United CEO Oscar Munoz was in Hawaii the other week to meet with airline employees and government officials. And, during his visit, Munoz committed United to invest $200 million in Hawaii airports. … [Read more...] about United to Invest $200 Million in Hawaii Airports
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Hawaiian Airlines is Ending Beijing Service
For some time now, some travel industry experts have been hoping to develop China into a new source of visitors. And, as a result, airlines began opening new routes there. But now, Hawaiian Airlines is ending Beijing service as visitors haven't materialized as was hoped. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Airlines is Ending Beijing Service
Hurricane Lane Update + Korean SkyPass Reminder
If you've been following along with this blog of the national news, you'd know that a hurricane is barreling towards Hawaii. So let's take do a Hurricane Lane update as it passes the islands. And if you've forgotten, remember that transferring points to Korean SkyPass will no longer be possible soon. … [Read more...] about Hurricane Lane Update + Korean SkyPass Reminder
Earning Hawaiian Award Flights Post-SkyPass
Korean SkyPass has long offered the best value when redeeming points or miles for travel to and from Hawaii. But since transferring points to SkyPass won't be an option come August 25, it's time to re-think our Hawaii award travel strategy. And so this is what earning Hawaiian award flights post-SkyPass will be like. … [Read more...] about Earning Hawaiian Award Flights Post-SkyPass
Some Updates on Southwest Hawaii Service
Southwest Airlines, disappointingly, didn't divulge any new information on its Hawaii service during its Q2 earnings call. However, they did talk to the folks over at Beat of Hawaii. So, here are some updates on Southwest Hawaii service. … [Read more...] about Some Updates on Southwest Hawaii Service
Which US Airline Handles Bags the Best?
Ever wonder which US airline handles bags the best? Well, luggage storage company, Luggagehero, did a study to find out who's the best and who's the worst. And while some rankings are a given, some of the results surprise me. … [Read more...] about Which US Airline Handles Bags the Best?
Hawaiian Airlines Card Annual Fee Increase
Is there going to be a Hawaiian Airlines card annual fee increase for existing cardholders? The "new card" launch yesterday sure seems to hint at an increase. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Airlines Card Annual Fee Increase
Earning Hawaiian Air Award Flights with Credit Cards
It's been exactly two years since I last went over how to earn HawaiianMiles with credit cards. So, I'm going to revisit this topic, but change it up and talk about earning Hawaiian Air award flights with credit cards. … [Read more...] about Earning Hawaiian Air Award Flights with Credit Cards
New ANA Lounge is Coming to HNL
As most of you have likely already heard, a new ANA lounge is coming to HNL. The location of this lounge, though, is intriguing. And based on current gate usage, I wonder how operations will change at the airport in the near future. … [Read more...] about New ANA Lounge is Coming to HNL
AirAsia X Ups Hawaii Frequencies
Thanks to strong demand, AirAsia X ups Hawaii frequencies. And, I can't say I'm surprised! … [Read more...] about AirAsia X Ups Hawaii Frequencies