HI HCR165

Urges U.S. Congress to recognize intrastate air travel in Hawaii as a special case and authorize the state to regulate it, similar to current regulations in Alaska.

Cites Hawaii's unique geographic isolation as an island chain where air travel is the only viable transportation between counties, making residents dependent on convenient and affordable inter-island flights.

Identifies limited competition in intrastate air services as creating a monopolistic market with high rates, limited routes, and frequent flight sellouts that burden residents needing air travel for daily commutes, healthcare, and emergencies.

Notes that Hawaii's intrastate flights were previously regulated by the state until preempted by the 1978 Airline Deregulation Act and are currently treated as federally-regulated interstate travel despite occurring entirely within the state.

Requires transmission of certified copies to the President, U.S. Senate Majority Leader, U.S. House Speaker, and Hawaii's Congressional Delegation.