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Old Sep 1, 2007 | 4:45 pm
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kaukau
 
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Wink Did you jinx them?
Originally Posted by LKHK
Lonely Planet Hawaii (7th edition) claims on its page 535: "Island Air, an affiliate of Aloha Airlines is the largest commuter airline and offers a very extensive schedule, but it's infamous for late and cancelled flights"

True or false? I booked most of my interisland flights with Island Air because I love turboprops and also because Island Air is the only airline which accepts credit cards with non-US billing address.
Fortunately I am not in any hurry so any delays are not a life or death issue for me, but still would prefer enjoying the beach instead of being stuck on a na airport for a half a day.

Can anyone confirm this Lonely Planet's accusation of Island Air's frequent delays and flight cancellations?
Island Air's JHM-HNL service was interrupted yesterday by a mechanical problem. Did you jinx them with your post? Article: http://mauinews.com/news/2007/9/1/05air0901.html

Co-incidentally, we flew them Thursday, HNL-JHM, the day before the incident; and last Sunday JHM-HNL, with perfect on-time service.

We're also confirmed on Island Air twice next week to rendezvous with the charming and world-traveled Australian FTer tinkybelle, in Waikiki, for dinner.

Fingers crossed for our WP flights!

Aloha Kakou!
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