As it tries to fend off an activist investor who has no idea how to run an airline, big changes are coming to Southwest Airlines in an attempt to improve its financial performance, as well as to enhance its customer experience. … [Read more...] about Big Changes Are Coming to Southwest
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Hawaiian Air Winter 2024 Schedule
Hawaiian Airlines typically bulks up its West Coast schedule during the colder months of the year. This year, the Hawaiian Air Winter 2024 schedule is no different and will feature several seasonal routes up and down the West Coast. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Air Winter 2024 Schedule
American and APFA Reached a Tentative Agreement
Good news to American Airlines passengers - American and APFA reached a tentative agreement last week Friday. Though the new agreement must be ratified by the union's members, it substantially lowers the risk of a strike happening at the airline in the near-term. … [Read more...] about American and APFA Reached a Tentative Agreement
Alaska and Hawaiian Applied for Exemptions
Though Alaska's acquisition of Hawaiian is still pending Department of Justice approval, the two airlines are continuing to work toward their eventual combination. We recently learned that Alaska and Hawaiian applied for exemptions with the Department of Transportation. … [Read more...] about Alaska and Hawaiian Applied for Exemptions
Delta Business Basic is Confirmed
Delta Air Lines is consistently the most profitable of the legacy U.S. airlines. However, that's not stopping it from trying to find more ways to make money. Unfortunately, that usually comes at the cost of passengers, which is the case now as Delta Business Basic is confirmed by the airline. … [Read more...] about Delta Business Basic is Confirmed
Hawaiian Flight Overshot the Runway at OGG
Yesterday, a Hawaiian flight overshot the runway at OGG. The incident must have been a frightening one for all onboard, but reports indicate that no one was injured. The exact cause of the accident is still under investigation. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Flight Overshot the Runway at OGG
Enter to Win 1 Million Rapid Rewards Points!
Recently, Southwest Airlines reached 1 million followers on Instagram. I was shocked that they didn't already have that many followers, but that's beside the point. This is especially true as the milestone is why you can now enter to win 1 million Rapid Rewards points! … [Read more...] about Enter to Win 1 Million Rapid Rewards Points!
Fiji Airways is Adopting AAdvantage
The past six months have been quite eventful for Pacific-based carriers. First, Alaska Air announced it would acquire Hawaiian Airlines, but preserve the brand. Then, Fiji Airways announced that they would become full Oneworld members. Well, now Fiji Airways is adopting AAdvantage as its loyalty program. … [Read more...] about Fiji Airways is Adopting AAdvantage
The Future of Southwest is in Jeopardy
Southwest Airlines is a love-it-or-hate-it airline. It offers a barebones style of service but also provides free things that no other airline in the U.S. does. However, the future of Southwest is in jeopardy as an activist investor attempts to change the very character of the airline. Why? For short-term profits, of course. … [Read more...] about The Future of Southwest is in Jeopardy
Review: Southwest 3524 Honolulu to Kahului
To kick off our visit to Maui post-fire, we hopped on a quick flight with Southwest Airlines. Specifically, we chose a mid-morning departure, Southwest 3524 Honolulu to Kahului. Thankfully, things weren't too crazy despite us traveling during a typically busy time on one of the busiest travel weekends of the year. … [Read more...] about Review: Southwest 3524 Honolulu to Kahului