06-22-2011, 02:36 PM
you can land in either honolulu or kona, both have ag stations, both can do direct release, but kona has additional requirements you must follow and pay the vet there additional i believe. i think with kona you have to know your flight 30 days out and with honolulu that is not the case. if you have questions it is best to call honolulu they are very kind and helpful with your questions. yes, it is getting hotter climate wise so you might have to use only the climate controlled pet carriers which at one time was only continental. you are not allowed to handle your pet at all once they are in control by the airlines, the airlines will see them directly to the ag station, you cannot take them yourselves. and i have shipped pets while not on the flight so am not sure why someone gave you that information.