Travel Advisory Update: Some flights resume at Hawai’i airports after global technology outage

Some flights resume at Hawai’i airports
Travel Advisory Update: 5:15 a.m. July 19, 2024

The airline communications systems impacted by a global technology outage are back online. Some flights have been able to depart Hawai‘i airports, while others were canceled or rescheduled. Passengers should check with their airline prior to going to the airport and should expect delays.

Airline ground stops impacting Hawai’i airports
Travel Advisory Update: 11:48 p.m., July 18, 2024

Due to communication issues, some airlines including United, Delta and American have issued systemwide ground stops. The ground stops have impacted six flights (1,500 passengers) at Kahului Airport (OGG), six flights (1,000 passengers) at the Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole (KOA), nine flights (2,700 passengers) at the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL), and two flights at Lῑhu’e Airport (LIH).

HDOT has increased security and extended concessions to accommodate the impacted passengers. Passengers are being allowed to remain in the terminals. TSA will leave one security checkpoint lane open at HNL, but has closed at all other airports. If passengers leave the secure area, they will not be allowed to reenter until TSA starts operations in the morning.

All previously scheduled runway construction projects have been canceled for tonight to ensure the runways are available when the airlines are ready to resume operations. Anyone who has a flight on Friday should check with their airline for their flight status before going to the airport.