146 thoughts on “Testing for Hawaii Travel: Many Questions Await Answers”
Clare T
Hi. We hope to travel from the UK, our flight is 1 August. I would really like clarification please on if the test is required 72 hrs before our 1st flight (we have a layover in LAX, takes us near on 24hrs to get there) or 72 hrs before arrival in HNL?
Beat of Hawaii
Hi Clare.
We’re awaiting clarification from the state of that. Stay tuned.
Aloha.
Karen W.
Basically the Governor is saying we really DON’t want people to come back to Hawaii from the mainland yet. Tests are not available on the mainland unless you have at least three symptoms and results are not back within the 72 hour timeframe. This is an impossible request.
If they really are serious about opening the state back up to visitors, they need to develop realistic parameters and regulations. Please keep us posted and pass on this info to the powers that be.
Beat of Hawaii
Hi Karen.
Thanks and will do.
Aloha.
Joy B.
You didn’t answer the question as to whether children will have to be tested.
Liz w
This is ridiculous! My uncle just got tested and it’s been 7 days and no result back yet! I don’t need to EVER go to Hawaii again! He is going to bankrupt the state !
Paul C
[Edited] Good glad you wont ever go again. More room for those of us who dont mind a little sacrifice so we can spend time in paradise.
Tim m
The state of Hawaii has said they are working on a testing arrangement with pharmacies on the mainland that Hawai’i bound travelers would use. Without this arrangement I doubt travelers will plan travel as it needs to be a streamlined process . I hope they figure this out soon .
Barbara M
WOW! At least a tiny bit of good news!!! THANK YOU, Tim!
Heather W.
I live in Canada and was supposed to go there in September. I can’t just get a test unless I have symptoms and the results take 2-5 days so no guarantee it would be ready. Hawaiian Airlines has already said that I cannot get a refund, only a voucher good until the beginning of March 2022. I will also lose a portion of my condo rental for cancelling. They need to offer something better if they “actually want” the tourists to return.
Kale C
There are many travel bloggers discussing the Hawaii issue. Some readers were claiming it’s quick and easy to get tested right now citing their own experience. Others not so much. It is still over a month away before Hawaii opens and I think we’ll see the testing becoming more and more readily available.
Residents are enjoying this special time at our beaches and parks. Once the Federal handout of the extra $600 a week stops it will be a different story. I’d say it was good timing getting that extra money into the State.
Donna M.
My husband and I got tested at Walgreens two weeks ago. can I use the test results if we’re coming in March we were supposed to come in September but it’s too soon for us to come because we have a feeling not a lot of things are going to be open when we get there
Julie H
Hi,
Thanks for all the updates. This is really frustrating. Another issue is that the test is not perfect. I work in a hospital and the rapid test they used proved to be only 43% accurate so they stopped using it. The original nasopharyngeal swab test had a higher accuracy of about 75% but still far from 100%. I don’t have the answers but I sure wish we could get back to Hawaii soon to visit my (Military) daughter and family. I miss them so much. Please continue to keep us informed and keep up the great work you do!
Sincerely,
Julie
Beat of Hawaii
Hi Julie.
Stay tuned as we all learn more. Thank you!
Aloha.
Debra P.
So,If the State requires the TEST within 72 hours of a FLight, and Most results take 5 days which is more than 72 hours, JUST HOW are you supposed to Fly???
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Hi. We hope to travel from the UK, our flight is 1 August. I would really like clarification please on if the test is required 72 hrs before our 1st flight (we have a layover in LAX, takes us near on 24hrs to get there) or 72 hrs before arrival in HNL?
Hi Clare.
We’re awaiting clarification from the state of that. Stay tuned.
Aloha.
Basically the Governor is saying we really DON’t want people to come back to Hawaii from the mainland yet. Tests are not available on the mainland unless you have at least three symptoms and results are not back within the 72 hour timeframe. This is an impossible request.
If they really are serious about opening the state back up to visitors, they need to develop realistic parameters and regulations. Please keep us posted and pass on this info to the powers that be.
Hi Karen.
Thanks and will do.
Aloha.
You didn’t answer the question as to whether children will have to be tested.
This is ridiculous! My uncle just got tested and it’s been 7 days and no result back yet! I don’t need to EVER go to Hawaii again! He is going to bankrupt the state !
[Edited] Good glad you wont ever go again. More room for those of us who dont mind a little sacrifice so we can spend time in paradise.
The state of Hawaii has said they are working on a testing arrangement with pharmacies on the mainland that Hawai’i bound travelers would use. Without this arrangement I doubt travelers will plan travel as it needs to be a streamlined process . I hope they figure this out soon .
WOW! At least a tiny bit of good news!!! THANK YOU, Tim!
I live in Canada and was supposed to go there in September. I can’t just get a test unless I have symptoms and the results take 2-5 days so no guarantee it would be ready. Hawaiian Airlines has already said that I cannot get a refund, only a voucher good until the beginning of March 2022. I will also lose a portion of my condo rental for cancelling. They need to offer something better if they “actually want” the tourists to return.
There are many travel bloggers discussing the Hawaii issue. Some readers were claiming it’s quick and easy to get tested right now citing their own experience. Others not so much. It is still over a month away before Hawaii opens and I think we’ll see the testing becoming more and more readily available.
Residents are enjoying this special time at our beaches and parks. Once the Federal handout of the extra $600 a week stops it will be a different story. I’d say it was good timing getting that extra money into the State.
My husband and I got tested at Walgreens two weeks ago. can I use the test results if we’re coming in March we were supposed to come in September but it’s too soon for us to come because we have a feeling not a lot of things are going to be open when we get there
Hi,
Thanks for all the updates. This is really frustrating. Another issue is that the test is not perfect. I work in a hospital and the rapid test they used proved to be only 43% accurate so they stopped using it. The original nasopharyngeal swab test had a higher accuracy of about 75% but still far from 100%. I don’t have the answers but I sure wish we could get back to Hawaii soon to visit my (Military) daughter and family. I miss them so much. Please continue to keep us informed and keep up the great work you do!
Sincerely,
Julie
Hi Julie.
Stay tuned as we all learn more. Thank you!
Aloha.
So,If the State requires the TEST within 72 hours of a FLight, and Most results take 5 days which is more than 72 hours, JUST HOW are you supposed to Fly???