HONOLULU (KHON2) — Despite nationwide airport disruptions, Hawaiʻi’s airports have not seen any significant disruption during the government shutdown, the Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation said.
Local federal employees have been reporting to work — despite their work being unpaid — preventing travel hiccups at the islands’ airports.
“We know federal workers and their families are facing uncertainty as a result of the shutdown. The fact that they continue to show up for work at our airports to minimize air travel disruptions is a testament to their character and shows how much they care for their fellow Hawaiʻi residents as well as our visitors,” Gov. Josh Green said. “The state will do whatever we can to support federal airport workers in Hawaiʻi as they continue to provide critical services to air travelers.”
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There is little disruption at airport security lines, air traffic control and agricultural inspections, HDOT said…