11-30-2010, 09:21 AM
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I think it's great to see more tour flights because that means we are getting more visitors which means more money for Hawaii. On the other, it is horrible to have these guys flying over OUR houses back and forth daily.
I don't think it correlates that way. It means more tourists are doing the air flight because the lava is hard to get to, and are not spending their money on the ground -- doesn't mean there are more tourists, as not all tourists take these air tours.
It amazes me too that there is so much willingness from tourists to avoid sensitive places, leave the dolphins alone, and there is no compassion for residents who live under the tour flight paths.
If you want people to know, start an awareness campaign on the relevant travel forums.