Hawaii Travel News, Insights And Controversies This Week

This has been a week filled with Hawaii travel news and hundreds of your comments covering all facets of Hawaii tourism. It included the first changes coming with the planned Alaska Airlines purchase of Hawaiian Airlines, a review of what’s currently happening amid controversy on Maui, budget-friendly ideas for Waikiki parking and what the new leadership could mean next for the Hawaii vacation rental industry. There were also two airfare sales, now expired, but we predict you’ll see more of these right after Christmas.

First up is Waikiki parking and how to find it free or cheap. Our tips can save $50 or more per night.

Next up is more news about Alaska Airlines’ planned acquisition of Hawaiian and what it could mean to the current Hawaiian fleet, including interisland.

Maui arrivals continue to be down, and we will talk more about what’s happening and include some of your comments on the issue.

A big security issue happened at HNL when ammunition was found in a thermos.

A change in leadership at the Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA) leaves one group feeling uncertain about its future. What this could mean to you.

Interesting news from Alaska and new routes that compete with Hawaii.

Remember the Hawaii Superferry? It’s back in the news this week.

We welcome the ongoing exchange of ideas through a total of more than one hundred thousand visitor comments on Beat of Hawaii. You regularly provide us with great ideas for articles and add a dynamic layer to this space, creating a virtual community based on experiences, questions, and answers and a collaborative spirit of Hawaii exploration. Our week has been dedicated to providing as comprehensive and enriching a resource as possible for all things Hawaii travel-related.