Hawaii Travel After Hurricane Lowell: Should You Cancel or Keep Your Trip?

🚨Updated Episode:Apple PodcastSpotifyHurricane Lowell is moving away from Hawaii, but the storm has left major impacts on Kauai and disrupted travel across the islands.So what does this mean if you have a Hawaii trip coming up?In this episode, I break down what you should know about airline travel waivers, canceled flights, refunds, and when it actually makes sense to change your plans.I also explain why the 2026 Central Pacific hurricane season has been unusually active, how El Nino plays a role, and why one active season doesn’t mean you should automatically cancel a Hawaii trip later this year or avoid hurricane season in 2027.You’ll learn the difference between an airline waiver and an airline cancellation, what happens if you voluntarily cancel first, what to consider if your trip is only days away, and how to build more flexibility into future Hawaii travel.If Hurricane Lowell has you wondering whether to cancel or keep your Hawaii trip, this episode will help you understand your options and make a calmer, more informed decision.Resources mentioned:https://hawaiisbesttravel.com/tropical-storm-lowell-hawaii-forecast/Official Hurricane Lowell + Hawaii Travel Resourceshttps://www.gohawaii.com/lowellhttps://www.kauai.gov/County-Press-Releaseshttps://hta.hawaii.gov/alerts/hurricane-lowellNational Hurricane Center / Central Pacific Hurricane CenterKauai Emergency Management AgencyHawaii Department of Transportation AirportsAlaska + Hawaiian Airlines Travel AdvisoriesSouthwest Airlines Travel AdvisoriesAmerican Airlines Travel AlertsUnited Airlines Travel WaiversU.S. Department of Transportation Airline Refund RulesNOAA Central Pacific Hurricane Outlook_Chapters:1:50 Current Impacts On Kauai3:14 Travel Waivers Explained5:01 Refunds And Your Rights6:06 Don’t Forget Other Bookings6:30 Should You Change Plans7:12 Why 2026 Is So Active9:05 Planning For Fall Trips9:36 Looking Ahead To 202710:29 Key Takeaways And Resources_🌴 Plan Your Hawaii Trip With BryanAbout Your Host: Bryan Murphy is the founder of Hawaii’s Best Travel & a Hawaii Destination Expert through the Hawaii Tourism Authority, since 2020. An HVCB member since 2019, he helps first-time & repeat visitors plan respectful Hawaii vacations w/ clear, practical advice & cultural insight.Connect on InstagramHawaii Planning Facebook GroupFree Hawaii travel tips & guides at hawaiisbesttravel.com🤝 To sponsor the show visit hawaiisbesttravel.com/partnerHawaii travel podcast helps you plan a trip to Hawaii with clarity. Discover practical travel tips, island itineraries, & local insight to help you explore Oahu, Maui, Kauai, the Big Island.Edge of the Ocean (w/ permission)Ukulele and Chill (w/ permission)Talk Story (w/ permission)