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Guide to and Questions Concerning Connecting thru HNL & other Hawai`i airports
Jan 20, 2012, 2:43 pm
#601
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Inter Island Question
So I read the FAQ's on this, but wanted to see if you guys thought this was reasonable. We fly 3/16 AS SAN-HNL arriving at 12:10pm. We are considering booking the 1pm or the 3pm flight to LIH.
We prefer the 1pm if we can make it, but don't want to pay SDC fees for later flight if we miss it. Without checked baggage (or check baggage through to LIH), do you think this is enough time?
Also, on the return we fly 3/23 AS HNL-SAN at 2:50pm. Will the interisland flight from LIH check baggage all the way through to SAN? If so how much time do you usually budget yourself.
Lastly, any ideas how to reduce the costs of these flights??? Last I checked they're $185 R/T. No HA awards for Virgin avail. Argh.
Thanks!
We prefer the 1pm if we can make it, but don't want to pay SDC fees for later flight if we miss it. Without checked baggage (or check baggage through to LIH), do you think this is enough time?
Also, on the return we fly 3/23 AS HNL-SAN at 2:50pm. Will the interisland flight from LIH check baggage all the way through to SAN? If so how much time do you usually budget yourself.
Lastly, any ideas how to reduce the costs of these flights??? Last I checked they're $185 R/T. No HA awards for Virgin avail. Argh.
Thanks!
Last edited by econjon; Jan 20, 2012 at 2:59 pm Reason: add dates
Jan 20, 2012, 3:59 pm
#602
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So I read the FAQ's on this, but wanted to see if you guys thought this was reasonable. We fly 3/16 AS SAN-HNL arriving at 12:10pm. We are considering booking the 1pm or the 3pm flight to LIH.
We prefer the 1pm if we can make it, but don't want to pay SDC fees for later flight if we miss it. Without checked baggage (or check baggage through to LIH), do you think this is enough time?
Also, on the return we fly 3/23 AS HNL-SAN at 2:50pm. Will the interisland flight from LIH check baggage all the way through to SAN? If so how much time do you usually budget yourself.
Lastly, any ideas how to reduce the costs of these flights??? Last I checked they're $185 R/T. No HA awards for Virgin avail. Argh.
Thanks!
We prefer the 1pm if we can make it, but don't want to pay SDC fees for later flight if we miss it. Without checked baggage (or check baggage through to LIH), do you think this is enough time?
Also, on the return we fly 3/23 AS HNL-SAN at 2:50pm. Will the interisland flight from LIH check baggage all the way through to SAN? If so how much time do you usually budget yourself.
Lastly, any ideas how to reduce the costs of these flights??? Last I checked they're $185 R/T. No HA awards for Virgin avail. Argh.
Thanks!
if you do go with hawaiian and you don't have any other way to benefit go thru the banners on here
http://www.laohana.com/mike-deals-of-da-day/
if you wanna try the go! route...there is a somewhat cheaper way..but much more complicated for you..to do... for $149 per roundtrip
http://www.oldies1079honolulu.com/go...awaiisalem.com
Jan 20, 2012, 5:33 pm
#603
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if you wanna try the go! route...there is a somewhat cheaper way..but much more complicated for you..to do... for $149 per roundtrip
http://www.oldies1079honolulu.com/go...awaiisalem.com
http://www.oldies1079honolulu.com/go...awaiisalem.com
Booked with the 40 min layover.
Jan 20, 2012, 5:34 pm
#604
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So I read the FAQ's on this, but wanted to see if you guys thought this was reasonable. We fly 3/16 AS SAN-HNL arriving at 12:10pm. We are considering booking the 1pm or the 3pm flight to LIH.
We prefer the 1pm if we can make it, but don't want to pay SDC fees for later flight if we miss it. Without checked baggage (or check baggage through to LIH), do you think this is enough time?
Also, on the return we fly 3/23 AS HNL-SAN at 2:50pm. Will the interisland flight from LIH check baggage all the way through to SAN? If so how much time do you usually budget yourself.
Lastly, any ideas how to reduce the costs of these flights??? Last I checked they're $185 R/T. No HA awards for Virgin avail. Argh.
Thanks!
We prefer the 1pm if we can make it, but don't want to pay SDC fees for later flight if we miss it. Without checked baggage (or check baggage through to LIH), do you think this is enough time?
Also, on the return we fly 3/23 AS HNL-SAN at 2:50pm. Will the interisland flight from LIH check baggage all the way through to SAN? If so how much time do you usually budget yourself.
Lastly, any ideas how to reduce the costs of these flights??? Last I checked they're $185 R/T. No HA awards for Virgin avail. Argh.
Thanks!
Jan 20, 2012, 10:44 pm
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Econjon.. Have you checked all of the airlines like Go, Interisland Air, etc?
I fly HA, but this year because I'm hopping multiple islands, I'm going for lower rates to minimize cost..
I fly HA, but this year because I'm hopping multiple islands, I'm going for lower rates to minimize cost..
Jan 21, 2012, 5:26 pm
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I got quoted HA from KOA to LNY for $800 one way or something.. I just about fell off my seat.. but checking Island Air and Go, the flight is $130 pp one way, so expensive, but worth the convenience compared to getting off in OGG, getting a transfer, taking the ferry.. especially with two small kids..
Feb 26, 2012, 5:52 pm
#608
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HNL connection if 2 different record locators
Sorry, I know this was probably addressed somewhere else... but 41 pages to review...
I plan to buy a HA interisland ticket to HNL then will need to catch a Continental flight on a separate record locator to the mainland. Plan to travel early September.
Can someone comment on min time you would recommend
a) without luggage (ie. checked in online 24 hours in advance, just walk gate to gate (right?))
b) with luggage (ie. will need to collect luggage at HNL then recheck it for the CO flight and repass through security)
Will HA check my luggage through to the CO flight if the CO flight is on a separate record locator than their flight?
Thanks.
I plan to buy a HA interisland ticket to HNL then will need to catch a Continental flight on a separate record locator to the mainland. Plan to travel early September.
Can someone comment on min time you would recommend
a) without luggage (ie. checked in online 24 hours in advance, just walk gate to gate (right?))
b) with luggage (ie. will need to collect luggage at HNL then recheck it for the CO flight and repass through security)
Will HA check my luggage through to the CO flight if the CO flight is on a separate record locator than their flight?
Thanks.
Feb 26, 2012, 11:36 pm
#609
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Sorry, I know this was probably addressed somewhere else... but 41 pages to review...
I plan to buy a HA interisland ticket to HNL then will need to catch a Continental flight on a separate record locator to the mainland. Plan to travel early September.
Can someone comment on min time you would recommend
a) without luggage (ie. checked in online 24 hours in advance, just walk gate to gate (right?))
b) with luggage (ie. will need to collect luggage at HNL then recheck it for the CO flight and repass through security)
Will HA check my luggage through to the CO flight if the CO flight is on a separate record locator than their flight?
Thanks.
I plan to buy a HA interisland ticket to HNL then will need to catch a Continental flight on a separate record locator to the mainland. Plan to travel early September.
Can someone comment on min time you would recommend
a) without luggage (ie. checked in online 24 hours in advance, just walk gate to gate (right?))
b) with luggage (ie. will need to collect luggage at HNL then recheck it for the CO flight and repass through security)
Will HA check my luggage through to the CO flight if the CO flight is on a separate record locator than their flight?
Thanks.
Will let others comment on min time as I've just started to fly CO. Don't cut it too close even though you don't have to reclaim bags because in the past HA took a while to transfer the bags. I don't have current experience.
It could be a 15-20 min walk depending on which inter island gate you arrive at. There is a wiki wiki bus between the inter island and mainland terminal but I'm not sure how often it goes around. You will need to have your carry-on screened at the agricultural check point (inside the terminal).
Mar 2, 2012, 1:21 pm
#610
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This thread has been very useful, thanks for sharing all the information. We're arriving on AA DFW-HNL at 2:25 p.m., and traveling on to LIH the same afternoon.
I'm currently planning to book the HA HNL-LIH flight at 4:35 p.m., which should provide plenty of time - with kids, checked bags (which we will ask AA to check through to LIH), want to keep a relaxed pace.
What happens if the incoming AA flight is delayed though, and we don't make the 4:35 p.m. HA flight? I did see mention of a $50 fee to take a later flight - will it matter if our HA tickets are award versus paid? Is there any information I can provide at the time of booking the HA tickets that would help our case in the event of a delay?
I'm currently planning to book the HA HNL-LIH flight at 4:35 p.m., which should provide plenty of time - with kids, checked bags (which we will ask AA to check through to LIH), want to keep a relaxed pace.
What happens if the incoming AA flight is delayed though, and we don't make the 4:35 p.m. HA flight? I did see mention of a $50 fee to take a later flight - will it matter if our HA tickets are award versus paid? Is there any information I can provide at the time of booking the HA tickets that would help our case in the event of a delay?
Mar 2, 2012, 5:10 pm
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Nothing that will help you on the HA side. Since you're flying two separate tickets, there's no obligation on with carrier to reaccomodate you if your AA flight is delayed. However, I've seen and heard multiple instances where either the delayed carrier or HA have been accommodating. Just be ready to pay the change fee in the event you get an agent unwilling to assist gratis.
Originally Posted by CatJo
This thread has been very useful, thanks for sharing all the information. We're arriving on AA DFW-HNL at 2:25 p.m., and traveling on to LIH the same afternoon.
I'm currently planning to book the HA HNL-LIH flight at 4:35 p.m., which should provide plenty of time - with kids, checked bags (which we will ask AA to check through to LIH), want to keep a relaxed pace.
What happens if the incoming AA flight is delayed though, and we don't make the 4:35 p.m. HA flight? I did see mention of a $50 fee to take a later flight - will it matter if our HA tickets are award versus paid? Is there any information I can provide at the time of booking the HA tickets that would help our case in the event of a delay?
I'm currently planning to book the HA HNL-LIH flight at 4:35 p.m., which should provide plenty of time - with kids, checked bags (which we will ask AA to check through to LIH), want to keep a relaxed pace.
What happens if the incoming AA flight is delayed though, and we don't make the 4:35 p.m. HA flight? I did see mention of a $50 fee to take a later flight - will it matter if our HA tickets are award versus paid? Is there any information I can provide at the time of booking the HA tickets that would help our case in the event of a delay?
Mar 5, 2012, 8:30 pm
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Mar 5, 2012, 9:30 pm
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AG screen
The carry-on luggage does indeed go through an AG screen upon transfer in HNL to your Mainland flight. It is brief and uneventful for the most part. US-US departures....Yes. US-Canada...No Ag screen for carry-ons. Have done this oodles of times....
Mar 5, 2012, 9:59 pm
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Mar 5, 2012, 10:26 pm
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