Posted on: Friday, August 31, 2007
For air travelers, it's best to be early
Advertiser Staff
State Department of Transportation officials are reminding travelers using state airports this Labor Day weekend to arrive early because of what is expected to be higher-than-normal passenger traffic.
For most domestic and international flights, departing passengers should add an extra 30 minutes to 45 minutes to the recommended two-hour preflight arrival time, the DOT said.
Department officials also noted that while additional parking will be made available at all the state's major airports, travelers are being advised to be dropped off, or use other means of transportation.
Overflow parking plans for each airport:
Honolulu International Airport. Valet parking services are available in the Inter-Island Terminal at the second level center median, outside the Aloha Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines check-in lobbies, between 5 a.m. and 10 p.m. Valet parking rates are $20 per day versus self-parking rates of $10 per 24-hour period. When all self-parking areas are filled, motorists will be directed to the valet parking. Valet vehicle pickups will be located at the second level center median near the interisland check-in lobby.
Should all parking structures reach full capacity, airport security will direct vehicles to an overflow parking lot on A'olewa Place. Free shuttle service will be available at 15-minute intervals.
Kahului Airport. Additional airport parking will be provided at the A'alele Street overflow lot. Emergency parking will available in Lot S. Signs will be posted to direct traffic to the overflow lots when regular parking lots are filled.
Kona International Airport. Overflow parking will be available in the Pao'o Street overflow lot, next to the employee parking lot. When necessary, the U'u Street remote parking lot will also be opened. Signs will be posted to direct traffic to the overflow lots when regular parking lots are filled.
Hilo International Airport. Additional parking will be available in the overflow grass lots on both ends of the airport terminal parking lot. Signs will be posted to direct traffic to the overflow lots when regular parking lots are filled.
Lihu'e Airport. Additional parking will be provided in the overflow lots at both ends of the airport terminal. Signs will be posted to direct traffic to the overflow lots when regular parking lots are filled.
