S.R. No. 139 Summary

• Department of Transportation is requested to study the feasibility of bringing additional airlines to Molokai Airport, which has been served by only one passenger airline since January 2021

• Study should address high ticket costs, limited flight availability, frequent delays and cancellations that burden residents needing to travel for work, medical appointments, and family reasons

• Department must submit findings, recommendations, and any proposed legislation to the Legislature no later than twenty days before the convening of the Regular Session of 2025

• Resolution cites concerns that lack of dependable, accessible flights to major hubs like Honolulu could create health and safety issues for rural Molokai residents