Hawaiian Flowers
Hawaiian Airlines is Hawaii's largest airline. Since 1929, it has brought visitors to the Islands from points in the Western U.S. and the South Pacific. When flying Hawaiian Air, it's important to keep in mind state laws and airline rules for baggage and carriage. For those passengers that may want to wear a lovely Hawaiian Lei or bring any flowers to Hawaii, there are specific rules they must follow.
Bringing Flowers to Hawaii
Before bringing a flower to Hawaii, you must first check with the Hawaii Department of Agriculture to see if it is legal to bring into the state. Certain flowers, including orchids, will require special documentation or may have to be held in a quarantine facility before they can be released to the owner. The Department of Agriculture can provide you with an up-to-date restricted plant list.
Hawaii Department of Agriculture
1428 S. King St.
Honolulu, HI 96814
808-973-9560
hawaii.gov/hdoa
Checking the Flowers as Baggage
Hawaiian Airlines will let you check flowers in your baggage, but they suggest you follow the State of Hawaii's Department of Agriculture Guidelines on transporting flowers. The flowers must be packed and labeled as "Agriculture Commodities" or "Plant Materials." The package must also be accompanied by an invoice detailing the contents and quantities. When you arrive in the airport, the flowers must be claimed on a "Plants and Animals Declaration Form" and turned over to the Hawaii Department of Agriculture Plant Quarantine inspector. A Hawaiian Airlines flight attendant can provide you with the proper declaration form.
Hawaiian Airlines's Rules on Flowers
According to Hawaiian Airlines's Contract of Carriage, Hawaiian Airlines will not assume any liability for a passenger's flowers. Passengers are allowed to carry-on or check-in flowers at their own risk. The airline will not be responsible if your flowers are damaged in transit. The airline will also not be held responsible for improper documentation that may result in criminal penalty or financial loss. Please refer to the Hawaiian Airlines website for up-to-date information on their carriage policies.
Hawaiian Airlines
3375 Koapaka Street, G-350
Honolulu, HI 96819
808-835-3700
hawaiianair.com
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