Oneula - Can you shoot me a PM? I have some Oahu questions and see we may know some of the same industry people.
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Just cancel your trip. Don't come here. Why travel during these times? It's just stupid! Please don't risk getting our Kupuna sick.Looks like Honolulu County and Kauai are both continuing their stay at home orders until June 30th. Surely the other counties will follow. So, for a visiting haole like me slated to show up June 30th, I'm just waiting for our family trip to be cancelled. Was sooo looking forward to the break!! I will be looking into the get a negative test and be exempted option though.....
OTOH, looks like as things slowly open up, SURFBOARD REPAIR business will be able to open as of Sat. May 16th!
which could help a lot of the board builders there doing "repairs, cough board building, cough repairs" since the surf has been cranking I'm sure there are more than a few customers ready for repairs or new boards. Sweet!
Yeah I get what you're thinking. I am not cancelling my trip because I want a refund. I will let them cancel it or postpone it.Just cancel your trip. Don't come here. Why travel during these times? It's just stupid! Please don't risk getting our Kupuna sick.
They airlines are still flying here, so I doubt they will cancel it, or postpone it. Don't expect the airlines to do anything for you, you have to do it for yourself.Yeah I get what you're thinking. I am not cancelling my trip because I want a refund. I will let them cancel it or postpone it.
And whatever happens, we most likely wouldn't be coming this time anyways, just too heavy right now.
FYI, I've been going to hawaii since '88, many, many times, can't even count, even lived there for a year! I fully understand some of the outward feelings by residents towards people that don't live there. However, I will come back, spend my hard earned blue collar money, visit friends, enjoy your piece of paradise respectfully, and leave it cleaner and happier than before I came.
Since this trip was planned and paid for in December, I’ve been watching what the flights and accommodations are doing. Furthermore, I’ve been watching this CV since December as well, and we have been prepared. Believe me, I’ll do what’s right. I don’t need you dictating to me what to do, thanks anyways. But no thanks.They airlines are still flying here, so I doubt they will cancel it, or postpone it. Don't expect the airlines to do anything for you, you have to do it for yourself.
Prob tired of tourists coming to hawaii and risking the lives of people who live here so you can have your fun.Since this trip was planned and paid for in December, I’ve been watching what the flights and accommodations are doing. Furthermore, I’ve been watching this CV since December as well, and we have been prepared. Believe me, I’ll do what’s right. I don’t need you dictating to me what to do, thanks anyways. But no thanks.
You know, you’re coming off pretty harsh man, take a break.
what’s your beef brah?
My Son had a flight to the Mainland to attend a College Basketball team reunion. The function was cancelled and he had the same response from Hawaiian, no refund but issued a credit. Now he is wondering if Hawaiian Airlines is going to survive and if not, is his money lost. If Hawaiian does declare a form of bankruptcy, it will be interesting how the credits that were issued are going to be addressed. For that matter, what about those who hold Hawaiian miles? My personal opinion is that Hawaiian is in deep crisis mode financially.I had to cancel my trip to Kauai that I'd been planning for a year. Southwest wouldn't refund me so I'm on credit. Neither would budget rent a car for that matter. Oh well. Life goes on. I guess being stuck on Oahu isn't really a problem.
We usually do a staycation or two to Oahu every year. 2020 will most likely be a no go, even if the inter island quarantine is lifted (which if our Mayor has his way, it will not be for months). Wife does not want to even think about a commercial flight.same here
had a trip to DC for a banking conference on United
Got a year to use the voucher
but who's doing a 4000 person business conference next year (which was supposed to be in San Diego)
I don't think my employer will let me go either.
looking forward to an interisland staycation when things open up if allowed
but I fear things are going to get worse with defaults, service and account closures coming.
We already waived most of our revenue for the rest of the year wish my vendors would do the same.
yupAre visitors still subject to the 14 day quarantine? Not criticizing, just asking.
They sad part is these idiots getting arrested are creating a really bad anti tourist community reaction to all tourists which is unfair but it's really sounding ugly these days.Authorities arrest Hawaii visitor who documented his violation of quarantine rule on social media
The state Attorney General’s office said today that 23-year-old Tarique Peters of the Bronx, New York, was arrested this morning for violating quarantine and lying to authorities. A local man was with Peters when he was arrested and also faces charges. Bail for Peters is set at $4,000.
- By Cassie Ordonio
- Today
- Updated 2:56 pm
- Authorities arrested an Oahu visitor who documented his violation of Hawaii’s 14-day quarantine rule on social media.
Peters arrived on Oahu Monday and authorities said he posted numerous pictures of himself on Instagram. “He allegedly left his hotel room the day he arrived and traveled many places using public transportation,” the attorney general said in a press release.
“Authorities became aware of his social media posts from citizens who saw posts of him — on the beach with a surfboard, sunbathing, and walking around Waikiki at night,” according to the release.
Special agents from the attorney general’s office said the hotel that Peters was staying in confirmed seeing him leave his room and the premises on numerous occasions.
“We appreciate the assistance of local people who spot flagrant violations of our emergency rules on various social media sites and report them to the appropriate authorities,” Hawaii Attorney General Clare Connors said.
About 858 passengers came to Hawaii on Thursday, including 318 returning residents and 252 visitors.
The Hawaii Tourism Authority report indicated that while most visitors said they were arriving for business or to see family or friends, 12 of them said they came just for a vacation.
There were 100 intended residents who plan to move to Hawaii, such as military members and their families, and former residents.
The number of visitors to the state on Wednesday was 246.
During the same time last year, nearly 30,000 passengers — visitors and residents — arrived in Hawaii daily, according to HTA.
Put him on the plane, period. no need to pack belongings or anything just put him on the plane! Then put THAT on social media. Do it several times a day to get the point across. Oh and keep the bail as he can't get back to stand trial...... Do it for every one caught, DONE!!
kfase
The Bronx is in New York City, the epicenter of the U.S. pandemic
mauiboy1946
Right. The guy is from Covid Central.
InDaMiddleOfDaSea
Sad, no respect for hawaii. Also, evict da friend from hawaii
CFTravitz
Lock tracking devices on arriving passengers for 2 weeks.
Kalani71
Is this a "I Dare You" contest with tourists? "Covidiot, party of one. Paging for Covidiot, party of one".
livinginhawaii
Once again our over paid civil servants are dropping the ball. Bail should have been set to $5,000 which is what our politicians have threatened everyone with.
walaau808
I thought it was a fine of up to $5000?
InDaMiddleOfDaSea
And jail time.
sewing4u
Ratting out tourists to cops, where can we sign up!
masae
SEND HIM BACK TO N.Y. NOW....and FINE him, HEAVILY....even if it means garnishing his assets. And, the local person with him should also be FINED
Kalani71
And how many visitors DO NOT DOCUMENT THEIR ESCAPADES ON SOCIAL MEDIA and still violate the 14-day quarantine and not get caught - hmmmm?
kfase
This guy was low hanging fruit. Its the others who don't post on social media and claim BnB owners as friends and family that are harder to nail.
lokela
Dictators all over the world are so proud of the people that reported this to the police. And Ige is envious of dictators all over the world.
eyoshida
Oh brother. Hope you were in the bus with him.
mauiboy1946
Come on State of Hawaii.
You establish a quarantine and then you cannot even enforce it. Why can't you get this right?
Fix it.
francisyoung
This is all Ige’s fault . This quarantine is his idea but he didn’t think of a way to enforce it and only relied on an honor system from the tourist.
How stupid is that?
We the people of Hawaii suffers because of possible Covid infection
In addition we are all sacrificing by staying at home and we see these tourists out and playing...
Very frustrating and irritating!!!!!!
Ige is the worst Governor ever!!!!!
francisyoung
From what I understand we pay for his flight back home? This doesn't seem right.
Is there a reward for anyone who provides information that leads to arrest...I mean we could then paid out to the $4,000. I would gladly accept 25% ($1000) and of course it would be tax exempt.
Get on whole houseful on Harding Avenue. Drive up Kapahulu and under the viaduct at Harding. Turn right and go up about 1/2 a block look for the Monster House and all the cars neatly parked and clothes drying outside. Go try look...hang out and watch 'em go down to Foodland, Times and Safeway...definitely not quarantine.
everything
Didn't see that in this article. Maybe earlier ones but it was not mentioned that I can see that he was flown back by HVB. As for location described of the Monster House, it doesn't mean that the were visitors, supposed to be quarantined. As for the $4000, that was bail and not an assessed fine, it still could be a fine of $5000.
inlanikai
The hotel where he was staying, that witnessed his breaking of quarantine and did not report him should be fined, at the least.
inlanikai
It's not really the hotel's responsibility to babysit these people. It's the State's rule so they should have a plan to enforce their rules. If these idiots want to come during these times, then they should be strapped with an ankle monitor or something - yes it would be like a prisoner but no one told them to come here during a lock-down/quarantine situation.
Kalani71
Why isn't there mandatory virus testing for airports employees, especially those coming in direct contact with arriving and departing passengers? Most vulnerable to arriving passengers are ticket agents, wheelchair porters, and visitor information employees, all who come in direct contact with arriving passengers. Any union reps affiliated with airport workers out there aware of this?
mcc
Tourists keep pouring in, flagrantly breaking laws and nothing is done about it. How typical, make laws, no enforcement.
Vandy63
And you believe they are telling the truth on these declaration forms?....lol...yeah right....I’m coming here for business....monkey business...there I fixed it for you
Shakemyspear
it only takes one to start a spread.
fm
Make an example, put him in prison for life, that will keep the tourists away..
wn
Yes, I agree put him up in prison amongst the General Population...da' braddahs going love him.
inlanikai
Don't understand it...da' guy was just plain lolo...babooze award!
commoner
They ALL need to be quarantined for 14 days...no exceptions! And, who are these returning residents? Are they returning college students? Or, are they just people trying to get away from mainland USA? If they are returning residents, then, they should only have a 1 way ticket....all those things need to be checked to assure the truthfulness of their statements. Vacationers? Check their return flight...it should be more than 14 days; if not, they are going galavating around the island....and will NOT adhere to the quarantine.
Respect14