Hawaii
Delta deepens leisure footprint with new routes to Hawaii and Miami
Delta will add service from Boston (BOS) to Honolulu (HNL) and from Seattle (SEA) to Miami (MIA) next winter, reinforcing the airline’s leading position in BOS and connecting MIA customers to all nine of Delta’s U.S. hubs.
“Over the past decade, Delta has been dedicated to refining our domestic footprint, and this year we’re strengthening our roots within our well-positioned U.S. hubs to match increased demand,” said Joe Esposito, Delta’s Senior Vice President of Network Planning. “In cities like Boston, Atlanta and Seattle, we’re providing more choices and seamless connections to sought-after destinations.”
MORE ROUTES THROUGHOUT HAWAII
Hawaii-bound Delta customers will be able to choose from 22 daily nonstop flights next winter, including a new daily, seasonal nonstop service between BOS and HNL starting Nov. 21 through Apr. 30. BOS customers can already access seven destinations in Florida and seven destinations in Mexico and the Caribbean as part of Delta’s existing winter schedule.
From Salt Lake City (SLC), where the airline operates more flights than all other carriers combined, Delta will further boost its flight schedule with a second daily, seasonal frequency to HNL starting Nov. 6 through Mar. 29. Additionally, customers in SEA will see a third daily, seasonal flight to HNL beginning Dec. 21 through Mar. 29.
Delta will become the sole carrier to serve Maui (OGG) from the Eastern U.S., with the resumption of service from Atlanta (ATL) beginning Nov. 21 through Mar. 29.
With these new additions, the airline will fly to four Hawaiian destinations from eight U.S. cities, including service to HNL from all Delta’s U.S. hub markets.
NEW MIAMI-TO-SEATTLE SERVICE
Next winter, Delta will fly 38 peak-day departures to 13 destinations from MIA, inaugurating a daily year-round service to SEA on Dec. 21.
The introduction of MIA service builds on Delta’s momentum in SEA where new routes to Taipei (TPE) and Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) start this summer. Additionally, Delta will seamlessly link all nine U.S. hubs from Miami, providing customers with enhanced connectivity across the globe.
TRAVEL ACROSS THE U.S. WITH SKY-HIGH COMFORT
All of these routes will operate on mainline aircraft including the Boeing 767-300ER and Airbus A321neo.
Once onboard, customers can look forward to an extensive food and beverage program that includes thoughtfully curated menu options in Delta One and First Class, as well as specialty snacks and premium beer, wine and spirits. All customers can enjoy a wide selection of in-flight entertainment options via Delta Studio.
For booking and more information, visit delta.com.
Gov. Josh Green today issued a statement regarding a federal lawsuit challenging the eligibility requirements within the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act.
“The Hawaiian Homes Commission Act was established to address the historic dispossession of Native Hawaiians and reflects a longstanding commitment to them by both the federal government and the state of Hawaiʻi,” said Green.
“This lawsuit threatens that commitment. I have directed the Department of the Attorney General to vigorously defend the Hawaiian Homes program. We will fight this lawsuit with everything we have,” he said.
The lawsuit was filed by Eric Ryan, an Oʻahu resident who is not Native Hawaiian and tried to apply for a lease, but was denied due to the 50% Native Hawaiian blood quantum requirement, according to Hawaiʻi News Now and court documents published at Courthouse News Service.
The Class Action Complaint argues that the “explicitly ancestry-based requirement” establishes a “permanent government mandate for state officials to engage in outright racial discrimination, perpetuates stereotypes, and limits housing opportunities for most Hawai‘i residents. The blood-quantum requirement thus violates the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment and the Due Process Clause of the Fifth Amendment to the United States Constitution,” the complaint alleges.
Green said the administration “stands firmly with the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands and the thousands of Native Hawaiian beneficiaries who rely on this program and its promise for future generations.”
Attorney General Anne Lopez also issued a statement saying the state of Hawaiʻi has both a legal and moral obligation to uphold the commitments embodied in the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act.
“This lawsuit seeks to dismantle a program that has provided opportunities, stability and hope to generations of Native Hawaiian beneficiaries,” said Lopez.
Solicitor General Kalikoʻonālani Fernandes, who has extensive experience handling complex constitutional litigation on behalf of the state, will lead the legal team in defending the state against the challenge.
“We are prepared to vigorously defend the Hawaiian Homes program and the promises it represents,” said Lopez.
Under the Green administration, the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands has accelerated the delivery of homestead opportunities and expanded pathways to homeownership for Native Hawaiian beneficiaries.
In 2025 alone, DHHL offered more than 2,500 lease awards and continues to advance major housing projects, including Hale Mōʻiliʻili on Oʻahu, which will provide 278 affordable rental units for beneficiaries.
“These efforts reflect the administration’s commitment to reducing wait times, strengthening Native Hawaiian communities and fulfilling the promise of the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act,” according to the governor’s announcement.
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – Concrete fell from the exterior of an Ala Moana Center parking structure Monday afternoon near the Kapiolani Boulevard exit, damaging a vehicle.
No injuries were reported.
Security blocked an exit lane as debris scattered across the roadway. Ala Moana Center said they are grateful no one was hurt, and the lane will remain closed while structural engineers and construction professionals assess the damage and make repairs.
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