Mar 12, 2013, 1:14 am
Guide to and Questions Concerning Connecting thru HNL & other Hawai`i airports
Jun 29, 2016, 2:45 pm
#931
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Hawai'i Nei
Programs: Au: UA, Marriott, Hilton; GE
Posts: 7,141
I see from another thread that you are planning a connection in LAX, which while ample, just magnifies your misconnect chances.
Last edited by 747FC; Jun 29, 2016 at 2:51 pm Reason: Added info
Jun 29, 2016, 3:47 pm
#932
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Join Date: Jul 2000
Location: PHX and LIH
Programs: AA: 2 MM
Posts: 85,558
Yes, or get a mobile boarding pass. Do not wait until you get to HNL because that's where the problems start. If you're short on time, because they have only one desk staffed with one person for all inter-island flights, you might run out of time standing in line. I know because it's happened to me. They used to have kiosks in the boarding area so boarding passes could be printed and, for some reason, removed them.
Aug 23, 2016, 7:25 am
#933
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: London
Programs: BA GGL
Posts: 1,406
If the AA flight is on time, that is plenty of time. However, you should check in to the HA flight online and a have a mobile boarding pass or have printed one out. There is only one desk, usually with one employee, at the HA gates, so if you have to stand in line to check in/get a boarding pass, you could potentially have trouble making the flight.
My plans changed and my inbound flight got changed direct to LIH. However on the return I am via HNL. My connection is approx. 1hr45, when I am flying AA to LAX-JFK, and then onwards to LHR with BA. I was thinking of hand luggage only but it now appears I will have a suitcase so I will need to check this in at LIH. Given I cannot rely on interlining to AA/BA, is 1hr45 going to be sufficient time to pick up from case from HA, get to the main terminal, check it in with AA and then reclear TSA? It's a weekday evening in August at 7.45pm.
Apologies I also asked this in an interlining thread before I figured this would be the better place.
Thanks
S
Aug 23, 2016, 1:18 pm
#934
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Join Date: Jul 2000
Location: PHX and LIH
Programs: AA: 2 MM
Posts: 85,558
Hello again
My plans changed and my inbound flight got changed direct to LIH. However on the return I am via HNL. My connection is approx. 1hr45, when I am flying AA to LAX-JFK, and then onwards to LHR with BA. I was thinking of hand luggage only but it now appears I will have a suitcase so I will need to check this in at LIH. Given I cannot rely on interlining to AA/BA, is 1hr45 going to be sufficient time to pick up from case from HA, get to the main terminal, check it in with AA and then reclear TSA? It's a weekday evening in August at 7.45pm.
Apologies I also asked this in an interlining thread before I figured this would be the better place.
Thanks
S
My plans changed and my inbound flight got changed direct to LIH. However on the return I am via HNL. My connection is approx. 1hr45, when I am flying AA to LAX-JFK, and then onwards to LHR with BA. I was thinking of hand luggage only but it now appears I will have a suitcase so I will need to check this in at LIH. Given I cannot rely on interlining to AA/BA, is 1hr45 going to be sufficient time to pick up from case from HA, get to the main terminal, check it in with AA and then reclear TSA? It's a weekday evening in August at 7.45pm.
Apologies I also asked this in an interlining thread before I figured this would be the better place.
Thanks
S
Sep 26, 2016, 10:40 pm
#935
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Portland, OR
Programs: Hyatt Globalist, Hilton Diamond, Priority Club Plat, Marriott Gold
Posts: 249
KOA-HNL?
Good Evening.
I've read back a good handful of pages but haven't seen any questions similar to what I have...
Looking to fly 10/27/16 Island Air 81 KOA-HNL 8:17AM-9:12AM - arriving Commuter terminal. Connecting to UA201 - HNL-GUM 2:10PM.
Can I walk from the commuter terminal, and stay airside and get all the way to the United gates in terminal M(??)
We have plenty of time it would seem even if we have to go outside of security. I may even do my Global Entry interview while I wait as there are lots of time slots at HNL but none at PDX where I live...
Any direction on staying airside to avoid a TSA reaming would be appreciated.
Thank you.
I've read back a good handful of pages but haven't seen any questions similar to what I have...
Looking to fly 10/27/16 Island Air 81 KOA-HNL 8:17AM-9:12AM - arriving Commuter terminal. Connecting to UA201 - HNL-GUM 2:10PM.
Can I walk from the commuter terminal, and stay airside and get all the way to the United gates in terminal M(??)
We have plenty of time it would seem even if we have to go outside of security. I may even do my Global Entry interview while I wait as there are lots of time slots at HNL but none at PDX where I live...
Any direction on staying airside to avoid a TSA reaming would be appreciated.
Thank you.
Sep 27, 2016, 12:14 am
#936
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Hawai'i Nei
Programs: Au: UA, Marriott, Hilton; GE
Posts: 7,141
Good Evening.
I've read back a good handful of pages but haven't seen any questions similar to what I have...
Looking to fly 10/27/16 Island Air 81 KOA-HNL 8:17AM-9:12AM - arriving Commuter terminal. Connecting to UA201 - HNL-GUM 2:10PM.
Can I walk from the commuter terminal, and stay airside and get all the way to the United gates in terminal M(??)
We have plenty of time it would seem even if we have to go outside of security. I may even do my Global Entry interview while I wait as there are lots of time slots at HNL but none at PDX where I live...
Any direction on staying airside to avoid a TSA reaming would be appreciated.
Thank you.
I've read back a good handful of pages but haven't seen any questions similar to what I have...
Looking to fly 10/27/16 Island Air 81 KOA-HNL 8:17AM-9:12AM - arriving Commuter terminal. Connecting to UA201 - HNL-GUM 2:10PM.
Can I walk from the commuter terminal, and stay airside and get all the way to the United gates in terminal M(??)
We have plenty of time it would seem even if we have to go outside of security. I may even do my Global Entry interview while I wait as there are lots of time slots at HNL but none at PDX where I live...
Any direction on staying airside to avoid a TSA reaming would be appreciated.
Thank you.
)On the way (but after 10 AM) you can spend your time at the HA Plumeria Club, which is on the upper mezzanine of the interisland terminal and now a Priority Club.
Last edited by 747FC; Sep 27, 2016 at 2:41 am Reason: Clarity
Oct 4, 2016, 4:34 pm
#937
Join Date: Oct 2016
Posts: 1
HA to Delta Connection
Good afternoon,
I will be arriving from OGG on HA (interisland terminal) at 4:20 pm and connecting to Delta to JFK at 5:35 (75 minute connection with hand luggage only). Is that sufficient time? Am I better walking or using the WikiWiki?
Thank you
I will be arriving from OGG on HA (interisland terminal) at 4:20 pm and connecting to Delta to JFK at 5:35 (75 minute connection with hand luggage only). Is that sufficient time? Am I better walking or using the WikiWiki?
Thank you
Jun 11, 2017, 3:48 pm
#938
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: MSN
Posts: 125
I'll be arriving on a DL flight from LAX at 6:40pm and I'm hoping to connect on an Island Air flight at 8:18PM.
I will have 7 people in my party most with checked luggage which I'm assuming Delta won't interline.
Is that enough time to deplane, collect luggage, recheck luggage, clear security, and board?
I will have 7 people in my party most with checked luggage which I'm assuming Delta won't interline.
Is that enough time to deplane, collect luggage, recheck luggage, clear security, and board?
Jun 11, 2017, 4:18 pm
#939
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Hawai'i Nei
Programs: Au: UA, Marriott, Hilton; GE
Posts: 7,141
I'll be arriving on a DL flight from LAX at 6:40pm and I'm hoping to connect on an Island Air flight at 8:18PM.
I will have 7 people in my party most with checked luggage which I'm assuming Delta won't interline.
Is that enough time to deplane, collect luggage, recheck luggage, clear security, and board?
I will have 7 people in my party most with checked luggage which I'm assuming Delta won't interline.
Is that enough time to deplane, collect luggage, recheck luggage, clear security, and board?
Commuter terminal TSA never that long...
Jun 11, 2017, 5:27 pm
#940
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: MSN
Posts: 125
Jun 11, 2017, 8:50 pm
#941
Join Date: Jan 2010
Programs: Aeroplan, Delta SkyMiles, Fairmont President's Club ,Marriott Rewards,
Posts: 219
It will be tight
HAwaiian Air is No#1 for Safety , comfort and on-time starts.
ISland Air has a different baggage policy that you should be aware....significantly less weight for Carryon bags
ISland Air has a different baggage policy that you should be aware....significantly less weight for Carryon bags
Jun 14, 2017, 6:35 pm
#942
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: LAX
Programs: AA Plat, DL, AS, UA, IHG Plat
Posts: 2,407
I'm doing LAX-HNL with AA, and then HNL-KOA with HA.
First class ticket (row 1) on AA so should be first one off the plane.
No checked bags but I may have to gate-check a booster seat at LAX. Traveling with a 5 years old who has done many flights and can walk fairly fast.
Is the recommendation still 75 minutes in this case? Can I get away with a 45 minute connection?
First class ticket (row 1) on AA so should be first one off the plane.
No checked bags but I may have to gate-check a booster seat at LAX. Traveling with a 5 years old who has done many flights and can walk fairly fast.
Is the recommendation still 75 minutes in this case? Can I get away with a 45 minute connection?
Jun 14, 2017, 7:31 pm
#943
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Hawai'i Nei
Programs: Au: UA, Marriott, Hilton; GE
Posts: 7,141
I'm doing LAX-HNL with AA, and then HNL-KOA with HA.
First class ticket (row 1) on AA so should be first one off the plane.
No checked bags but I may have to gate-check a booster seat at LAX. Traveling with a 5 years old who has done many flights and can walk fairly fast.
Is the recommendation still 75 minutes in this case? Can I get away with a 45 minute connection?
First class ticket (row 1) on AA so should be first one off the plane.
No checked bags but I may have to gate-check a booster seat at LAX. Traveling with a 5 years old who has done many flights and can walk fairly fast.
Is the recommendation still 75 minutes in this case? Can I get away with a 45 minute connection?
Will you get it at the plane door without waiting too long: Yes
Do you have limited risk tolerance: No-Don't do 45 min
Jun 14, 2017, 7:35 pm
#944
Join Date: Jan 2010
Programs: Aeroplan, Delta SkyMiles, Fairmont President's Club ,Marriott Rewards,
Posts: 219
Need more time
I'm doing LAX-HNL with AA, and then HNL-KOA with HA.
First class ticket (row 1) on AA so should be first one off the plane.
No checked bags but I may have to gate-check a booster seat at LAX. Traveling with a 5 years old who has done many flights and can walk fairly fast.
Is the recommendation still 75 minutes in this case? Can I get away with a 45 minute connection?
First class ticket (row 1) on AA so should be first one off the plane.
No checked bags but I may have to gate-check a booster seat at LAX. Traveling with a 5 years old who has done many flights and can walk fairly fast.
Is the recommendation still 75 minutes in this case? Can I get away with a 45 minute connection?
It matters not how fast the wee one can walk but the process of off loading the checked piece, and the often tardy process of going thru TSA screening once again....plus hiking to the Inter-Island terminal...re-checking in the car seat.
It all takes time.
Your checked,piece "should" come onto the carousel first...given your FC status...but one never knows.
A 45 minute connection will,guarantee you a missed flight. They will start to board at 30 mins out..and assign your seats to,standby if not in the gate area.at least 10 mins prior to departure.
Jun 15, 2017, 11:54 am
#945
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: LAX
Programs: AA Plat, DL, AS, UA, IHG Plat
Posts: 2,407
The booster will be gate-checked so it should be brought up to the gate at HNL. And I don't plan on leaving the secured area.
I guess I will go with a 90 min connection just to be safe?
I guess I will go with a 90 min connection just to be safe?