The start of jet air travel reduced the flying time between cities on the mainland of the United States and Honolulu. Airlines lowered their fares and scheduled more and more flights between many cities and Honolulu. Honolulu's rapid growth has created several problems. The most serious one is a housing shortage, accompanied by high building costs and limited space. The government has given financial aid to many home builders, but the shortage remains.
Many residents fear that the hotel construction boom threatens Honolulu's scenic beauty.
To help solve this problem, Honolulu's government has limited hotel construction in certain areas. City leaders are also studying improvements in mass transportation to relieve the growing traffic problem. How to cite this article.