Well let’s assume for a second that the unionized Hawaiian construction force is the fearsome force of nature you think it is. Do you really think SWA has gotten this far into the process without a plan for gate space? No, really? I know the play it by the seat of your pants image of Herb’s airline is still nominally pushed, but do you really think they haven’t already explored the possibilities and don’t have solutions waiting to be implemented? That they’ve taken a step this far and haven’t consulted with officials and companies about permitting, the construction process and objective realities of airport expansion a couple of thousand miles off the mainland?

Maybe they won’t be able to get concrete or asphalt. Give me a break.