AGP Executive Report
Last update: 17 minutes agoAviation & Competition: Southwest’s Hawaii overwater limits aren’t just about having enough 737 MAX 8s—ETOPS approval and aircraft-by-aircraft operating requirements still shape what can be scheduled across the Pacific. Tourism & Demand: Hawaii visitor stays are getting shorter—June averaged 7.9 days, down from 8.9 last year—while total spending rose slightly, a trend industry leaders say they need to reverse. Local Business & Community: Hawaii County will hold free household hazardous waste drop-offs Aug. 8 (Hilo) and Aug. 15 (Kailua-Kona), with rules excluding business and certain materials like e-waste and tires. Health Care Spending: Medicaid surgery claims in Aiea hit $225,313 in 2024 (+11.8%), while Ewa Beach dental services billed $125,512 (+9.9%), showing continued growth in local public health utilization. Governance & Accountability: Gov. Josh Green renewed calls for Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke to resign after she and three others pleaded not guilty in a COVID-era bribery case tied to state testing contracts. Airline Labor: WestJet began canceling flights and grounding planes after a 72-hour strike notice as talks with flight attendants stalled over unpaid work and compensation.
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