Hey guys,

We've got a trip coming up this summer to OGG and I'm trying to put together plans A-Z if we can't get on our LAX-OGG (or return) flights.

I can significantly increase my opportunities to get on a DL flight if we come/go through HNL. A few questions:

1. How easy is it to get to/from HNL to OGG? I see pretty much hourly frequency on Hawaiian. Anyone know what the loads are typically like? Is this a "walk up and hop on any flight" kinda thing, or are they always jam packed?

2. What's the best way to go about buying ZED fares? My plan is to buy ZED's to/from HNL/OGG for the whole family. Also, I'm planning to buy ZED's on AA and UAL from OGG-LAX and/or HNL-mainland as backups to get out of Hawaii (which I've heard is a nightmare).

Is this overkill? I'd rather not have $1000+ tied up in ZED's if I don't have to. Is it fairly straightforward to return them if unused?

3. Anyone have any other advice for getting to/from OGG via ZED's or otherwise? I'll book a j/s if I have to, but I need to find seats for my wife and 2 small kids.


Scoop? You out there? I remember you posting something about ZED's several days ago. How easy is it to buy/return them?


Thanks!