After direct release in Honolulu, can my dogs freely travel to the Big Island?

"Thank you so much for all of the great information. My main concern is my two little Chihuahua's. If I have all of their paperwork when we arrive in Honolulu, they will be directly released from the airport, avoiding the quarantine process all together? Then after the dogs have direct release from Honolulu, they are free to fly to The Big Island? Thank you so much for your time."
-- Ashley M.

When you arrive in Honolulu your pets will be taken to the quarantine area at the airport where their paperwork will be looked at and, as I recall, they will examine your pet's ears for mites. This is where you would pick them up. They should be available for release about 30 minutes after your plane lands. Once they are released they are free to travel anywhere in the Islands. You will need to check-in your pets again for the inter-island flight. I've heard you can use a carry-on kennel for small dogs and keep them on your lap during the flight. Check with Hawaiian or Aloha for more details.