TRAVEL TO HAWAIʻI CONTINUES: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW DURING THE FEDERAL SHUTDOWN

TRAVEL TO HAWAIʻI CONTINUES: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW DURING THE FEDERAL SHUTDOWN

·    Flights to the Hawaiian Islands and within the state should remain largely unaffected. Essential federal government workers such as air traffic controllers and Transportation Security Administration (TSA) agents will continue to work in the event of a federal shutdown, ensuring safety and security. Travelers may experience longer wait times. Travelers should check with their airline for the status of their flight before heading to the airport. They should also plan to arrive early to the airport to give themselves extra time to pass through TSA security as a precautionary measure.

·    Visiting Hawai‘i’s national parks and wildlife refuges. Some national parks and wildlife refuges in Hawai‘i will be closed or have limited access during the federal government shutdown. If visitors plan to visit a national park or refuge on or after Oct. 1, encourage them to call or check the site’s official website for the latest alerts, operating hours, and visitor information.

·    Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park: nps.gov/havo

·    Kaloko-Honokōhau National Historical Park: nps.gov/kaho

·    Pu‘uhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park: nps.gov/puho

·    Pu‘ukoholā Heiau National Historic Site: nps.gov/puhe

·    Ala Kahakai National Historic Trail: nps.gov/alka

Kaua‘i

·    Kīlauea Point National Refuge: fws.gov/refuge/kilauea_point

Maui

·    Haleakalā National Park: nps.gov/hale

·    Kakahaia National Wildlife Refuge: fws.gov/refuge/kakahaia

·    Keālia Pond National Wildlife Refuge: fws.gov/refuge/kealia_pond

Moloka‘i

·    Kalaupapa National Historical Park: nps.gov/kala

O‘ahu

·    Pearl Harbor National Memorial: nps.gov/perl

·    Pearl Harbor National Wildlife Refuge: fws.gov/refuge/pearl_harbor

·    James Campbell National Wildlife Refuge: fws.gov/refuge/james_campbell

·    Hawai‘i Tourism Authority will post updates, information, and resources for industry partners at hawaiitourismauthority.org/news/alerts.

·    Please encourage visitors to get the latest information about their visit to Hawai‘i at gohawaii.com.

The Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority is the state agency responsible for representing the Hawaiian Islands around the world — and for holistically managing tourism in a sustainable manner consistent with community desires, economic goals, cultural values, preservation of natural resources and visitor industry needs. HTA works with the community and industry to mālama Hawaiʻi — care for our beloved home. For more information about HTA, visit hawaiitourismauthority.org or follow @HawaiiHTA on Facebook, Instagram, Threads and X.