Recently, I came back from my first trip off-island in over two years. And while you can expect a trip report soon, I want to talk about my Hawaii Safe Travels experience. After all, the program continues to be a bit, uh, ambiguous. … [Read more...] about My Hawaii Safe Travels Experience
Hawaii Safe Travels program
Beware of Hawaii Safe Travels Scams
As officials still work out a way to launch a vaccine passport for trans-Pacific travelers, those traveling to Hawaii still need to obtain a pre-travel test to avoid the state's mandatory quarantine. But, as with so many other things these days, you need to beware of Hawaii Safe Travels scams. … [Read more...] about Beware of Hawaii Safe Travels Scams
Hawaiian Air Joins the Hawaii Pre-Clear Program
Late last year, Alaska Airlines piloted Hawaii's new COVID-19 pre-clearance program. Much as Global Entry does for US Customs screenings, Hawaii Pre-Clear allows Safe Travels participants to skip the arrival screenings when they land in Hawaii. And, now, Hawaiian Air joins the Hawaii Pre-Clear program too. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Air Joins the Hawaii Pre-Clear Program
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
