Mr. Dunkerley's position is understandable. As the President and CEO of Hawaiian Airlines (HA) his goal is to maintain profit performance for the company. profit performance which brings high dividends for HA's shareholders and performance bonuses for HA's top execs.

Good performance for the Hawai'i tourist industry means a rising annual visitor count. But it also produces problems for Hawai'i residents because "more bodies" create overcrowding and added stress to traffic, infrastructure and the overall quality of life for Hawai'i residents.

Tour companies are pushing tourists out of the commercialized urban ghetto of Waikiki into the peaceful, pristine communities of Kailua and the North Shore turning them into a tourist nightmare that has these communities up in arms.

imho the best solution is fewer bodies and a higher quality cultural visitor experience that adds tangible value for the visitor, more profit for the industry and peace of mind for the people of Hawai'i.

ponokeali'i