09-24-2016, 03:04 AM
Fuel prices have held at 50% what they used to be and fares haven't dropped. Hawaiian's stock is up 500%. If past financial cycles repeat themselves, this is the time when airlines add routes, buy aircraft, etc.
The customs area at HNL is at capacity and there is no real estate available for them to expand any more. The state's solution is to send international tourists through Kona via a $4 million contract to build a permanent inspection station. http://www.staradvertiser.com/2016/06/27...l-flights/ Hilo has plenty of space available for added flights and inspection stations, but no resorts for the tourists to go.
The customs area at HNL is at capacity and there is no real estate available for them to expand any more. The state's solution is to send international tourists through Kona via a $4 million contract to build a permanent inspection station. http://www.staradvertiser.com/2016/06/27...l-flights/ Hilo has plenty of space available for added flights and inspection stations, but no resorts for the tourists to go.