another airline? I booked online and Hawaiian will require $200 per ticket to refund. We are meeting other family members and would be very disappointed if our plans were ruined because of a strike. However, $200 per ticket is a lot of money to lose. Hopefully you have some encouraging words.
Thank you!
TJ
HI TJ,
We think the odds of a strike are quite low. One thing to check on might be travel insurance as an alternative.
Aloha.
Hello !! My husband and I will be Flying from Phoenix to Ouahu on Hawain Air May 21st returning June 1st. I am so hoping this does not effect my plans 😩 What happens when pilots go on strike ?
Keeping my fingers crossed !! Thank You
Hi Maryann,
No worries. There is no possibility of anything occurring for at least two months.
Aloha.
Thank you for this information. I just want to clarify that, based on the above information, if the vote is in favor of a strike, and if arbitration is rejected, the earliest the strike would begin would be is June 18th because of the 30 day cooling off period. Please let me know if this is correct. Your help is greatly appreciated.
Hi Kat,
Yes as we read it, a couple of months is the earliest should anything ever materialize.
Aloha.
Mahalo Kat for asking the question about the possible strike dates. We have a flight booked on Hawaiian May 28, so it is a relief to know we are outside the strike zone (our return flight is on Alaskan).
Just want to say great I just booked tickets last night for July! After trying to decide which company to go with inter island flights.
I’m with the pilots on this one! just wondering how it will effect my travel!
So when would the strike begin – May 17th? We have flights booked May 12 and are supposed to return the 21st on Hawaiian…YIKES!
So… will that affect fares? I’m looking to travel in late July. Mahalo
Hi Tracea,
Not likely.
Aloha.
I am wanting to fly out our family next yr to celebrate our 40th wedding anniversary. Will be flying from either OKC or Tulsa. When would be best time to get the cheapest rate? With 12 people, every little bit helps!
Thanks for any insight or help you can provide.
Hi Valarie,
Our best advice on timing is here: https://beatofhawaii.com/the-cheapest-time-to-fly-to-hawaii-is-coming-soon/.
If 12 people are traveling together, suggest contact the group sales desk at each of the possible airlines.
Aloha.