During an announcement on Friday, Governor David Ige set the course for our return to normal - the end of Hawaii Safe Travels is in sight. To get there, though, Hawaii needs to hit certain vaccination goals. Plus, the process has different thresholds along the way. Let's discuss. … [Read more...] about The End of Hawaii Safe Travels is in Sight
Hawaii Pre-Travel Testing
Maui Plans to Implement Post-Arrival Testing
Though Hawaii County is thinking of terminating its traveler testing program due to mounting costs. However, due to increasing rates of infection, another county is grasping for ways to bring things under control. As a result, Maui plans to implement post-arrival testing. … [Read more...] about Maui Plans to Implement Post-Arrival Testing
Hawaiian Airlines Expanding Hawaii Pre-Clear Coverage
Earlier this year, Hawaii's largest airline rolled out Hawaii's pre-clearance program at select US Mainland gateway cities. Now, however, Hawaiian Airlines is expanding Hawaii Pre-Clear coverage across much of its network, including to international cities. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Airlines Expanding Hawaii Pre-Clear Coverage
Hawaii Bans Use of Test Stockpile at Airports
As with anywhere else, there's a lot of stupid that happens at the government level in Hawaii. But, this recent bit of information really stands out. Hawaii bans use of its test stockpile at airports for post-arrival screening. Oh, and get this, the entire stockpile expires at the end of March! … [Read more...] about Hawaii Bans Use of Test Stockpile at Airports
Kauai Plans to Rejoin Hawaii Safe Travels in April
Just over three months after opting out of Hawaii's pre-travel testing program, Mayor Kawakami announces that Kauai plans to rejoin Hawaii Safe Travels in April. And unlike most of the rest of Hawaii, Mayor Kawakami's decision is based on actual statistics and science. … [Read more...] about Kauai Plans to Rejoin Hawaii Safe Travels in April
Hawaii Adds South Korea to Safe Travels Program
So far, Hawaii allows pre-travel testing only for travelers from the mainland US and Japan. That will soon change, though, as Hawaii adds South Korea to the Safe Travels program. But, much like the Japanese program, don't expect South Korea's inclusion to make an appreciable economic difference. … [Read more...] about Hawaii Adds South Korea to Safe Travels Program
Maui Requires AlohaSafe Alert App
With Hawaii's contact tracing app now available statewide, Maui requires the AlohaSafe Alert App for all visitors to the island. This is in addition to all other requirements, including pre-travel testing. … [Read more...] about Maui Requires AlohaSafe Alert App
Hawaii Requires Pre-Travel Test for Vaccinated Travelers
Have you gotten a COVID-19 vaccine already? Great! However, if you plan on visiting the islands, you should know that Hawaii still requires a pre-travel test for vaccinated travelers. And there are good, scientific reasons for this requirement. Oh, and the City reverses course on the new Hanauma Bay rules. … [Read more...] about Hawaii Requires Pre-Travel Test for Vaccinated Travelers
Kauai Rejoins Inter-Island Pre-Travel Testing Program
Back in December, Kauai suspended its participation in the Hawaii Safe Travels program. However, the Garden Isle is slowly opening itself back up again as Kauai rejoins the inter-island pre-travel testing program. … [Read more...] about Kauai Rejoins Inter-Island Pre-Travel Testing Program
Hawaiian Airlines Expands West Coast Testing Options
With a month and a half of pre-trave testing under its belt, Hawaiian Airlines expands West Coast testing options. This move sees the airline bringing pre-travel testing to cities it didn't previously offer in. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Airlines Expands West Coast Testing Options