State requests exception for Honolulu’s airport to operate at full capacity during shutdown

Air traffic controllers and TSA agents have been working without pay since the federal government shutdown began on Oct. 1.
KITV 4 Island News

Honolulu travelers face delays after shutdown causes flight reductions

Travelers flying in and out of Honolulu face potential delays due to a government shutdown affecting federal workers.
KHON Honolulu on MSN

Hawaiian Airlines cancels Neighbor Island flights due to FAA restriction

HONOLULU (KHON2) — Hawaiian Airlines will be canceling four Neighbor Island flights on Nov. 7, an airline spokesman said.

Flight reductions start to disrupt travel plans around the islands

Some travelers had to make last-minute changes to interisland flights, while others headed here from the East Coast already ...
KITV 4 Island News

FAA cuts hit Hawaii flights; DOT requests waiver for HNL

Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines are canceling select neighbor island flights due to an FAA directive, prioritizing routes essential to smaller communities. Meanwhile, the Hawaii Department of Transportat ...
Hawai‘i Public Radio

State offers to pay federal airport staff to stop Honolulu flight reductions

The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation has requested a full waiver from the air traffic reduction at all Hawaiʻi airports.
Los Angeles Magazine

Direct Flights to Hawaii Return to Burbank with New Alaska Airlines Route

Alaska Airlines revives direct flights from Burbank to Honolulu, offering SoCal travelers a convenient way to reach Hawaii starting May 2026.