First for me today flying inter-island on a commuter airline and I have to say I'm sold. Southern Airways Express/Mokulele Airlines (same thing apparently) was the airline and they were great but I'm really sold on the overall experience and highly recommend it. No security check-in, super quick boarding/de-boarding, park literally 50 feet from the check-in desk and a REALLY fun flight in a small plane. I've heard a lot of people don't like the small planes (my wife for one - I was solo today) but I love it.
The saved time is the real appeal to me. I pulled into the airport on Lanai today and was in my driveway in Maui an hour later. It can take an hour to get from my house in Kihei to the Lahaina Ferry port. Let alone the seasick trip that takes 45 more minutes. Maybe I've been living under a rock since I really wasn't even aware such a thing existed.
