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Hawaiian Airlines Consolidates International Departures to Terminal 2 at Honolulu Airport, Adjusts Interisland Check-in Times

Hawaiian Airlines Consolidates International Departures to Terminal 2 at Honolulu Airport, Adjusts Interisland Check-in Times

Effective October 3, Hawaiian Airlines has consolidated check-in and bag drop for all international departures from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport in Honolulu to Terminal 2, Lobby 4. This change aims to improve lobby flow for passengers traveling through Terminals 1 and 2 on both Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines. Travelers are advised to check flight information and allow extra time to locate the updated lobby. Concurrently, Hawaiian Airlines is increasing the recommended check-in and bag drop time for all neighbor island flights to at least 50 minutes before departure, up from the previous 30 minutes. This adjustment is intended to enhance baggage handling efficiency and support on-time departures. All Hawaiian and Alaska neighbor island flight check-ins and bag drops will continue to be processed at Terminal 1. This includes three daily flights between Honolulu and Kahului, Maui, operated by Alaska Airlines-branded 737 aircraft, also commencing on October 3.
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Hawaiian Airlines Adjusts Neighbor Island Check-in Times Amidst Alaska Airlines Integration and Fleet Transition

Hawaiian Airlines Adjusts Neighbor Island Check-in Times Amidst Alaska Airlines Integration and Fleet Transition

Hawaiian Airlines Adjusts Neighbor Island Check-in Times Amidst Alaska Airlines Integration and Fleet Transition
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Hawaii Department of Transportation Launches Hybrid Reef Project to Protect Coastal Highways

Hawaii Department of Transportation Launches Hybrid Reef Project to Protect Coastal Highways

The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) has initiated the Kalaeloa Hybrid Reef Project, a new initiative aimed at safeguarding Hawaii's coastal highways from erosion and rising sea levels. This project, developed in collaboration with the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) through its Reefense Program and the University of Hawaii (UH), integrates engineered reef structures with living coral. The primary goal is to diminish wave energy, fortify shorelines, and enhance coastal resilience. The hybrid reef system comprises 60 porous concrete structures designed to mimic natural reefs, which dissipate wave energy while allowing water flow. Coral modules attached to these structures will facilitate the recruitment and growth of native corals, with specialized biomaterials intended to deter competing algae and accelerate coral growth. The first year of monitoring and maintenance for this project is funded by Governor Green’s Green Fee program, which supports conservation and environmental in...
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Do clocks fall back this weekend? When daylight saving time ends

Do clocks fall back this weekend? When daylight saving time ends

The end of daylight saving time is approaching. Here's when Americans will turn clocks back an hour and gain an extra hour of sleep.
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Amex Platinum Cardholders Lose Lufthansa Lounge Access as of October 1, 2026

Amex Platinum Cardholders Lose Lufthansa Lounge Access as of October 1, 2026

Amex Platinum Cardholders Lose Lufthansa Lounge Access as of October 1, 2026
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Austin's October Hotel Rates Peak Due to Austin City Limits and Formula 1, Not SXSW

Austin's October Hotel Rates Peak Due to Austin City Limits and Formula 1, Not SXSW

Austin's October Hotel Rates Peak Due to Austin City Limits and Formula 1, Not SXSW
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Deportation Flights Halted at Akron-Canton Airport After Two Jets Collide on Tarmac

Deportation Flights Halted at Akron-Canton Airport After Two Jets Collide on Tarmac

Two Eastern Air Express jets, involved in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) deportation activities, collided wings at the Akron-Canton Regional Airport on Monday. The incident occurred when one Boeing 737, taxiing for takeoff, struck the stabilizer wing of another parked Eastern Air Express jet. This collision rendered both aircraft inoperable and grounded all ICE-related deportation flights at the airport for much of the week. Operations were temporarily rerouted to Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport for at least three days, though online flight trackers indicated a return of flights to Akron-Canton by Friday. The Akron-Canton Airport Authority is also awaiting payment of $46,153 in landing fees from the three air charter companies involved in these deportation flights, with invoices outstanding since June. Only Air Wisconsin has reportedly inquired about their invoices, while Eastern Air Express owes $41,540 and Global X owes $3,034.
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Is it time to turn back clocks? When Daylight Saving Time ends

Is it time to turn back clocks? When Daylight Saving Time ends

Daylight Saving Time will end for 2026 on Nov. 1 at 2 a.m., bringing sunrise and sunset one hour earlier.
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'Basic' first class and other new options to upgrade your flights

'Basic' first class and other new options to upgrade your flights

First class is changing fast. From United's "base" premium fare to new suites at Alaska and Hawaiian, airlines are betting travelers will pay more.
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Where is the best Halloween street in the US? Nationwide search is on

Where is the best Halloween street in the US? Nationwide search is on

Where is the trick-or-treatiest street in the country? Reese's is hosting a contest to find out. See which streets made the short list of 150.
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Severe Weather Causes Major Disruptions at Dallas-Fort Worth Airport

Severe Weather Causes Major Disruptions at Dallas-Fort Worth Airport

Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), one of the busiest airports in the United States, experienced significant disruptions on 2 October 2026 due to severe thunderstorms and moisture from Hurricane Polo. The adverse weather conditions led to 999 flight delays and 321 cancellations, making DFW the most affected airport in the country on this day. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) implemented a ground delay programme, further exacerbating the situation. The airport's access roads were flooded, terminals were overcrowded, and many aircraft were stranded in the wrong locations. The disruptions have had a cascading effect on flights across the United States, impacting an estimated 500,000 passengers nationwide.
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Alaska Air Group Expands Paine Field Operations with New San Jose Route and Increased Capacity

Alaska Air Group Expands Paine Field Operations with New San Jose Route and Increased Capacity

Alaska Air Group Expands Paine Field Operations with New San Jose Route and Increased Capacity