For a while now, the Hawaii Department of Transportation (DOT) has been conducting disruptive work at the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport. Thankfully, though, HNL Runway 8L Reopens just in time for the busy summer season. … [Read more...] about HNL Runway 8L Reopens
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HNL Terminal 1 Pre-Check Lane
Recently, Hawaiian Airlines opened a new TSA checkpoint, giving them two separate screening facilities for Terminal 1 at the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport. But, unfortunately, only one has Pre-Check. So here's where the HNL Terminal 1 Pre-Check Lane is. … [Read more...] about HNL Terminal 1 Pre-Check Lane
Honolulu is the Second Worst Large US Airport
In the JD Powers 2022 North American Airport Satisfaction Study, Honolulu is the second worst large US airport. I can't say I'm surprised. I loathe my hometown airport, though there are worse. … [Read more...] about Honolulu is the Second Worst Large US Airport
Southwest Splits Check-In Lobbies at HNL
Recently, Southwest Airlines bumped up its flying in Hawaii. To accommodate its busier schedule, they had to spread out at Hawaii's busiest airport. As a result, Southwest splits check-in lobbies at HNL. … [Read more...] about Southwest Splits Check-In Lobbies at HNL
New Honolulu Rental Car Center Opens on December 1
Renting a car on Oahu is about to get a whole lot easier as the new Honolulu rental car center opens on December 1, 2022. The massive new center promises to improve both visitors' and kamaaina experience at Honolulu alike and represents the final piece of Honolulu's airport modernization program. … [Read more...] about New Honolulu Rental Car Center Opens on December 1
A New Airport Lounge Opened in Honolulu
Surprise! A new airport lounge opened in Honolulu the other day. However, unlike most other lounges at HNL, this is not an airline lounge, nor is it a contract lounge. So what is it, and how do you gain access to it? Let's discuss. … [Read more...] about A New Airport Lounge Opened in Honolulu
Hawaiian Airlines Check-In Lobby Renovations
Heads up! If you're flying Hawaiian Air out of Honolulu any time soon, you should know that Hawaiian Airlines' check-in lobby renovations began this week. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Airlines Check-In Lobby Renovations
Hawaii Airports Receive Low Satisfaction Scores
In what should be a surprise to no one that lives here, Hawaii airports receive low satisfaction scores in JD Powers 2019 rankings. But, as is the case with these things, take the rankings with a grain of salt. … [Read more...] about Hawaii Airports Receive Low Satisfaction Scores
Hawaiian Airlines A321neo Makes Emergency Landing
Yup, Hawaiian's problematic Airbus A321neos strikes again! This time, though, it, unfortunately, affects passengers. Yesterday, a Hawaiian Airlines A321neo makes an emergency landing in Honolulu. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Airlines A321neo Makes Emergency Landing
Chaos at the Daniel K Inouye International Airport
Yesterday, a relatively minor incident at the security checkpoint coupled with misinformation created chaos at the Daniel K Inouye International Airport. How bad were things? The terminal closed for nearly four hours. … [Read more...] about Chaos at the Daniel K Inouye International Airport