Let's face it: few things are more annoying than boarding an airplane. To cut down on the pain a bit and to increase its operational efficiency, United changed its boarding process. Some don't seem to like it, but I think the new process is a brilliant idea. … [Read more...] about United Changed Its Boarding Process
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American Applies For Another Haneda Slot
It looks like United isn't the only one seeking to expand at Japan's most coveted airport, as American applies for another Haneda slot, too. However, if the slot is awarded to American, this won't be a new route. Rather, they'd be resurrecting a route they attempted a decade ago. … [Read more...] about American Applies For Another Haneda Slot
What Hawaiian Should Replace the 717 With
I'm not sure why, but a lot of attention has been given to Hawaiian's impending fleet renewal decision. But as readers know, this is old news - they announced this way back in June. But, whatever. I'm here to give my two cents. This is what Hawaiian should replace the 717 with, in my opinion. … [Read more...] about What Hawaiian Should Replace the 717 With
Delta SkyMiles Goes Revenue-Based
Tell me you hate giving freebies to frequent fliers without telling me you hate giving freebies. Well, the airline with one of the worst frequent flyer programs around did just that as Delta SkyMiles goes revenue-based. SkyPesos was already partially so before this, but now they've gone for the jugular. … [Read more...] about Delta SkyMiles Goes Revenue-Based
Hawaiian Announces Initial 787 Routes
From the very beginning, we knew Hawaiian Airlines would put their new Dreamliners on West Coast routes for familiarization. But now we know what routes specifically will be blessed with visits from the carbon bird as Hawaiian announces initial 787 routes. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Announces Initial 787 Routes
Hawaiian’s Latest Issues Don’t Surprise Me
Recently, Hawaii's hometown airline had several infuriating failures. And, based on my less serious issues with them, Hawaiian's latest issues don't surprise me at all. In fact, I'd say this is par for the course, just on a larger scale. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian’s Latest Issues Don’t Surprise Me
Hawaiian Airlines World Elite MC 2023 Review
While I no longer have this card, so many people in Hawaii do, that I think it's still worthwhile for me to do a Hawaiian Airlines World Elite MC 2023 review, especially in light of the new features the card picked up not long ago. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Airlines World Elite MC 2023 Review
Hawaiian Airlines Contracts With SIAEC
Hawaii's hometown airline does quite a bit of maintenance here in Honolulu. However, for heavy checks, they send their aircraft away. And for the Airbuses, Hawaiian Airlines contracts with SIAEC. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Airlines Contracts With SIAEC
The End for Hawaiian 717s May Be Near
Hawaiian's inter-island fleet is becoming the bain of their existence. The venerable McDonnell Douglas-designed and Boeing-built aircraft are constantly breaking. But based on remarks by the Airline's CEO earlier this month, it appears that the end for Hawaiian 717s may be near. … [Read more...] about The End for Hawaiian 717s May Be Near
United Sneaks in a Massive Devaluation
In what seems to be an ever-more common occurrence nowadays, United sneaks in a massive devaluation. That's not hyperbole, by the way. United's Mileage Plus redemption devaluation is truly next-level awful. … [Read more...] about United Sneaks in a Massive Devaluation