AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoAir Travel & Capacity: Hawaiian Airlines is moving to larger Boeing 737s for interisland service by 2028, doubling first-class seats (8 to 16), expanding premium (17 to 36), and boosting economy (98 to 109), with more cargo room and Wi‑Fi on flights between Honolulu, Lihue, Kahului, Kona and Hilo. Interisland Fleet Overhaul: Alaska Airlines, which acquired Hawaiian in 2024, is also rolling out 737-800s to replace the 717 fleet, starting with a phased transition likely beginning in 2028. Hawaiʻi Politics: Honolulu’s charter amendments are set for the November ballot, including a ranked-choice voting question and a proposed Food Security Fund, while some notable ideas were left out. Primary Election Watch: Gov. Josh Green says voting has started and he’s cast his ballot, urging support for the lieutenant governor candidate he believes will focus on housing and “healing,” and says he’ll bring Hawaiʻi National Guard troops home from Washington, D.C., before Labor Day. Public Health: The CDC reports cyclosporiasis cases have topped 4,000 across 41 states, with thousands more pending lab confirmation. Community & Culture: The 32nd Ole Longboard Classic in West Maui crowned Joie Kaiu in multiple divisions, while siblings Mau and Mahealani Ah Hee also took top honors.
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