As residents and visitors rushed to escape the impact of deadly wildfires in Maui, some airlines said they are adding more flights, swapping in bigger planes or making other changes to help accommodate evacuees.
Smoke billows near Lahaina as wildfires driven by high winds destroy a large part of the historic town in Hawaii on Wednesday.
Several fires across two of Hawaii’s islands killed at least six people, displaced hundreds of families and trapped thousands of tourists. Here are theAirlines are also offering travel waivers and eliminating fees for travelers whose plans are changing, though details vary by carrier., with another 1,500 expected to leave Thursday. Officials said about 600 people were spending the night at the airport.
At a news conference Wednesday night, Hawaii Department of Transportation Director Ed Sniffen said airlines had brought in larger planes, lowered fares and kept service running.Southwest added service on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday to its more than 90 daily flights to and within Hawaii to help carry supplies, as well as people who need to respond to the fires or get away from them.
says that it is operating a full schedule but is “concentrating our resources on transporting essential personnel and first responders.”Hawaiian is asking travelers who do not already have flights booked to avoid showing up at crowded Kahului Airport and reminding travelers that trips can be booked online. “For visitors, we encourage you to consult with your hotel and determine whether it is advisable to shelter in place for the time being,” the message said.
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