May Day is Lei Day in Hawai'i Nei, and as has been the case for years now, Hawaiian Airlines is running a sweepstakes! However, this time you can enter to win 200k HawaiianMiles if you live almost anywhere Hawaiian flies! Moreover, each entry region will have multiple grand prize winners! … [Read more...] about Enter to Win 200k HawaiianMiles!
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Hawaiian Air Q1 2024 Financial Results
For the past several years, Hawaii's hometown airline has been losing money - a trend that isn't likely to change anytime soon - and was readily apparent in the Hawaiian Air Q1 2024 financial results. However, we did learn some interesting bits of info during their earnings call. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Air Q1 2024 Financial Results
Hawaiian Has Paused Its 717 Replacement Study
The other week, the incredible Sam Chui hopped aboard Hawaiian's inaugural SFO-HNL Boeing 787 flight. There were several surprises in his video and companion write up, including the fact that Hawaiian has paused its 717 replacement study. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Has Paused Its 717 Replacement Study
Hawaiian Taps AFI KLM EM For 787 Parts MRO
Being a smaller airline, Hawaiian outsources a lot of components of its maintenance programs, and that's not changing with its new Dreamliners. What is changing, though, is their chosen partner for the carbon birds, as Hawaiian taps AFI KLM EM for 787 parts MRO. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Taps AFI KLM EM For 787 Parts MRO
Hawaiian Passengers Filed Suit to Block Merger with Alaska
Honolulu-based KHON 2 News reported on Monday that a group of Hawaiian passengers filed suit to block merger Alaska Airlines. However, to me, the argument being presented by the plaintiffs is rather weak. Let's discuss. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Passengers Filed Suit to Block Merger with Alaska
Red-Eye Flights Could Be Big for Southwest
Having overnight flights is the norm rather than the exception these days. However, the airline of LUV has never operated them regularly, but are planning to. That's great, as red-eye flights could be big for Southwest! … [Read more...] about Red-Eye Flights Could Be Big for Southwest
United Airlines Introduces Family Sharing
The points & miles community has long been clamoring for the ability to pool miles amongst family members. Now, that's a reality with one airline, as United Airlines introduces family sharing. However, there is one potentially huge catch, depending on what your travel habits are. … [Read more...] about United Airlines Introduces Family Sharing
American Changes Its WiFi Program
On the same day Alaska Air launched its awful WiFi and discounts subscription program, Alaska Access, Oneworld partner American Air announced changes to its in-flight WiFi offerings, and they couldn't be more different than what Alaska did. … [Read more...] about American Changes Its WiFi Program
Ugh: Alaska Air Launches a Discount Membership
I woke up yesterday to an email from Alaska Air - my preferred airline - that made me go "wtf?!" It seems they've taking a page out of retail's playbook (I'm looking at you, Best Buy), and starting a BS subscription service. Yup, Alaska Air launches a discount membership program, that I think is stupid … [Read more...] about Ugh: Alaska Air Launches a Discount Membership
Mokulele Seeks Subsidies for Lanai Service
Mokulele hasn't been doing all that well lately. It's struggling to maintain any semblance of reliability and profitability. So news that Mokulele seeks subsidies for Lanai service should come as no surprise, then. … [Read more...] about Mokulele Seeks Subsidies for Lanai Service