Get here in a timely manner. This is a beautiful airport inside and out. Beautiful shops, good spot…read moreto get last minute souvenirs. They do have some Hawaiian eats in the airport, or you can get something simple like a sandwich, coffee or smoothie inside. The staff is friendly, bathrooms are clean. I found the ones towards the entrance and exit to be less busy. Security section looked a bit busy, so plan accordingly. Once I got past that, it was smooth sailing to my gate. Renting a car, all car rental services are a 5 min walk across from airport exit, go up some escalators and you're there. I hope this helps for your next trip. ALOHA

I wish travel therapy was covered by my health insurance…read more When thinking about this airport, I think about their open-air walkways, outdoor gardens, and carpeting. Is it dated? Yes. But you're not here to linger. I never got to peruse their shops or dine at their eateries as both my arrival and departure times fell out of the scope of normal business hours so no comment on that. Their bathrooms were clean though, although limited. i never realized how much I valued multitude of stalls until I was standing in line after a six-hour flight. I have no qualms flying into or out of Daniel K. Inouye International Airport. It's a solid place that gets you to-and-from.

I have been to this airport a total of 6 times in my life, 4 of which I was just a teenager. Many…read morethings have changed since the last time I was here to this trip. There is quite a distance from the gates to baggage check. With the storm being fully active when we landed (late due to delay) with part of the airport passage ways being open air, there was flooding in certain areas between the gates and baggage claim. Our baggage came down rather quickly and we were greeted with Leis & a shuttle to our hotel. Though some of the areas were wet and flooded, this airport is really well run. Even upon our return to head back to the mainland, TSA lines were not outrageous and fairly quick to get through security. One thing we did notice when flying out of this airport was that all carry on baggage must go through an additional xray machine right before boarding, this is an agriculture check - which takes boarding the plane take slightly longer than other airports. Even with the added step getting through the airport was a breeze.

Hawaiian Airlines is the worst airline organization I have ever seen in my entire life. I will…read morestand by that statement until the day I die. I have traveled across the Middle East, Europe, and Africa. I have flown to more countries than I can count. I've gone through airports with insecure systems, airports where absolutely zero English was spoken, and somehow still managed to check my bags and get my items where they needed to go. This is not a personal opinion. This is a fact based on experience. Hawaiian Airlines is the most disorganized airline I have ever seen in my life, and honestly, I could see them going out of business. As you can see from the pictures, there is absolutely nobody assisting customers. I don't know if they are short-staffed because they refuse to hire people or refuse to pay decent wages, but nobody is there to help because the employees themselves appear overwhelmed with responsibility. Secondly, you have to wait in a completely separate line just to get your bags tagged. If the system fails and doesn't allow you to check in properly, you have to restart the entire process from the beginning. Then, after finally tagging your bags, there is another completely separate line just to drop the bags off. If something goes wrong again, you are sent all the way back to the beginning. It makes absolutely no sense. You know the system where you get your bag tag and boarding pass, then drop your bags? The system used by 99.9% of airlines? I assume Hawaiian Airlines leadership said, "I have an idea. I'm going to make this whole system complicated and confusing for my customers." There are multiple breakdowns in this entire process. You have five employees running back and forth trying to help move bags, but only one main line that splits into two checkpoints for customers trying to check in. Instead of having workers properly stationed at counters assisting customers with bag weighing and bag drop, they have thousands of kiosks with nobody available to help anyone use them. Customers are left standing around trying to figure out broken computer systems that do not scan properly, do not recognize confirmation codes, and constantly fail during check-in. It is a complete mess. I will say this: the flight attendants were very nice, the plane itself was wonderful, and the staff assisting once I finally made it to the front were helpful. But the entire experience beforehand was unnecessarily complicated for absolutely no reason. There are actual classes and professional systems dedicated to organization and customer flow, and Hawaiian Airlines would greatly benefit from them because they are completely failing in this aspect. Lastly, Hawaiian Airlines needs to get its shit together.

Flying back home always gives me those goosebumps. Daniel K. Inouye International Airport carries…read moreso many memories for me from childhood all the way into adulthood. I still remember when you could drive right up to the terminal for drop offs, now it's parking garages and long walks with luggage in hand... but I guess that's life too, things change whether we want them to or not. What makes this airport different though is the aloha spirit. You feel it moving through the terminals, from the workers helping people, to hearing pidgin in passing conversations, to that first warm island air hitting you when the doors open. It doesn't feel cold and rushed like most airports. It feels like Hawaiʻi reminding you to slow down for a second. Leaving the islands is never easy, but this airport always gives me one last deep breath of home before heading back to reality. Cheeehooo

I can't imagine many people enjoy spending time inside an airport. That said this one is open air…read morewhich is nice unless it's a particularly hot day or if there happens to be a big storm blowing rain around. When using a rental car here you have to go "outside" and across the road in front of the airport into another building. The layout is good and they have a good selection of options for food, drink and souvenirs to choose from.

A nice taxi way to be stranded on highly recommend if you need to be evacuated this is the place to…read morebe

Great service - very accommodating and responsive!!…read more I had to make a number of changes to our reservation and they were so accommodating. They were quick to respond to all my emails. Reasonably priced. $45 per trip and an additional $15 since we needed a car seat. We used them for our arrival and return. Both drivers arrived on time and got us where we needed to be in a good amount of time. Cars were clean and spacious.

Aloha! We booked Hawaiian Airport Transport to pick us up and drop us off at the airport for our…read morefirst time in Hawaii, and like everything in Hawaii it was a very pleasant experience! I would 100% recommend everyone to book their transportation with them! Dale was very friendly from the beginning to the very end. Amazing experience! Thank you so very much Dale! Mahalo!

Absolutely loved the service from this company! Dale was extremely accommodating throughout our…read moretrip, despite my family making several changes in our plans. The car rides were comfortable and friendly, with Dale easily making conversations and having us feel relaxed after our late night flight. Due to traveling as a large party, we had to take two cars but all of our drivers were courteous and definitely deserve 5+ stars! I highly recommend traveling with this company! Best service ever!

I needed assistance and decided to call this business at 18556756001. The response time was decent…read moreand the person on the line tried to help as much as possible. I had to be transferred once, but the second representative handled things better and gave me the correct information. It wasn't perfect, but it was still a workable experience. I'm leaving this review to share how things went for me personally.

I needed assistance and decided to call this business at 18556576600 The response time was decent…read moreand the person on the line tried to help as much as possible. I had to be transferred once, but the second representative handled things better and gave me the correct information. It wasn't perfect, but it was still a workable experience. I'm leaving this review to share how things went for me personally.

Waiting "area" at the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport in Honolulu, Hawaii…read more.. There used to be a cell phone "parking lot", but now, it's just a strip of curbing where family and friends can wait to pick up family and friends from the formerly named Honolulu International Airport. I guess I haven't used this waiting area recently. I usually leave for the airport at the arrival time of the flight. By the time I get to the airport, the person has already collected their luggage at the carousel and is on the sidewalk. They just have to tell me the pillar number that's next to them. Note: currently, Terminal 1 is Hawaiian Airlines and Terminal 2 is basically everyone else except Mokulele Airlines. Also: For Terminal 1 Arrivals area, International flights are first and United Airlines is at the end - about pillar number 61. Welcome to the Aloha State!

At night this area looks very dark and creepy, most of the street lights are inoperable. I saw a…read morehomeless guy nearby. A Google search says this area is managed by the Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT). With the amount of street lights out, it is obvious they are not maintained. The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) needs to take accountability and maintain this area better. I wouldn't recommend this waiting area at night, especially if you are alone.

Four stars last year, 5 stars now. How does an airline, other than Japan Airlines or ANA get a…read more5-star (forget Dubai Air, can't afford to fly that in this lifetime)... I didn't like the fact that United changed my flight times 2x, but that's my fault for booking it out several months in advance, but I also was given the option to cancel with a full refund or re-book, which I took full advantage of. I had to pay a little more to land in a smaller airport because the time was more advantageous than landing later in a larger airport, which would have shaved off a significant portion of time on our vacation. THE APP: The best airlines app I've ever used! Smooth, no glitches, flight updates, gate information, baggage claim number, track your bags in real-time, the ability to change your seats in real-time, pay for luggage, find your rideshare map, get your boarding pass, skip the lines, all from the app! THE WEBSITE: I like that you can see your seats on United before you put in all of your payment information, unlike some other airlines (ahem, Hawaiian). COMFORT : We flew one-way from HNL to FLL with a stop in IAH, and on the way home, MCO to HNL with a stop in DEN (80's Cruise - look for the review soon). Both IAH and DEN used Airbus, which is smaller and more "modern" with in-flight touch/entertainment screens; and the older Boeing (to/from HNL), a super-large, older plane with generous leg room (one of the longest we've ever had). I heard a traveler complaining about the older Boeing not having the movie touch-screen, but the older Boeing 777-200's seat configuration allows for a few 2-seaters toward the rear of the aircraft, and I'd rather sit with my husband over sitting with a stranger in a 3-seat config for a touch-screen anyday! This feature alone will make me a loyal United flyer, as long as they keep the 777-200 Boeing! ON TIME: No delays. We almost had one, but the United app kept us updated the entire time, and we were actually early. SERVICE: The flight attendants/pilots were very friendly. The attendants frequently walked up and down the aisles offering refreshments and trash service, unlike some other airlines, where I had to hoard the trash for hours before they came by so I could get up to use the bathroom (ahem, Hawaiian). FOOD: United allows for dietary restrictions and allows for vegan, ovo-lacto, Asian vegetarian, vegetarian, etc. We ordered the Asian Veg on our app ahead of time prior to the flight and we got hot meals before everyone else; it was so delicious that I actually was inspired to create the fresh cucumber salad when we came home! LUGGAGE FEES: $40 for the first check-in, $50 for the second luggage. Option to check in your carryon for free on full flights and in some cases, move up to Boarding Position 2 (out of 6) if you volunteer your carry-on. Flown on United twice recently, and wasn't subject to the WILMA (look it up). OTHER: Blankets in sealed packages and I needed an extra due to the cold cabin; attendant was friendly and gave me another. We had an emergency prior to landing in IAH with a man in an aisle across from us who thought he was having a heart attack and the United staff was professional and level-headed from beginning to the end. The man was alright and was able to walk off with EMT. RETURN FACTOR: I am a fan! As long as they will keep the 777-200 Boeing config and their stellar service/communication, will start becoming a repeat customer not chasing the cheapest flight.

My recent trip from Chicago (ORD) to Kona, HI started off rocky with several cancellations and…read morerebooking issues, but I have to give major credit to the teams who stepped up and turned the situation around. After the initial cancellations, we were rebooked on United for the first leg to LAX -- and that ended up being an excellent flight. The service was smooth, professional, and truly exceeded expectations. The crew was attentive, the aircraft was comfortable, and the overall experience immediately relieved a lot of the stress from the earlier disruptions. From LAX, we switched back to Delta for the next leg to Honolulu. Delta went above and beyond to make the delay easier on us: * Overnight hotel accommodations provided * Food vouchers covered meals * Uber transportation to and from the airport was arranged Those extra steps made a huge difference and showed a real commitment to customer care. By the time we boarded the final leg of our journey, everything felt seamless again. What started as a frustrating travel day truly turned into a reminder of how great airline service can be when teams go the extra mile. Huge thanks to both United and Delta for making sure we were taken care of every step of the way. We finally arrived in Kona with our spirits high and gratitude even higher. Highly recommend -- top-notch service all around.

I needed assistance and decided to call this business at 8556575135. The response time was decent…read moreand the person on the line tried to help as much as possible. I had to be transferred once, but the second representative handled things better and gave me the correct information. It wasn't perfect, but it was still a workable experience. I'm leaving this review to share how things went for me personally.

Longtime Hawaiian Airlines Mastercard holder here, well over a decade. I've used the companion…read morecertificate before with no major issues. First time trying to use it since the Alaska takeover, and somehow the process became dramatically worse. Apparently Alaska's system cannot handle applying a companion certificate to a booking with more than two passengers. So if you're a family of three, congratulations, you've discovered one of the dumbest booking limitations imaginable. The absurd part is that this is literally just a $100 discount certificate. Any halfway competent booking system could simply apply the credit toward the final total at checkout. Instead, customers are expected to split reservations, risk losing seats together, or completely rebook flights afterward like they have unlimited free time and patience. I spent: - 5 minutes with the Hawaiian Airlines Mastercard rep, who was actually polite and helpful - 25-30 minutes trying to explain the issue to outsourced support - nearly another hour waiting on Alaska support The final "solution"? Cancel and completely rebook the flights. Brilliant. Meanwhile, Alaska now seems determined to nickel-and-dime customers into the ground. We already paid extra for Premium Economy, but apparently sitting together as a family is now considered some kind of luxury add-on. Extra for aisle seats. Extra for window seats. Extra for sitting slightly closer to the front. At this point I'm surprised they haven't introduced a "breathing convenience fee." The old Hawaiian Airlines experience felt warm and practical. The new Alaska version feels like a budget airline wrapped in a cheap touristy Hawaiian shirt bought at an ABC store while aggressively squeezing customers for every possible dollar. Looking forward to the complimentary thimble of mediocre food and the $20 peanuts.

Japan airlines exclusive lounge, free with certain class levels of tickets and also partner airline…read morebenefit. The lounge when through a major remodeling this year- 2025. It looks great! Nice pre-flight area to relax. Their chicken curry is nice. Service is great!

I like this airport lounge. There is usually a hot food choice or two, Fruit and some sort of…read morevegetarian dish (tofu poke). There are always croissants, cinnamon roles, ramen noodles with hot water. There is a bar. The lounge has a lot of seating area and it is all comfortable seating. The staff here is very polite. The travelers are a mix but usually tend to have a lot more Japanese travelers. The restrooms have the are very clean and have bidet toilets. I don't drink caffeine and there is no decaf options for coffee. The view into the garden is excellent. Good space for an airport lounge.