Originally Posted by
N104UA
As it is a schedule change and, IIRC from upthread, OP now has an unreasonable sit in both DEN and ORD, OP could try and see if UA will just change the departure airport to HNL, a supervisor will most likely have to approve this, but I have had it done before when there are massive schedule changes that are frankly unreasonable. OP can then just buy a $50 ticket from OGG-HNL on WN or HA to avoid the UA ticket repricing.
This is an excellent suggestion. Schedule change allows one to change originating airport by 200 miles. OGG-HNL is only 100 apart. So, there will be no pushback if OP wants to do it. Good luck.