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My first flight since coronavirus began last March was to Maui–where I am as I write this. I can’t say it was a piece of poi getting here. There was a little angst-producing requirements to take care of prior to even leaving home.
First thing you must do is get a negative Covid19 test within 72 hours prior to departure. We were able to do this at Kaiser Permanente.
The wait was nerve wracking. But we passed. Next is filling out a health questionnaire on the Hawaii Safe Travels site. You had to download your test results and wait for a QR code to appear in your email. This is an important code because once you arrive in Maui you show it to authorities and even the car rental company. No proof of negative Covid19 test, no entry to Maui unless you quarantine for 14 days.
The next hurdle is getting on the plane. Which was a snap at a rather empty LAX. You of course need to pass through TSA and then show QR code. Once on the plane, masks must be worn except when eating or drinking. Hawaiian utilizes extreme sanitizing methods so you feel pretty safe, too.
After five smooth hours we disembarked in Maui. The fun began as we were led to reps who checked out health questionnaire, Covid test results and QR codes. If all is in order you’re given a pink slip to proceed to baggage claim and beyond.
If you rent a car you must produce these credentials. They are also necessary at the hotel or condo on check in.
I'll tell you the rest if you head to my full story report this travel writer's first airplane flight since the start of the coronavirus pandemic.
Let's consider it step one before we start returning to cruise ships some time in 2021. Stay safe!
