Lihue Airport on Kauai is open again, which is good news for travelers, though flights are still running behind.

• The state transportation department reopened the airport after a shutdown.
• Travelers should check their flight status with the airline before leaving for the airport.
• Delays are expected, so passengers are told to arrive extra early for check-in and security.
• Normal schedules have not fully recovered yet.

Outlook: Flights should return to normal over the coming days, but expect knock-on delays until the backlog clears.