Oct 8, 2020, 2:27 pm
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Aloha - as a reminder to all, FT's rules specifically state: "FlyerTalk exists for the discussion of frequent flyer programs and the related travel experience. With the exception of the few areas specifically designated for the discussion of other topics, confine your comments as closely as possible to these topic areas and to the topic of the thread and forum in which you are posting." FlyinHawaiian and I recognize that it is easy to intertwine political commentary with the policies advanced by politicians that affect travel to Hawaii. However, we ask that you keep in mind the nature of this Hawaii forum and focus your attention on the policies and their impact on travel to/from/within Hawaii. Commentary about Hawaii's politicians are off-topic, belong in the OMNI forum, and will be deleted if posted on this thread. We ask for your kokua and cooperation. If you have any questions, please let us know.
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When will Hawaii re-open for tourism?
Aug 5, 2020, 11:15 pm
#736
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Aug 5, 2020, 11:20 pm
#737
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Aug 5, 2020, 11:37 pm
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Regardless, you pick whatever method to deliver you to a quarantine spot, except for a rental car.
Edit: yes Covid is screwing things up, but you know what I mean.
Aug 6, 2020, 12:03 am
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As to Uber on the Big Island, a friend told me he took one the other night from KOA to South Kona so it seems they are still operating there.
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Aug 6, 2020, 9:07 am
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During the lockdown here in Hawaii, transportation workers such as taxi and ride share drivers were/are considered to be essential, and thus kept going to work. I think it was the same most places in the US.
Aug 6, 2020, 11:29 am
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Are the beaches open? With remote work and schooling, it's tempting to do a rental on Maui for a few months. It's too bad about the rental cars but I guess you can swing back to the airport for one after 14 days.
Aug 6, 2020, 11:45 am
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That's a good idea. Was thinking of doing this in Mexico but their Covid numbers are quite high these days.
Aug 6, 2020, 12:06 pm
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Beaches are open. In that regard it’s heaven right now, they aren’t busy and parking is simple without struggling to find a spot.
Aug 6, 2020, 2:01 pm
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Things won't open tourism-wise this year, but at least you'll be on the Big Island which has spread under control for now and more freedoms than the other islands. Hope you're on a non-stop to KOA; they may lock down the interisland flights before then depending on the crisis on Oahu.
Out of curiosity, how are you getting from the airport to your place of quarantine? I never understood how that worked here with people that don't have their own car at the airport.
Out of curiosity, how are you getting from the airport to your place of quarantine? I never understood how that worked here with people that don't have their own car at the airport.
Aug 6, 2020, 3:05 pm
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Aug 6, 2020, 3:17 pm
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My understanding is that this will affect (adversely) interisland travelers who are ALREADY in Hawaii. I have to quarantine anyhow so it would seem by the above statement that I can still travel interisland but indeed will be required to quarantine per the current mandate, really nothing new there but will watch for Ige announcement later today. If I read it correctly they are NOT asking for interisland travel to be shut down completely just that the quarantine be reinstated for interisland travelers . IF they shut down interisland travel then I have a huge problem and will probably have to delay my trip and rebook direct into KOA of which there are minimal flights available these days (AS dropped all of its direct flights into KOA). Thanks and please post again if you hear something, much appreciated.
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Aug 6, 2020, 6:38 pm
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My understanding is that this will affect (adversely) interisland travelers who are ALREADY in Hawaii. I have to quarantine anyhow so it would seem by the above statement that I can still travel interisland but indeed will be required to quarantine per the current mandate, really nothing new there but will watch for Ige announcement later today. If I read it correctly they are NOT asking for interisland travel to be shut down completely just that the quarantine be reinstated for interisland travelers . IF they shut down interisland travel then I have a huge problem and will probably have to delay my trip and rebook direct into KOA of which there are minimal flights available these days (AS dropped all of its direct flights into KOA). Thanks and please post again if you hear something, much appreciated.
Aug 6, 2020, 6:54 pm
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On Oahu: "Act with Care: Do not Gather" in effect through September 5:
-all city / county parks closed
-all beaches closed
-all state parks closed including state beach parks
-no activities allowed on the beach or in the parks
-you can surf, swim, paddle, dive, and fish in water but must quickly run across sand to get to water. No one allowed on sand otherwise
-all campgrounds closed
-all gardens closed
-all public and private pools, tennis clubs closed
-golf is open but back to phase 1 restrictions
-no team sports of any kind allowed anywhere
-all bowling alleys, arcades, mini-golfs ordered closed
-gyms can be open but no group classes allowed
-all city / county parks closed
-all beaches closed
-all state parks closed including state beach parks
-no activities allowed on the beach or in the parks
-you can surf, swim, paddle, dive, and fish in water but must quickly run across sand to get to water. No one allowed on sand otherwise
-all campgrounds closed
-all gardens closed
-all public and private pools, tennis clubs closed
-golf is open but back to phase 1 restrictions
-no team sports of any kind allowed anywhere
-all bowling alleys, arcades, mini-golfs ordered closed
-gyms can be open but no group classes allowed
Aug 6, 2020, 7:06 pm
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Yup, worse than I expected. Along with shutting down Interisland travel without quarantine, Ige is also closing all parks and beaches. Devastating.
https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2020/0...BexvV9D-wiqFLQ
”A mandatory, 14-day quarantine for inter-island travel will be reinstated, city and state parks and beaches on Oahu will be closed, and Honolulu police will dial up enforcement of emergency orders as part of a push to rein in a surge in new COVID-19 cases.
The inter-island quarantine will go back into effect Tuesday, Gov. David Ige said at a news conference.“
https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2020/0...BexvV9D-wiqFLQ
”A mandatory, 14-day quarantine for inter-island travel will be reinstated, city and state parks and beaches on Oahu will be closed, and Honolulu police will dial up enforcement of emergency orders as part of a push to rein in a surge in new COVID-19 cases.
The inter-island quarantine will go back into effect Tuesday, Gov. David Ige said at a news conference.“
Aug 6, 2020, 7:13 pm
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This is hilarious. "Run" not "walk"? If you walk then you'll be fined? So strange.