Honorable Calvin K.Y. Say

Speaker, House of Representatives

Twenty-First State Legislature

Regular Session of 2002

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Transportation, to which was referred H.C.R. No. 125 entitled:

begs leave to report as follows:

The purpose of this concurrent resolution is to request United Airlines to resume its nonstop service between Chicago and Honolulu to improve air travel for both visitors and Hawaii residents.

Several United Airlines pilots, the Airline Association of Flight Attendants and several concerned citizens testified in support of this measure.

Non-stop flights between Honolulu and Chicago, such as those offered by United Airlines until February 2001, make travel to and from the mainland, especially to the east coast and midwest, convenient for visitors and residents. Hawaii's economy is also affected by lack of this direct service as passengers must spend more travelling time to get to and from Hawaii and less time actually vacationing or conducting business in the islands.

As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Transportation that is attached to this report, your Committee concurs with the intent and purpose of H.C.R. No. 125 and recommends that it be referred to the Committee on Tourism and Culture.