Lanai’s Air Service Battle Heats Up | Honolulu News

Lanai’s essential air service is heating up as Mokulele Airlines, the current provider, faces stiff competition from Pacific Air Charters and Cape Air. Mokulele boasts a 98% on-time rate and $22 million in Hawaii investments, backed by local leaders like State Senator Lynn DeCoite and the Office of Hawaiian Affairs. But Maui’s mayor, once a supporter, now backs Pacific Air Charters — a Hawaii-based company that lost the bid two years ago but promises affordable, safe, and locally-run flights. With the U.S. DOT reviewing all proposals and a September 1 deadline looming, the island’s future in the sky hangs in the balance. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e93ee09c49449425