Physical Comfort

• Chew gum, yawn, or suck on hard candies to help relieve the pressure in your ears
• Drink plenty of water while onboard the aircraft to avoid dehydration during the flight.
• Do light stretching exercises in your seat and walk through the cabin frequently (when safe to do so).
• Consult your physician if you suffer from airsickness. He or she may be able to prescribe medication for this.
• The relatively low humidity in the cabin can increase allergy or asthma symptoms. Take preventative measures as necessary.

To Combat Jet Lag

• Reset your watch to the destination's time as soon as you get on the plane. If it's daytime at your destination, try to stay awake during the flight. Walking around the cabin may help keep you alert. If it's nighttime, try to sleep. You may find it helpful to use earplugs and a sleeping mask to block out distractions on the plane.
• Eat before you get on the plane so that hunger does not prevent you from sleeping during the flight. Inform the flight attendant that you will not be eating so that you are not awakened for a meal.
• If you're using a blanket, buckle your seat belt over the blanket. That way, a flight attendant checking seat belts won’t awaken you.
• If it's daytime when you arrive but nighttime at home, don't sleep. Instead, try doing some light exercise, like walking, to help revive your body and stop it from producing sleep-inducing hormones.

Additional Tips for Comfort

• Reserve an aisle seat so that you can easily access the bathroom and move about the cabin.
• Getting up and walking regularly will help combat swelling and discomfort.
• Bring a copy of your medical records and ask your doctor for a referral in case of an emergency while you are away. 
• Wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothes and flat shoes. Wear layers if you are prone to body-temperature fluctuations.
• Keep your seatbelt low around your hips, not around your abdomen.
• Get a small pillow from the flight attendant and place it under your lower back to avoid back strain.
• Drink plenty of water—at least one liter for every two hours in flight.

Inter-island Travel

The Hawaiian Islands are served by three inter-island airlines.

To get to the Inter-Island or Commuter Terminal at Honolulu International Airport:  

• The free Wiki-Wiki (Hawaiian for fast, speedy) Shuttle at the Honolulu International Airport provides transportation to and from the departure gates and the Main Terminal and between terminal buildings. Look for signs directing you to the Wiki-Wiki Shuttle.
• It’s a 10 to 15-minute walk from the Main Terminal to the Inter-Island Terminal. There will be signs directing you to INTER-ISLAND FLIGHTS, HAWAIIAN.
  
• The Commuter Terminal is a 2- to 5-minute walk beyond the Inter-Island Terminal.
  
• Courtesy phones in the Main Terminal, Inter-Island Terminal, and Commuter Terminal are accessible except between the hours of 12:30 a.m. and 4:00 a.m.
  

Flights from the Islands of Kauai, Hawaii (Big Island), Maui, Molokai and Lanai: Each principal Neighbor Island airport features just one commercial-flight terminal building. Walking distances are short enough that routine shuttle services on airport grounds are not offered.

Hawaii is one of the most transportation-friendly vacation destinations in the world. And it starts the moment you arrive.

Ground transportation is available at all airports in Hawaii.

Taxi and chauffeured limousine services are available at all passenger terminals on the baggage claim level.

• A taxi will cost approximately to from the airport to Waikiki during non-rush hour periods.
   
• Airport Waikiki Express, operated by Roberts Hawaii, is a direct service bus that stops at many Waikiki Hotels. The cost to Waikiki via Airport Waikiki Express is .00 one-way and .00 round trip. A maximum of two bags per person is allowed.
  
• City buses ("TheBus") on Oahu provide inexpensive transportation to and from Waikiki. Baggage is allowed if it can fit on your lap or under your seat. Backpacks with metal frames are not allowed. One-way fares are .00 for adults and .00 for children up to 18 years of age. Call (808) 848-5555 for route information.
  

• Allow plenty of time, particularly if traveling to the airport during rush hour (6:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.).

• Taxis and shuttles are available from most hotels.

• If you're driving a rental car, leave yourself enough time to fill the tank if you have to, get the car turned in, and transit to the departure terminal.

• Plan to arrive at the airport at least two hours prior to departure for interisland flights and three hours prior to flights to the U.S. Mainland.