A massive magnitude 8.8 earthquake struck off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula on July 30, 2025, triggering tsunami warnings across the Pacific that impacted western coastal regions including Hawaii, California, Alaska, and Japan. As a result, Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines paused, diverted, or canceled numerous flights to the Hawaiian Islands as a precaution—some flights en route were returned to the mainland and airports temporarily suspended operations. Hawaii saw limited tsunami waves up to five feet, prompting evacuations and widespread travel disruption, though no fatalities have been confirmed. Airlines implemented flexible booking waivers for travelers affected by the advisories and disturbances.
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