Pacific Wings (Kahului) has been directed by the US Department of Transportation to extend operating its Kamuela Essential Air Service contract for an additional 30 days, through to October 10, 2013, or until Mokulele Airlines (MHO, Kona) inaugurates its service (slated for September 21), whichever occurs first. According to the DoT, Pacific Wings is currently held to operate its EAS contract at Kamuela by Order 2013-7-19, July 24, 2013, which was to run until September 10, 2013. No reason has been given for Mokulele's delayed entry into the Kamuela-Kahului route.