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.
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.
Hoodline

Honolulu Airport's New Biometric System Slashes Arrival Waits

HNL’s new biometric arrivals tech reportedly cuts wait times 25% and speeds processing — early rollout stats released this ...
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.
Business Traveller

Is Southwest Still a Low-Cost Carrier? A New Lounge in Honolulu Says Otherwise

Southwest Airlines is opening its first airport lounge in Honolulu, marking a new era targeting premium travelers and a shift ...
Hoodline

Honolulu Skyline Extension Opens With Direct Airport Stop

Honolulu’s Skyline rail opened its second segment on October 16, adding about five miles of guideway and four new stations — ...
KHON2

Water pressure fixed at Honolulu airport

HONOLULU (KHON2) — Hawaii Department of Transportation stated that water pressure at the Daniel K. Inouye Honolulu International Airport has been fixed. Water pressure to the Ewa, central and ...

At least 9 dead in ‘catastrophic’ fiery crash of Honolulu-bound UPS plane in Kentucky

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (HawaiiNewsNow/WAVE/AP) - A UPS cargo plane bound for Hawaii crashed and exploded in a massive fireball ...