Originally Posted by
AZ Travels the World
It's worth noting that as of May 1, HA won't even inter-line bags to other airlines (including its 'partners') unless they are in the same reservation record. That's really a hassle if you're connecting to the mainland and have had to purchase a separate ticket for the inter-island leg. You're now going to have to reclaim your bag and check it in again.
Do you know if it's going to work the other direction too? Will they no longer accept inter-lined bags from other airlines?