Summer Guide to 2021 Hawaii Travel During COVID

Revised November 2021 Guide to Hawaii Travel During COVID

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  1. Chris K

    Real world experience in pre-travel testing (Alaska to Hawaii):
    Our plan A: Test at Walgreen’s. Failure because appointment was never processed.
    Our plan B: Wait in line and test at Capstone on Dimond. Failure because line too long, everyone sent away one hour before closing.
    Our plan C: Drive 50 miles to Capstone-Wasilla. Finally–success!
    Lesson learned: For that 3rd day before your travel date, research and make multiple backup plans, so that you can get tested by a “trusted partner” and get results back.

    1. JWI

      @Chris K
      Thank you very much for posting this. It helps with my planning for an upcoming summer trip with many moving pieces.

  2. Chris

    I just need to confirm my understanding for covid testing with a same day connecting flight thru HNL to KOA

    If our HNL flight leaves SFO at 9:30am, that is the start of the 72 hour window for our final (same day) flight into KOA. So the Big Island will accept the HNL covid testing window.

    Thanks

    1. Beat of Hawaii

      Hi Chris.

      It is within 72 hours of your flight from the mainland to the first place you land in Hawaii (HNL).

      Aloha.

  3. Chas S

    Thank you for trying to help, but I don’t think Hawaii’s travel rules could be more confusing if they tried. I have listed some examples

    -A portion of the “trusted travel partners” have opted out of the program and none will guarantee a turn around time to meet the travel window. The selection of trusted partners is somewhat restrictive and arbitrary – for example Walgreen’s uses Labcorp to run their tests (most of the partners actually use an outside lab) but will not guarantee a turn around time. My doctor’s office also uses Labcorp to process their Covid tests and they will guarantee a turn around time of 24 to 48 hours. But Hawaii will not accept results obtained from my Doctors office even though the results are actually from the same lab.

    – Test nomenclature is not consistent with what the labs are using which causes further confusion. Hawaii specifies a NAAT test but the testing partners use PCR, Rapid Diagnostic test, etc. To illustrate some of the confusion, you have a commenter on this site who has incorrectly stated the PCR test is not a NAAT test. According to the CDC and the WHO the rt-PCR test is a NAAT test (fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/coronavirus-disease-2019-testing-basics). And from the Walgreens site “The Rapid Diagnostic Test (ID NOW) and Diagnostic Lab Test (PCR) provided by Walgreens are nucleic acid amplification tests (NAAT). Both types are approved by the state of Hawaii, however the turnaround results time may vary. The Rapid Antigen Test (BinaxNOW) is not an approved test for travel to Hawaii.”
    You should correct his comments.

    – Continually changing rules. It seems now if you do not have a negative result in hand before you board the final leg of your trip, you have to go through a 10 day quarantine even if you receive a negative results after landing in Hawaii (correct me if this is wrong).

    My wife and I have both been Vaccinated but are trying to figure out if we can still go to Maui in March.

    1. Roy H

      Chas
      You are correct about Walgreen using Labcorp for the PCR test. However, Walgreen also offers an NAAT rapid test too. You don’t want to use the PCR for travel to Hawaii, as it takes to long to turn around. NAAT rapid test is on the Walgreen site too., the turn around time for that test is very fast. Now the difficult part, You need to go to Walgreen’s covid test site and list/start with the state you live in, that will give you the locations for the various kinds of test in your state. you will see the different colored buttons. Some states have no locations for the NAAT test, (Calif.) Texas has eleven, most states have one or two. Hopefully you will find a location close to you. You will have to have an understanding of the timing for your test, that includes your departure time and receiving your test. Walgreen has an 800 number. I think most people will want to use an airline/airport NAAT rapid test, it’s much easier and timely.
      Aloha

  4. Linda B

    Are there any different rules for someone who has tested positive and did their quarantine? I imagine they still have to test negative but anything else? Thank you.

  5. Marilyn C.

    Hoping for vaccination info for Kauai- planning trip in December- I know far off but the wheels of government move slowly – do not mind a 3 day quarantine- I’ll just arrive 3 days early prior to my timeshare reservations if it is still in effect

  6. Erik P

    Heading to Kauai mid-February. In order to avoid both the resort bubble and 10 day quarantine, my wife and I changed our plans so that we stay on Maui for a few days prior to jumping over to Kauai. I thought if we tested right after we landed in Maui, then we would get results within 3 days and therefore be good for Kauai.
    I now understand we need to wait 72 hours and then test. Where can we get tested that will produce a rapid result? We are staying in Kanaapali.

  7. Jon L

    Dear BOH, thanks for your summary.
    Hawaiian Airlines is also running a quarantine pre-clear program on a trial basis, but I haven’t seen it advertised yet. Received an email from Hawaiian a couple days before my departure about it. On my Jan 17 SFO to HNL flight, I stopped at the ticket counter for quarantine screening. If not for the email, I would have bypassed the ticket counter as well as the departure gate counter having checked in online for my flight and downloaded the boarding pass on my cell phone. Quarantine screening was conducted by regular Hawaiian Air counter employees who scanned my QR code on their tablet, checked my C19 test results, and affixed my pre-cleared wristband. My trip details page on the Safe Travels website instantly updated to show I was exempt from quarantine. Upon arrival in HNL, I was ushered to the direct exit aisle. Hope Hawaiian Air continues their pre-clear program.

    2. Margaret H

      Margaret H.
      I have a vacation planned for March. This sounds like a hassle, something, not so fun to deal with for vacation. I’ve had my 2 vaccines. If this doesn’t change, sorry but I won’t come.

      1. JWU

        Can BOH provide listing of reliable testes on the Islands? This would be an awesome resource for readers, especially at a time when the State government has dropped the ball

    2. Bonnie W

      That will depend on if they determine that the vaccine will also prevent the vaccinated person from spreading covid with out having symptoms themselves. I hate to say it but if someone were coming to my place at this time I would require both a vaccine and the test. We don’t even know yet how long immunity will last once both doses of the vaccine have been received. We are really in the dark about all of this.

    3. Bonnie W

      as long as your test is not more than 72 hours before your flight to Hawaii, and it IS before you land in Hawaii it will be fine.

  9. Tammy T

    Aloha,
    I’m going to Maui to see my daughter in Kihei on February 3. I depart from Chicago to Seattle and then to Maui at 2:25 pm. I would need to schedule my covid test at 12:25 pm Monday to be in the 72hr frame? Also what if your flight is early or late leaving Seattle? Will that cause a problem? I also would like to hear from other people if CVS has a better result turnaround then Walgreens? This whole thing is so stressful. If I have to quarantine at my daughters am I able to test 3 days later on Maui to avoid the whole 10 days? So many questions. Please give me advice… Walgreens or CVS?
    Thank you!

    1. Beat of Hawaii

      Hi Tammy.

      First, the test needs to be within 72 hours of the trans-Pacific flight. So that sounds like after 225pm three days in advance. If that flight is late that is okay. CVS has warned that they may not be able to meet the 72-hour time frame, so we definitely suggest another source. Walgreens is one and there are others found here. https://hawaiicovid19.com/travel/travel-partners/.

      Aloha.

      1. Tammy T.

        Thank you for your response. Do I have this correct. If my results don’t come in time will I be able to board in Seattle and go to quarantine at my daughters house and then test 3 days later? If it’s negative then I’m done with quarantine? It sure is confused changes daily. I do realize the intention is good in theory to protect everyone. But it sure is missing clarity. Thank you again and I look forward to your response!

    2. Roy H

      The time frame is set by the departure on your ticket coming out of Seattle, it doesn’t matter if your flight is early or late. CVS I believe only uses the PCR test, most likely your timing will not work for that test also,I remember something about CVS taking it self off the Hawaii safe travels. With Walgreen you need to go to there covid test site and start with the state you live in, that page will show you what kinds of test are available in your state and the location. The only kind of test that will work for you using Walgreen is the NAAT, results come back fast. Don’t use the PCR. You will need to schedule your test ahead at 72hrs ,you will see it on the site, it’s a timing thing. Also, use Walgreens 1-800 number. Lastly, on this BOH page there’s a lot good info about testing.

      2. Tammy T.

        Thank you! I do appreciate all the advice. BOH I want to Thank you for keeping your finger on the pulse of information to help people traveling to the Hawaiian islands. It definitely is a challenge to go but if you take all the rules and do what your supposed to all will fall into place. There is a Walgreens in the area that I will go to. I feel Walgreens will be the best option over CVS to get my results in time. Thank you!

      3. Tammy T.

        Thank you Roy! Much appreciated! I feel like BOH is a great community of helpful people. Truly grateful 😊

    3. Bonnie W

      yes CVS actually says on their site “if traveling to Hawaii, we suggest you use another resource”.

  10. Phillip

    Where does one get their PhD in Hawaii travel protocols? As others have said…too difficult, too financially risky, too uncertain and better travel options are out there…wish it were different. Aloha

    2. Bonnie W

      ok, I agree with you on that. So here is a suggestion…if it is not mandated to have the test to fly, (it should be) then have rapid covid test available at the airport for $50 a pop, wait 15 min for results and end this nightmare and hassle. BTW if your flying over on a Tuesday, like me, Vault won’t work and many others won’t either.

  11. Roy H

    Beat Hawaii’s post absolutely hits the nail on the head. Do not try to come to Hawaii without a valid covid test in hand. There are basically two kinds of test PCR and NAAT. You will have to do your homework, to get a test,in a timely way and it can be stressful. For instance, Walgreen’s has two kinds of test, PCR and NAAT, those test are found at two different locations. The PCR takes a minimum of 72 hours to perform while, the NAAT test results come back very quickly, that test works very nicely, while the PCR is a no go. Now the difficult part using Walgreen, most states have a few locations for the NAAT test, Calif unfortunately has no locations, Oregon two, Wash two, with Texas having the most at eleven. As I said, your going to have to do your homework.
    Aloha Guys

    1. Chas S

      Roy. I know you are trying to help but your information is incorrect. The PCR test is a molecular test and is considered a NAAT test.

      From Walgreen’s web site “The Rapid Diagnostic Test (ID NOW) and Diagnostic Lab Test (PCR) provided by Walgreens are nucleic acid amplification tests (NAAT). Both types are approved by the state of Hawaii, however the turnaround results time may vary. The Rapid Antigen Test (BinaxNOW) is not an approved test for travel to Hawaii.”

      Also from WHO website – “Types of nucleic acid amplification tests
      Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) – including nested (n), quantitative (q) or real-time reverse transcription (RT-PCR), loop mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP), and quantitative nucleic acid sequence-based amplification (QT-NASBA)”

      I just wanted to let you know that PCR is considered a NAAT test.

      1
        1. Ed. C

          Yes, the ID NOW rapid test at Walgreens is accepted by the state of Hawaii. We used it in February to go to Maui. Got results back in 3 hoyrs.

          1. Kristen

            If my flight is at 6pm on a Tuesday from Las Vegas to big island can I take the COVID test at 4pm on Saturday? Most testing sites have the latest appointment for 4 pm and if I take it Sunday it’s not guaranteed I’ll get the results back by Tuesday. If someone could please answer this question I’d appreciate it so much. Thank you in advance.

          2. Beat of Hawaii

            Hi Kristen.

            No, the rule is 72 hours and it isn’t worth taking a chance. Suggest you check into other testing options.

            Aloha.

          3. Ed. C

            There are 10 Walgreens in the Las Vegas area that offer the ID NOW rapid test that is accepted by the state of Hawaii. Try to schedule one of those late Sunday or Monday morning. You should have the results in 3 hours or less. You can’t schedule more than 3 days ahead, so start looking on Friday for appointments on Sunday or Monday. Very easy to do on the Walgreens website.

          4. Missy K

            Hi there! I am planning to spend eight days on Oahu over the Thanksgiving holiday. As I am unvaccinated, I’ll need to get a Covid test every 48 hours in order to be able to go to restaurants and other tourist attractions. Are there at home antigen test kits that are widely accepted by the businesses on Oahu? Would it be better to go to CVS or Walgreens for a rapid Covid test? Would I receive the results on those tests quickly? Any advice would be very appreciated!

          5. Beat of Hawaii

            Hi Missy.

            Suggest you check out the rules on Oahu (https://www.oneoahu.org/). You’ll find the specific test requirements which are more liberal than the state’s Safe Travels requirements. We believe the same is true on Maui.

            Aloha.

  12. Cf

    So much bs in HI. There are so many other options and warm destinations where you can travel freely on the mainland usa/lower 48. Paradise lost (but not paved over and no new parking lots).

    Hawaii will have its place on the wall of shame and disgrace for many years to come. It will be known as disorganized, uncivilized, unamerican/pro sovereign with a monarchy nation. Most of all it will be known as unwelcoming to tourists and continue to be the homeless capital of the usa.

  13. DebM

    BOH,
    You may want to remove Bartell Drugs from your list of test providers. They discontinued their testing several weeks ago.
    Thanks for the information.

    1. Beat of Hawaii

      Hi Deb.

      Thanks. We noted that next to Bartell, which indicates it is suspended temporarily. The state website does not indicate that however.

      Aloha.

  14. MichaelM

    Aloha.
    This Virus crisis is not getting any easier for anyone. But I do hope you are all keeping safe and well.
    As a stranded international traveller aching to get back to the Islands, my dream does not seem to be coming to fruition anytime soon. The lifting of non-travel to the U.S. does not seem to be coming in the near furure. As a timeshare owner (6 weeks), I’m curious as to what others are doing. The Maintenance charges are paid and yet it is impossible to travel. There seems to be no allowance made for this situation. I’m sure there are others like me willing to take the Covid tests, but it wouldn’t matter as we can’t travel to the States. Just curious if there is anything I’m missing and as always, look forward to any advice.
    Mahalo for all the updates…and i really am trying to keep positive with a possible trip booked for Maui in May. (That trip has been rescehuled up to 4 times!!!)

    1. Beat of Hawaii

      Hi Michael.

      Thanks. Yes, whenever we hear anything about international travel we think of you. Hopefully soon.

      Aloha.

  15. Wendy L

    Thank you for the information!

    My 83 year old dad will be traveling with us to Maui and he still uses a flip phone. Do you know if he will be allowed if his technology cannot add the tracing app?

    2. Bonnie W

      yes anyone can download the app for HIM and put HIS info in for HIM and get HIS barcode thing to be scanned for HIM. It does not have to be on his phone.

  16. JWI

    Forgive me, maybe it’s my language challenges, but what does the following mean?

    “Maui (includes Lanai and Molokai) regulations.

    Besides the quarantine option, Maui has been providing an optional free test three days after arrival on the island.”

    Are you saying if someone arriving on Maui is sent to 10-Day Quarantine, he has an option to reduce the Quarantine if he takes a free Maui-provided test three days after scrubbing on Maui (and tests negative)?

    If I am correct in my understanding, where are these free Maui tests offered and are these the type of tests that take less than one hour for results? And if you get a positive result, can you request an immediate retest (because false positives DO happen)

    1. Beat of Hawaii

      Hi JWI.

      From the Maui County website: “Travelers are strongly encouraged to take a free, post-arrival test 72 hours after arriving to Maui County. Pre-register at http://www.minitmed.com/travelers-voluntary.” The vendor’s website states: “The BD-Veritor Antigen COVID-19 test will be administered at the Travelers Voluntary 2nd Site. You will receive your results within an hour. (All positive antigen tests will need a confirmation PCR at no cost to the patient). Please click here to learn more about the test.”

  17. Richard L

    Thanks for the 411.
    But it is still to risky to take a chance to go there. My brother and his wife cancelled their trip schedule for 1/13 because of issues with the testing time frame. Until there is a more consistent policy, visitors will find other equally beautiful places which are much more accommodating for tourists and Hawaii will continue to go downhill economically. Such a shame. This make take years to recover from the negative feelings people have developed regarding Hawaii.

  18. Gary W

    As always, BOH has provided great, concise info. Thank you! Under the 10-day Quarantine Rules, it states:
    “You are required to stay at your hotel (no vacation rentals allowed), except to leave for the airport or obtain emergency medical treatment.”
    We own our condo on the island. Are we able to quarantine there? Are there different variations of the quarantine rules for those who own their place on Kauai?

    1. Beat of Hawaii

      Hi Gary.

      Thank you. Yes, residents are entitled to quarantine for 10 days in their own place.

      Aloha.

    2. TRACY Y

      hi gary – just to clarify … if you own a vacation rental (you are NOT a resident of Hawaii), you cannot stay in your property during quarantine (because you cannot be monitored there). the response below was meant for a resident; assuming you are not but you own a condo there). the purpose of quarantining at a hotel is so you can be issued a one-time entry card key (vs. regular “house” type key).

    1. Beat of Hawaii

      Hi Ken.

      We don’t know, but it looks like it is not a contact tracing app from what we see online.

      Aloha.

  20. Bob G

    Get our first Vaccine shot this Wednesday, next 4 weeks later, when fully vaccinated will we be able to bypass all this red tape? Our trip is rescheduled for July the third change.

    1. Beat of Hawaii

      Hi Bob.

      Thanks for your many comments. We’ll update this as soon as the state announces vaccine based travel.

      Aloha.

  21. Peter M

    Mahalo again for your excellent coverage of COVID travel to Hawaii. Is there currently any approved inter-island partner (that provides testing on the Big Island) who can provide results in hours rather than a day or more? Planning to stay on Big Island (for more than 3 days) prior to going to Kauai in May.

    1. Beat of Hawaii

      Hi Peter.

      We aren’t sure of the answer. Perhaps someone else can who’s tested on the Big Island can lend a hand. Otherwise, it will take checking with the test providers.

      Aloha.

  22. Lisa T

    Thank you so much for all the latest info! I am booked for a trip to Maui in March and hoping to make by following all the rules. I am still a bit unclear on the connecting flight rules. In order to get to Maui from Las Vegas on Hawaiian Airlines, they have you fly from Las Vegas to Honolulu and then get on another smaller plane to Maui. Is the 72 hours requirement from the departure time of the Las Vegas flight or from the departure time of the flight from Honolulu to Maui? They were not booked separately, it was booked as one itinerary. Please advise!

      1. Lisa T

        Thanks so much! I asked this previously and saw the response wound up in my junk folder! Sorry for the extra email but mahalo for the answer! FYI , I asked this on a chat with Hawaiian Airlines and the rep said they did not want to interpret the DOH guides. The flight from Las Vegas to Honolulu and then to Maui goes every day… One would think that they know the answer! However I understand. It’s so confusing for us all. If not for the information that I get here at BOH I wouldn’t be traveling. Aloha!

        2. Cf

          No other state has confusion about their mandates and laws other than hawaii. They set them and notify the public in most states. Then it is either enforced or not. And it does not usually change more than once every few months.

          Hawaii changes its mind and laws daily and has poor communication and organization issues all the time 24/7. It unfairly and strictly applies these random laws it creates through emergency proclamations. It marches to its own drumbeat. Hawaii does not follow what other states are doing. It does not give enough notice to the public and sends wishy washy mixed messages to everyone. Corruption is rampant in hawaii.

  23. Angie S

    Thank you for compiling all the essential information in one post! We’re hoping for the best outcome, following the guidelines, of course, for our annual trip to Maui in March. Have a good week, thanks!

    1. Paul M

      CVS Health, on their “Voluntary COVID-19 testing” web page, currently posts the following text next to a yellow warning symbol, with the last part in bold text:

      “We cannot guarantee a specific turnaround time on the lab tests accepted by Hawaii – travelers to Hawaii should make other testing plans.”

      So, the initial CVS Health legal agreement with the State of Hawaii Department of Health (DOH) to be a “trusted testing partner” might still be in effect, so the DOH still lists CVS as a partner.

      But CVS Health apparently has chosen, based on their reported challenges providing timely test results, to continue to offer the service, but also warn Hawaii travlers to obtain the service elsewhere.

  25. David B

    “Violation of quarantine requirements can result in a fine of up to $5,000 or up to now a year in jail”

    Don’t be this guy:

    thegardenisland.com/2021/01/14/hawaii-news/judge-denies-bail-decrease-for-utah-man/

  26. Katiemarie A.

    We are traveling to Hawaii, the big island, next month. My family all had Covid this month so we are going to opt out of testing, following all of the rules that Hawaii has set up. I know you need to show a positive test result and a note from your dr showing you are recovered. I know you need the note from your dr 2 weeks before your departure and it will take 1 week for the approval to happen. What I don’t know is if the positive test needs to come from a trusted testing partner or if it just needs to be a CLIA lab? Online, it just says a CLIA lab but the last thing I need is to not get the approval for my trip 1 week before we go. And then trying to get the test and approval in 1 week. Thank you for your help!!

    1. Beat of Hawaii

      Hi Katiemarie.

      Our read of it is the same as yours, that the positive test can be from any CLIA lab. You can always contact the state if you want further clarification.

      ALoha.

      1. Katiemarie A.

        Thank you so much! Is there a specific website or phone number I should use to contact the state?

        1. Beat of Hawaii

          Hi Katiemarie.

          There used to be a special number, but now their website says “For additional assistance, please contact 1-800-GOHAWAII.”

          Aloha.

  28. Mark M

    If our intention is to quarantine at our home on kauai, do we still need to test neg prior to departure from the mainland?

  29. Betsy M

    Thank you for this concise list of CURRENT rules & regulations. Have you considered a job within the government of Hawaii? We all would be better off if you did! (But you would still need to maintain your essential website.)
    I’m flying from California to Maui then to Lanai on January 27th. Had to cancel two previous trips to get back to my home. Keeping my fingers crossed for uneventful travel.

    1. Beat of Hawaii

      Hi Betsy.

      Thanks (blushing)! Hope your trip goes great. We appreciate all of your comments over the post 5 years.

      Aloha.

  30. Barbara B

    I have had the vaccine..2 doses…do I still need to take the COVID test 72 hours before I go to Maui?

  31. Paul W

    One thing about the Kaua’i Regulations, I believe you do not have to use one of the preferred providers for the COVID test. They accept any test approved by the FDA: molecular or antigen.

  32. Suzanna G.

    Dear BOH,
    As always, your info is so timely & appreciated. With all your tips (and that of some other readers) we had a safe & enjoyable time on Maui late Dec. It was so nice, we are going to the Big Island for the first time early Feb. We have our tests already lined up with CityHealth at SMF. I do have one question. Since we are already registered with the Hawaii Safe Travels website, do we just download our new test results for new QR Codes? I assuming the systwm will let us. All the locals have so warm & welcoming. Also, what bicket list items do you recommend for the Big Island? We are staying at the Westin Hapuna Beach resort but have a rental car. (We’re not golfers or big hikers.) Thanks again! Suzanna

    1. Beat of Hawaii

      Hi Suzanna.

      Thank you. As far as we know, your previously created account continues to work. Regarding bucket list for the Big Island, we’d include Hapuna Beach State Park, Hilo town for browsing and shopping, Mookini Heiau and seeing the manta rays at night.

      Aloha.

  33. Jim H.

    I was confused by your two statements in the “Stopovers in Hawaii”part. On the one hand you mention that if we stopover in HNL and our destination let’s say is Kauai, our original 72 hour negative test of departure to Hawaii would be accepted at our final destination. Where I’m confused is that your Tip says we would have to adhere to additional testing requirements before proceeding to any other Hawaiian island. I’m not trying to split hairs here but if you are just connecting to another island is that different than a stopover?
    My family is headed to Kauai mid- June and we usually fly United ORD-HNL-LIH all in one day.
    Thanks for all the great information you provide.

    1. Beat of Hawaii

      Hi Jim.

      Thank you. If you are connecting, while we haven’t seen anything specified precisely from the state, it implies same day transfer. That is not a stopover, which implies leaving the airport, staying a night or two or longer, and then going to another island. Kauai, of course, has regulations that will current mean resort bubble, 3 days on another island first, or 10-day quarantine. June is a long time away in today’s world, so undoubtedly some of that will change.

      Aloha.

  34. Rebecca F

    Thank you – this is phenomenally helpful. I’m still, despite your excellent summary of the ever changing landscape that is travel during covid, confused about the required testing after arrival in Oahu if continuing on to another island.
    Let’s say I fly on a Sunday at 1 pm. I get my mandatory test on Thursday at 130 pm and I’m in the 72 hour window.
    I touch down in Honolulu from the mainland with plans to continue on to Maui that night on a different flight.
    Do I need a second test, later that day on Thursday or on Friday morning?
    My flights are different – different airlines and therefore technically separate. Any idea how that works?

    Mahalo in advance.

    1. Beat of Hawaii

      Hi Rebecca.

      Thanks for asking. That is fine and no additional test is required. You will obtain two QR codes, one for each fight from the Safe Travels website.

      Aloha.

      1. Paul M

        Thank you for the comprehensive guide!

        Your “2019” paragraph 1 typo is minor compared to the paragraph 1 typo in the Maui “Office of the Mayor” proclamation “Public Health Emergency Rules, Effective January 19, 2021,” which strangely describes the virus as an illness “with … no vaccine.” What?

  36. Ken

    If you should happen to arrive without your negative test results as they weren’t returned in time, can you reduce your quarantine period by getting a test (negative results) locally

  37. Elaine C.

    We used Worksite Labs when we flew Hawaiian in December. They said the results would be available in 36 hours, and the results were available in 24-26 hours. In February, we are flying Southwest. Since we had such a good experience with Worksite, can we use them again and have these results accepted? Worksite Labs is not on the list above, but is a partner with Hawaiian Airlines.

    1. Beat of Hawaii

      Hi Elaine.

      As far as we know that is fine. Again checking with Worksite Labs and/or the state would further alleviate any concerns.

      Aloha.

  38. Jon D

    Aloha!

    This is a great resource. Can explain where you get this QR code? “The QR code for your mainland to Hawaii flight will be required for presentation on arrival, as will the QR code for any connecting flight within Hawaii. A

    Also, am I correct in thinking that Alaska’s Pre-clear doesnt apply to Kauai?

    thanks

    1. Beat of Hawaii

      Hi Jon.

      Thanks for that and more than 50 comments to date. We appreciate it. The QR code is obtained via the Safe Travels website. At this time pre-clear wouldn’t apply in that you only have the three options of resort bubble, 3-nights on another island first, or 10-day quarantine.

      Aloha.

      1. JWI

        Hi BOH. Regarding where to get the QR Code, maybe better update your post instead out depending on people finding out here buried in the Comments.

  40. Tommy S.

    No 72 hour approved testing where I live so sadly I won’t be coming anytime soon even though I already purchased an airline ticket

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