Richard Borreca’s column was an accurate and succinct observation of the decrepit condition of an airport that welcomes more than 10 million visitors a year (“Hawaii needs and deserves modern functioning airport in Honolulu hub,” Star-Advertiser, On Politics, June 16).

It is embarrassing that, in light of the vast amount of taxes collected annually from our visitors, Hawaii fails to provide them with a memorable first and last impression. Travelers in this day and age have broad and affordable options to select from for their escapes to paradises.

As a frequent traveler myself, I am repulsed at the filth, tiles falling off the bathroom walls and lack of shopping and restaurant options.

One only need to travel to Houston, Denver or Chicago to learn how a successful, clean and welcoming airport enhances the travel experience and impacts a traveler’s choice of routes.

Deborah A. Luckett

Waialae-Kahala

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