TRAVEL TO AND FROM HAWAIʻI DURING THE FEDERAL SHUTDOWN AND UPCOMING REDUCTION IN FLIGHTS

TRAVEL TO AND FROM HAWAIʻI DURING THE FEDERAL SHUTDOWN AND UPCOMING REDUCTION IN FLIGHTS

The Federal Aviation Administration announced that it is calling for a 10% reduction in air traffic across 40 major U.S. airports, beginning tomorrow, Friday, Nov. 7, in response to the Federal Government shutdown.

The U.S. Department of Transportation is expected to announce these airports today. However, in this interconnected world of air travel, a change in Boston could very well change an itinerary in Honolulu. So, we encourage everyone traveling to or from the U.S. to stay connected and prepared.

Here’s some guidance that you can share with travelers to help them stay connected and prepared.

• Make sure your airline has your correct contact information, especially if you did not book your flight directly with them. Log in to the airline’s website or app to verify that they have the best phone number to reach you. For example, it’s usually better to provide your mobile number instead of a landline when traveling.

• Check your flight status before going to the airport. If your destination airports are not on the U.S. Dept of Transportation’s list, your flight may still be delayed. Stay updated by downloading your airline’s mobile app and enabling mobile alerts. If your airline offers SMS text notifications, be sure to sign up for those as well.

• Leave early for the airport. Whether you are flying internationally, domestically or interisland, leave additional time for delays.

• If your flight is delayed or cancelled, check with your hotel or accommodations about an extension or revised check-out time before departing for the airport.

• Visitors in Hawai‘i or planning to visit Hawai‘i can find the latest updates at GoHawaii.com.

We will send updates as we learn more information. We will also post these updates on hawaiitourismauthority.org.

About the Hawai‘i Tourism Authority
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.