We booked a flight with Island Air to the Big Island, as their internet rates were competitive and we thought we would try them for the first time. When we got to the gate at the Kahului airport, there was another flight to Kona boarding in a few minutes. They let us jump onto that flight instead, but they wouldn't guarantee that our bags would make it when we did. No big deal, we went anyway, and the plane was almost empty. It was "just like the old days" when you had to walk out on the runway and climb the stairs to get on the small plane. I'm glad I wasn't wearing a skirt, as the wind will lift that thing up!
We were really impressed with the friendly service and quick departure. The best part was, upon arriving in the cute little Kona Airport, our bags were unloading on the conveyer just moments after we walked over to Baggage Claim! Island Air gets my vote for efficiency, and I'd recommend them to anyone who wants to fly interisland.
Kona Airport is still small and open air. It's a great little airport, and the surrounding countryside is striking in it's own way... all black lava.
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