Hawaii is simplifying the arrivals process for international travellers, meaning they will be able to fly directly to the island nation from Monday 8 November.
The State of Hawaii is set to welcome back direct international travellers under the new federal requirements starting next Monday 8 November.
From Monday, NON-U.S. citizens travelling directly to Hawaiʻi from an international destination must present both a vaccination record* AND a negative COVID-19 test result (NAAT or antigen) within three days of boarding a flight to the United States.
According to an official statement, there will be no additional State of Hawaiʻi requirements for passengers flying directly into Hawaiʻi from an international destination.
The airlines will screen passengers prior to their departure to the U.S to ensure they are good to go.
If international passengers fail to meet both requirements they will not be allowed to board the flight.
Once in Hawaii, the CDC will conduct compliance checks.
“Thanks to the people of Hawaiʻi for their patience and for taking precautions to keep our communities safe,” said Gov. Ige.
Our state continues to see one of the lowest incidences of COVID-19 and death rates related to the virus.”
“As more and more people are vaccinated, we are moving to ease pandemic mitigation measures – including travel restrictions — in a way that ensures the health and safety of our communities.”
This exciting news follows last week’s announcement that Hawaiian Airlines will resume its five-times-weekly service between Sydney and Honolulu, just in time for some festivities in paradise.
Beginning December 15, flight HA452 will depart Sydney on Tuesdays and Thursdays through Sundays at 2140 with a 1035 scheduled arrival in Honolulu.
Flights from Honolulu to Sydney will operate as HA451 departing HNL on Mondays and Wednesdays through Saturday at 1150 and arrive at SYD approximately 1945 the next day.
“Hawai’i is a hugely popular holiday destination for Australians, and we know many people have been keenly waiting to visit Hawaiʻi again,” said Andrew Stanbury, regional director for Australia and New Zealand at Hawaiian Airlines.
We are looking forward to safely welcoming our guests back on board to enjoy the authentic hospitality that we know our guests love and have missed.”
*A list of currently accepted vaccines is posted on the CDC’s website.
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