Travelers trying to leave Kauai face long waits at the airport as flights restart after Hurricane Lowell — a headache for anyone with a trip booked this week.

• Hawaiian and Alaska Airlines are warning passengers about long TSA lines at Lihue Airport.
• Both airlines canceled dozens of flights during the storm, and everyone is trying to fly out at once.
• Families are showing up hours early to make their flights.
• The island still shows heavy storm damage, with flooding in low-lying areas.

Outlook: Expect crowded terminals and slow security at Lihue until the backlog of canceled flights clears.