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Business Monday: Hilo International Airport opens new café inside the terminal
The newly opened Laniākea Café in the Hilo International Airport terminal offers travelers an all-day menu of food, coffee and alcoholic beverages from 5 a.m. to 8 p.m. every day.
Southwest nonstop flights ends Sept. 5 between Los Angeles and Big Island, Kaua‘i airports
Southwest Airlines once again will end daily nonstop flights between Los Angeles and the airports in Kailua-Kona on the Big Island and Līhuʻe on Kaua‘i the day after Labor Day.
Police presence may return to Kona airport to combat flow of dangerous drugs
“Office space that was previously available to Hawaiʻi Police Department at the Kona airport prior to the Federal Inspection Service Center opening will soon be available again,” said Hawa’i Department of Transportation Director Ed Sniffen.
S&P Upgrades Hawai‘i Airports Bond Rating
The Hawai‘i DOT Airports Division’s bond rating was upgraded by S&P Global Ratings to AA- from A+ in advance of its upcoming bond issuance.
Legislators Introduce Bill to Protect Hawaiʻi & Alaska’s Rural Airports
Legislation has been introduced to exempt Hawaiʻi and Alaska from regulations that threaten federal funding for the states’ Essential Air Service communities.
VIDEO UPDATE: Japan Airlines Relaunches Service on Hawai‘i Island
Japan Airlines launched its daily, non-stop service from Narita to Kona on Hawai‘i Island on Friday, Sept. 15, 2017.
Hilo Airport to Receive Over $4M for Improvements
Hilo International Airport and Kahului Airport on Maui will receive over $10 million in federal funding from the FAA to enhance airport operations and safety.
