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Can you go to Maui take the test anytime 72 hours before you go to Kauai? Or do you have to wAit 72 hours before you fly to Kauai then get tested? Is there a rapid test anywhere there?
I will not spend one night in quarantine! I’ll take my vacation money to a Mexican resort!!!
Yes or usvi or Florida keys or orlando. Hawaii really missed a golden opportunity to boost tourism dollars. It could then use these dollars to help feed people and pay unemployment and build affordable housing for residents.
Instead of keeping their mouths shut or encouraged tourism, tourists and usa get the middle finger because of hawaiian cultural beleifs. They cling to the idea that hawaii was stolen around 100 years ago. Most of those people are now dead so really its a moot point.
My head is spinning from all the changes and conflicting rules.
How about people flying into Lihue who already have gotten 2 vaccine shots?
I own a condo on Kauai and may sell it unless the major of Kauai and governor both lose their next election.
Really a sad state of affairs.
We are rescheduled from last April to this April. I just changed my flight to come 3 days earlier and we plan on staying in Honolulu. This way we can go to the beach and and enjoy the warm fresh air. Coming from Alaska we are ready for the heat. I would assume not many people will do the resort bubble option. I would rather Kauai get my money but as of right now Honolulu will be receiving the money.
What if you got Vaccinated? do you still have to do the bubble?
KIM
Mahalo. Are there any plans to allow air arrivals to Kauai directly from the mainland. Like Dallas or Phoenix? I have reservations for Feb 24 from Phoenix to Kauai. Thanks!
Hi Joy.
There is no word on any changes to Kauai’s current situation. We’ll update you with anything we learn.
Aloha.
Kauai’s inimitable travel restrictions have significantly reduced the availability of direct flights. It was announced a couple of days ago that Southwest Airlines has discontinued direct flights to Kauai between March and May 2021. If you fly SWA to Kauai, you have to fly first to HNL and take an inter-island flight to LIH. (Not sure how their schedule is affected for Feb – the announcement didn’t specify).
American Airlines’ March schedule also shows reduced direct-to-Kauai flights, but they are still offering direct flights from LAX and Phoenix.
As long as the “stay 3-4 days on another island first and get a second test” program is in place, it’s a much better bet to fly to HNL first in any event – rather than take a direct flight to LIH and quarantine either 10 days in a hotel or 3 days in a bubble….
I believe SWA canceled most to all of their non stops to LIH back in early December, after the opt-out. They are just extending their “opt out” through May. I don’t blame them, but it sucks for us, because we prefer to fly them back to mainland. Last time I checked, their earliest daily LIH to HNL flight is too late to make the connection for same day flight from HNL to mainland.
Rob & Jeff: Maybe you know the answer? Which if any airlines are currently flying NS from LIH to mainland (anywhere), and which days of the week?
Thanks!
Hi David.
Thanks for making it an even 225 comments 🙂 Delta from LAX daily and from Seattle some days (schedule so weird making it hard to say how many times a week). Also United daily from SFO.
Aloha.
Ended up booking AA redeye nonstop from LIH to PHX (then PHX to LAX, LAX to JAC).
Based on the seat selection menu, it will be a mostly empty flight. Hate red eyes, but beggars choosers, etc.
Thanks for the updated information. My wife and I are Covid-recovered. We have also now been vaccinated with the 2 Pfizer doses. Will this be factored into the bubble policy moving forward? We plan to visit in August.
Hi John.
We are waiting for more information on travel for those who have been vaccinated. It was last stated that it could begin in spring (earlier it was to begin in February). We’ll update as soon as we learn more.
Aloha.
Mahalo.
Who really cares about the resort bubbles? You could 100 more and no one will come.
thanks, I am considering changing my plans to stay on Maui for 3 nights prior to heading to Kauai however I am concerned about the availability of testing on Maui on the third day and of course the uncertainty of turn around time with test results. I wonder if in the near future there will be exemptions for those who have been vaccinated or if a reduction in case numbers will make a difference. There are so many hoops to jump through we may just take our family of five to Maui or even the Caribbean instead. So sad. I don’t blame the people of Kauai for wanting to remain safe I just wish it was a bit more organized to ensure a smoother program.
Hi Lisa.
Certainly, changes to Safe Travels lie ahead. It doesn’t seem as though those with be forthcoming for a period of time yet. That will include travel rules for those who have been vaccinated. The latest word is that could occur by Spring.
Aloha.
I think I have a minority viewpoint here, but I am impressed with how Kauai has kept COVID off their island. Sure business is hurting because of the lack of tourists, but back home in California where Covid is running rampant and travel is unrestricted, businesses are also hurting and people are getting sick and worse.
In Kauai, schools are open and people who are high risk can be out and about.
We visited Kauai over the holidays and it was great. It was uncrowded and many places were open. It was wonderful being in a relatively covid-free place. I’d go back in a heartbeat if I could make it work and wouldn’t mind wearing a bracelet for three days while lounging at a pool.
If we arrive in HNL and stay for over 72 hrs, is there a Hawaiian Airlines testing site at HNL Airport to get a quick COVID test to travel to Kauai?
There are several test sites in Honolulu but I think not inside the airport itself. We opted for a test close to our condo in Waikiki since it was walkable and we could schedule it exactly at the 72 hour point.
Yes at the end of terminal 2 past baggage claim. Same area as group tours. It is run by the national kidney foundation of Hawaii. It is the fast test…you get the results the same day. Here is the website…You can pay in advance but it is walk in.
kidneyhi.org/covid-19-testing-screening
thanks, Does anyone know if there is a test site in Maui that gives same day results?
Thanks to Christine. Those tests in the HNL airport are a lot less expensive than the one we took at Urgent Care Hawaii in Waikiki, but have limited hours of availability (mornings only at the airport): kidneyhi.org/covid-19-testing-screening
I’m also interested in whether there’s a rapid test available in Maui (or one might get started up soon). There are various providers in Maui listed at hawaiicovid19.com/travel-partners/#partners-hawaii but so far I am only seeing PCR testing (which is not rapid) there. This makes the option of spending a few days on Maui ahead of Kauai less attractive (unless you want to spend a lot of days on Maui).
Phillippa K
Actually hours at the airport are until midnight…not noon.