We're closing in on the Alaska-Hawaiian single operating certificate, which should be issued in about four months. As such, we've seen Alaska Air Group begin to make fleet moves and other changes. The most notable of these other changes are those occurring as Hawaiian prepares for loyatly integration. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Prepares for Loyalty Integration
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Alaska Air Orders More Dreamliners
Alaska Airlines is preparing to launch its first European route next year. To do this, we know they'll be assuming the first (former) Hawaiian Airlines Boeing 787-9 delivery, which is expected to occur in 2026. However, the existing order of 12 frames is insufficient to fuel their ambitions. As such, Alaska Air orders more Dreamliners and converts some Boeing 737 MAX … [Read more...] about Alaska Air Orders More Dreamliners
The New Chase Sapphire Reserve
Over a month ago, rumors surfaced that significant changes were on the way to the Chase Sapphire Reserve, including a substantial annual fee increase. Well, those rumors turned out to be true, as the new Chase Sapphire Reserve dropped on June 17, 2025, confirming virtually all of the rumored changes, and then some. … [Read more...] about The New Chase Sapphire Reserve
Hawaiian A330 Update and Other News
This post is going to be a mixed bag, as there are several topics I want to cover. The top of these, of course, is the Hawaiian A330 update, along with an important reminders about Daniel K. Inouye International Airport, and my thoughts on the Air India 171 tragedy. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian A330 Update and Other News
The End is Approaching for Hawaiian Dreamliners
Last week marked a major milestone in Alaska Air's bid to become a global airline - the announcement of its first European destination. However, this news also signals that the end is approaching for Hawaiian Dreamliners. So, to me, and I'm sure many of you reading this, this development is bittersweet. … [Read more...] about The End is Approaching for Hawaiian Dreamliners
Regent Seaglider Performance Comes into Focus
Hailed as an environmentally friendly way to transform intra-Hawai'i travel, Regent's seaglider concepts have attracted the intrest of both Southern Airways/Mokulele and Hawaiian Airlines. However, I've always been skeptical of the technology, given the challenging operating conditions around the islands. And now those suspicions have been confirmed as the Regent Seaglider … [Read more...] about Regent Seaglider Performance Comes into Focus