In anticipation of increased travel to the Hawaiʻi, Governor Ige and the Hawaiʻi Safe Travels team have led an effort to expand Pre-Clear programs with domestic and international airline partners. This process allows travelers to confirm compliance with the Safe Travels Program prior to departure and bypass mandatory airport screenings upon arrival.
Travelers meeting Hawaiʻi’s testing requirements will be exempt from quarantine and receive a Pre-Clear wristband from their air carrier’s guest-service agents who will verify their documents before boarding. Once in Hawaiʻi, travelers will be allowed to deplane and bypass airport screening lines.
The pre-clearance option is expected to streamline the arrival process and provide travelers confidence when booking a trip to the Hawaiʻi.
To qualify for pre-cleared arrival into Hawaii, travelers must complete the following prior to departure:
- Create a Safe Travels account for every adult on the itinerary.
- Add all flight and lodging information to the account.
- Complete the mandatory health questionnaire within the account.
- Upload negative test results (PDF format) for every adult and minor (five years and older) on the itinerary to Safe Travels prior to boarding. Bringing a printed copy of negative testing results is also recommended. Note that the COVID-19 test must be from a Trusted Testing and Travel Partner and taken no earlier than 72 hours prior to departure.
Below is a list of Pre-Clear Airline Partners:
- Alaska Airlines: Pre-Clear is offered from all U.S. mainland hubs with non-stop flights to Hawaii.
- All Nippon Airways: Currently in training and will soon offer pre-clearance for its flights from Japan.
- Hawaiian Airlines: Over 15 cities, including Japan and Korea, offer Pre-Clear. Austin and other locations are coming soon.
- Japan Airlines: Pre-Clear is currently offered for premier guests out of Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) and will be expanded to all travelers starting March 26, 2021.
- Southwest Airlines: Offering Pre-Clear service from five gateway airports in California.
- United Airlines: Pre-Clear is offered from all U.S. mainland hubs with flights to Hawaii.
