Summary Mokulele Airlines has grounded most of its fleet due to documentation discrepancies, leaving travelers stranded in Hawaii. The airline is working to inspect aircraft for safety concerns and prioritize transport for those with medical needs or connecting flights. Previous incidents with engine replacements and flight cancellations have caused frustration for frequent travelers.
Regional Hawaiian carrier Mokulele Airlines has grounded most of its fleet this weekend due to potential discrepancies in the documentation of landing gear servicing. The grounding of aircraft has many travelers stranded across Hawaii According to a letter provided to Hawaii Public Radio by Mokulele's President of Hawaii Operations, Louis Saint-Cyr, the airline had identified potential discrepancies in documentation. As a precautionary measure to the concern, the airline abruptly decided to ground certain aircraft until thorough inspections could occur .
Residents of Moloka'i use Mokulele Airlines as their only commercial operator to neighboring islands. The grounding of many aircraft in the airline's fleet has also stranded passengers in O'ahu and Maui, and they will now look for boat transport to get back home to Moloka'i. Discover the key airlines flying inter-island routes in Hawaii, their destinations, and aircraft, connecting the islands seamlessly.
Get all the latest airline route news right here Cancelled flights across the network With flights across Molokai's network in disarray, passe.