Not long ago, Southwest Airlines announced they'd finally install in-seat power onboard their aircraft. The caveat to this, though, was that it's USB-A and -C ports only, and, at least for now, would only be onboard new-build aircraft. However, we learn that Southwest is installing new cabins, too. That seems odd, given the tight timing between these two announcements. You'd … [Read more...] about Southwest is Installing New Cabins
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Companion Pass Sign-Up Bonus!
Here's a new card offer you shouldn't sleep on - Companion Pass sign-up bonus on all Southwest consumer co-brand credit cards PLUS bonus points! Mind you, this isn't some three-month preview offer. You get to keep that status for almost a year, depending on when you apply and get approved. … [Read more...] about Companion Pass Sign-Up Bonus!
Amex Remixes Delta Cards
Following the massive changes announced last year, including some that impacted co-brand credit cards, it's hardly unexpected to see yet more SkyMiles-related changes. This time, though, they impact just the cards and Amex Remixes Delta cards with new benefits but also higher annual fees. … [Read more...] about Amex Remixes Delta Cards
Hawaiian Airlines’ 2023 Financial Results
On January 31, Hawaii's hometown airline held its Q4 2023 and full-year earnings call. Unfortunately, Hawaiian Airlines' 2023 financial results weren't good. Of course, we knew this was going to be the case and that they're expected to remain bad for the next few years. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Airlines’ 2023 Financial Results
Hawaiian Surrendered Its Haneda Slots
We just learned about American's win in the battle for Delta's unused Haneda slot. But now, it appears more will become available again as Hawaiian surrendered its Haneda slots. Honestly, I wasn't expecting that, even though doing so makes sense. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Surrendered Its Haneda Slots
American Got the Haneda Slot
Not long ago, I reported on United and American going after an abandoned Delta Haneda slot. United even went after Hawaiian's under-utilized Haneda slot. Of course both went into the requests full of confidence, but it appears that American got the Haneda slot, not United. … [Read more...] about American Got the Haneda Slot
Alaska v Hawaiian-First Class Comparison
In my last installment of the series, I'm covering Alaska v Hawaiian-First Class. Admittedly, this is a topic that I have very little experience of my own with. Unlike many of the big-name travel bloggers, I rarely travel in First because I just don't have the points/miles or cash to do so. But it's pretty easy to draw conclusions here. … [Read more...] about Alaska v Hawaiian-First Class Comparison
Hawaiian Boosts Domestic Service for Summer ’24
With Japanese demand continuing to lag far behind pre-pandemic levels, Hawaiian has an abundance of capacity. To make use of this capacity and to, hopefully, shore up its financials, Hawaiian boosts domestic service for summer '24, doubling down on some of its more popular routes. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Boosts Domestic Service for Summer ’24
Whistleblower Points to the Cause of AS1282
At this point, it's pretty evident what happened with AS1282 - a manufacturing issues, not an engineering one. However, the official NTSB report will take a year or two to come out, so if you don't want to wait, a whistleblowers points to the cause of AS1282. … [Read more...] about Whistleblower Points to the Cause of AS1282
Alaska-Hawaiian Merger Backstory
Gather around, everyone! Thanks to a recent proxy statement filed by Hawaiian Airlines, we now know the Alaska-Hawaiian merger backstory. And, oh boy! I wasn't expecting things to go the way they apparently did. It also sheds light on the why, which is along the lines of what I was originally thinking. … [Read more...] about Alaska-Hawaiian Merger Backstory