HI HCR157

Urges the United States and State of Hawaii to recognize and address the air transportation crisis affecting residents of Molokai and Lānaʻi.

Identifies that only Mokulele Airlines currently provides air service to these islands after Makani Kai Air and Ohana by Hawaiian Airlines ceased operations following the COVID-19 pandemic.

Highlights that unreliable and expensive air transportation prevents residents from accessing critical medical care, causing missed appointments including chemotherapy treatments and surgeries that can take weeks or months to reschedule.

Notes that federal regulations hinder the State's ability to manage air transportation and improve services for these communities.

Directs transmission of certified copies to federal officials including the President, Congress members, Secretary of Transportation, FAA Administrator, Hawaii's Congressional delegation, the Governor, and Mokulele Airlines CEO.