09-25-2007, 04:46 AM
I've been looking into this too. A new rule went into effect on August 1 (?) for 'neighboor island release'. If you have all of the required shots/paperwork/etc, you can fly into *KONA* with your pet. You don't have to diddle with Honolulu quarantine & the extra hassle of 'large pet cargo' from HNL to the Big Island. With the new rules, your pet has to go to the ONE vet in Kona authorized for quarantine. Your pet has a maximum stay of 5 days with the vet. You have to make an appt with the vet and pay for their stay. The checklist for neighboor island release is here:http://www.hawaii.gov/hdoa/ai/aqs/Checklist%20for%20%20Kona,%20Kahului%20-%20Lihue%20Airports%2005%2007.pdf
I think it's pretty similar to the HNL direct release list, except you have to pre-arrange with the Kona vet & fill out a few extra forms.
I think United was the best for allowing a large kennel as luggage *and* they fly into Kona.
If that doesn't work for you, the couple I live with used a dog travel-broker in HNL to bring their dogs over 2 years ago. The broker handled all the muss with HNL quarantine & got the dogs on a cargo flight to Hilo. Let me know if you need the broker's contact info.
Good luck & keep us posted. Hopefully you won't have to leave the babies on the mainland
Erin
I think it's pretty similar to the HNL direct release list, except you have to pre-arrange with the Kona vet & fill out a few extra forms.
I think United was the best for allowing a large kennel as luggage *and* they fly into Kona.
If that doesn't work for you, the couple I live with used a dog travel-broker in HNL to bring their dogs over 2 years ago. The broker handled all the muss with HNL quarantine & got the dogs on a cargo flight to Hilo. Let me know if you need the broker's contact info.
Good luck & keep us posted. Hopefully you won't have to leave the babies on the mainland
Erin
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