Support JAL Kona Flight!

Support JAL Kona Flight!

During these challenging economic times, we are again facing the risk of losing one of Hawai‘i’s major direct airlift routes. Japan Airlines (JAL) executives are considering canceling the direct flight from Narita to Kona, which will not only impact Hawai‘i Island’s economy, but also our overall community. 

For more than 15 years, JAL has provided a daily, direct flight from Narita to Kona International Airport, which is the second international point of entry into the state of Hawai‘i.  This route has served as a critical lifeline to Hawai‘i, which has helped to cultivate our strong ties with Japan and its people.  Additionally, our partnership with JAL has produced countless jobs for our residents, provided benefits to our community, and has been a strong backbone to our visitor industry.

Please join us in urging JAL officials to reassess their impending decision.  You can help by signing our petition or writing a letter of support:

OPTION 1 – SIGN OUR PETITION

To sign the online petition supporting JAL’s Narita-Kona flight, visit:

www.support_jal_kona_flight.epetitions.net

Please share this petition with your friends and family! 

OPTION 2 – WRITE A LETTER OF SUPPORT
Feel free to create a letter of your own, or you can use our template below:

Aloha to our friends at Japan Airlines: 

As a resident of Hawai‘i, I would like to say thank you for Japan Airlines (JAL) continued commitment and support of our state.  JAL is an important part of Hawai‘i’s visitor industry and we value the relationships we have developed over the years. 

Since 1996, JAL has provided a daily, direct flight from Narita to Kona International Airport.  This flight is important to Hawai‘i’s tourism economy, the economic well-being of Hawai‘i Island and our entire community. While we understand the difficult task of evaluating all of JAL’s routes, we humbly urge you to continue service from Narita to Kona. 

Our hope is that the preservation of the Narita to Kona flight will help to benefit JAL and Hawai‘i well into the future while maintaining our cultural bond between Japan and Hawai‘i.  JAL will always be considered a friend of Hawai‘i, and we thank you for your continued support and many years of service to our islands. 

Please send all letters to Hawai‘i Tourism Authority, 1801 Kalākaua Ave., Honolulu, Hawai‘i 96815. 

ADDITIONAL FACTS ABOUT TOURISM ON HAWAI‘I ISLAND 

According to the results of the 2009 Resident Sentiments on Tourism Survey specific to Hawai‘i County:

•    In response to the questions, “What would you say are some positives or benefits of tourism?” – 63% of Hawai‘i County residents, and the highest percentage of all counties, said the economic impact of tourism.
•    Using a 10-point scale where 10 means completely agree and 1 means do not agree at all, how much do you (Hawai‘i Island residents) agree that…

Tourism generates the most jobs for residents    7.3/10
Tourism spending trickles down to local businesses    8.1/10
Tourism is an industry whose success I care about    7.5/10
Tourism creates entertainment & enrichment opportunities for residents    6.8/10

•    Additionally, using a 10-point scale where 10 means extremely satisfied and 1 means not satisfied at all, how satisfied are you overall that the visitor industry contributes to a sustainable economy: 6.6/10
•    Total visitor expenditures in 2009 for Hawai‘i Island: $1.245 billion, $146.7 PPPD spending.

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