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Airline ends service to Hawaii for 2022 due to pilot shortage
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HONOLULU (KHON) — A scarcity of pilots within the U.S. has led to some airways chopping schedules. Pilots who’re left to choose up the slack have additionally been complaining of fatigue, citing security issues.
One airline is even chopping service to Hawaii for the remainder of the yr.
Solar Nation Airways clients acquired this message:
“As a result of present pilot scarcity impacting all U.S. airways, Solar Nation has regrettably elected to droop service to Honolulu, HI (HNL) for the 2022 journey season. Passengers who have been booked on impacted flights will mechanically be refunded to their unique type of cost for his or her reservation.”
Passengers don’t have to take any motion to get their refund. Nevertheless, the airline mentioned it’s unable to supply any extra reimbursement past a refund for rental vehicles, lodges, tickets bought on different carriers and different bills.
“We apologize for any inconvenience this short-term suspension of Honolulu service causes to our clients,” the message continued. “We’re looking forward to a return of Honolulu service for the 2023 journey season.”
A spokesperson for Solar Nation Airways gave KHON2 this assertion:
“Anticipating that we are going to proceed to be operationally constrained by workforce shortages, together with crew, Solar Nation is adjusting our summer time flying schedule to align higher with staffing and plane availability. We’re eliminating service to Fairbanks and Honolulu – two long-haul flights that may even save on excessive gasoline prices. We apologize to our friends for the change.”
Wendy Burt, Solar Nation Airways spokesperson
Hawaiian Airways canceled dozens of flights forward of the Easter vacation weekend, and rescheduling has not been simple. Most of the cancelations are as a result of pilot coaching and simulator certification points.
Final week, union leaders mentioned Southwest Airways pilots are struggling by means of an epidemic of fatigue as a result of poor scheduling practices, which have now escalated uncontrolled.
Southwest Airways Pilots Affiliation (SWAPA) and its Board of Administrators despatched an open letter to Southwest CEO Robert Jordan and different executives detailing how issues began final summer time when the variety of vacationers returned to regular flying capability. Together with the rise in flights got here the rise in pilot reviews to each the Aviation Security Motion Program and Southwest Airways’ Fatigue Security Advisory Group.
“Fatigue numbers have been climbing exponentially since final summer time with no significant makes an attempt by administration to mitigate them,” the letter mentioned. “April is already setting fatigue information. Fatigue, each acute and cumulative, has turn into Southwest Airways’ number-one security menace.”
Final week, the Allied Pilots Affiliation (APA), which represents 14,000 American Airways pilots, filed a lawsuit to cease its volunteering program that encourages pilots to take part in simulator coaching classes on their days off.
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UCLA vs. Hawaii: Live updates, start time, how to watch and betting odds
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From NCAA Division III to the Big Ten: The unlikely rise of UCLA’s Luke Schuermann
UCLA defensive lineman Luke Schuermann takes part in a drill earlier this month during fall training camp.
(Isabella Serafini / UCLA Athletics)
Luke Schuermann often gets “the look” whenever he mentions his last football stop. It can be a quizzical expression or a blank stare based on the level of knowledge of the words just spoken.
Johns Hopkins? Wait, give me a second. Oh, you mean the school known for producing renowned journalists, doctors and scientists?
That’s right. That one. Among its most famous alumni are CNN anchor Wolf Blitzer, former President Woodrow Wilson and film director Wes Craven.
Something the Baltimore-based private research institution is not known for is its football program. Its first team, in 1882, had to play as the Clifton Athletic Club because of the school’s contempt for the emerging sport. For its first 13 seasons, students served as coaches.
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Kusch chosen to succeed Rep. Nakashima – West Hawaii Today
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HONOLULU — Gov. Josh Green on Friday announced the appointment of Matthias Kusch to fill the House District seat left vacant by the death of Rep. Mark Nakashima, who was unopposed in the recent primary election.
Kusch was among three candidates sent to the governor by the state Democratic Party, in accordance with state law. The other two were former state lawmaker Dwight Takamine and Kristen Alice Apruzzese, director of community relations for Hope Services.
Kusch is a retired Hawaii Fire Department Battalion Chief, a coffee and citrus farmer, affordable housing advocate, president of Hilo Bayfront Trails, Windward Planning Commission member and maintains a variety of other business and volunteer ventures.
In a press release, Green extended “a special appreciation” to Takamine for his “extensive history of service and his willingness to serve once more. We are considering asking him to serve in a different and perhaps more fitting role.”
After interviewing all three candidates, the governor selected Kusch given his experience as a firefighter and the state’s need to have someone with that experience and voice in the Legislature, according to the press release.
Kusch will represent House District 1 (Hamakua and a portion of Hilo, Kaumana).
“I am grateful to Governor Green for appointing me to this seat and will do my utmost to uphold the values and deep respect that the late Rep. Nakashima brought to our district,” Kusch said in the release. “As a former PTA and SCC president of EB deSilva Elementary School in Hilo, our team worked closely with Rep. Nakashima and Sen. (Lorraine) Inouye in their successful effort to secure nearly $3 million for classroom and related improvements and design.
“I have served my community during my career, and this is the next step to continue that service, on a larger canvas.”
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PODCAST: The story behind Hawaii’s beloved morning reporter Casey Lund
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HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – Hawaii News Now’s very own Casey Lund joins Guy Hagi on this week’s episode of “Upfront with Guy Hagi.”
The Idaho native explains his journey to Hawaii and how he handled adapting to the Hawaiian culture.
Plus, we find out the real reason why Casey didn’t fly with the Blue Angels and why Guy had to take his place.
Also included: a never-before-seen skit that Casey and Steve Uyehara made for the Blue Angels episode.
Each episode of “Upfront with Guy Hagi” features a local celebrity or personality joining Guy for a drive in the HNN weather vehicle.
Listen to the fourth episode below, watch the video podcast or get the episode wherever you get your podcasts.
You can also watch “Upfront with Guy Hagi” on YouTube by clicking here.
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