If you live in Hawai'i and have visited other places or have visited before, you probably know that our airports are not great. However, in JD Powers' most recent assessment, HNL improved its passenger satisfaction rankings, but not by much. … [Read more...] about HNL Improved Its Passenger Satisfaction Ranking
Daniel K. Inouye International Airport
HNL Parking Rate Increases Begin Today
As part of a multi-year program designed to increase funding for airport facilities improvement projects, HNL parking rate increases begin today. I'm sure we can all agree that HNL desperately needs all the help it can get, but having to pay more for, well, anything, sucks. At least this increase is a relatively small one. … [Read more...] about HNL Parking Rate Increases Begin Today
Expect Inter-Island Flight Delays at HNL
Hawaii DOT officials announced yesterday that they're going to begin runway maintenance work today. Unfortunately, due to this work, they're saying to expect inter-island flight delays at HNL. Officials are also warning that surrounding neighborhoods may experience elevated aircraft noise levels. … [Read more...] about Expect Inter-Island Flight Delays at HNL
HNL Welcomes Autonomous Electric Shuttles
In a bid to improve travelers' experience and efficiency at the airport, HNL welcomes autonomous electric shuttles as part of a test to see if the new vehicles are suitable for standard airport operations. … [Read more...] about HNL Welcomes Autonomous Electric Shuttles
Expect Long TSA Waits at HNL
The Hawaii Department of Transportation is warning travelers departing from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport to expect long TSA waits at HNL. Construction in Terminal 2 has shuttered half of the security lanes available in that area, though no estimate is available for their reopening. … [Read more...] about Expect Long TSA Waits at HNL
Hawaiian Air Premium Airport Service
Oh boy! I didn't see this one coming: Hawaiian Air Premium Airport Service. That's right, Hawaiian Airlines now offers its own version of the ground services many larger, more premium airlines do. However, details about the offering remain scant. But does it even matter? … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Air Premium Airport Service
HNL Runway 8L Reopens
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
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
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