One of the greatest benefits of the Chase Sapphire Reserve is its super flexible travel statement credit. So, news that Chase is changing the CSR travel credit can be very disconcerting. Thankfully, the change occurring isn't to the value of the credit or what qualifies for it. … [Read more...] about Chase is Changing the CSR Travel Credit
Travel News
Developer Outlined Its Plans for Turtle Bay
Recently, a developer outlined its plans for Turtle Bay Resort. No, this isn't Host Hotels & Resorts, the company that bought the existing Ritz-Carlton Turtle Bay and some of the surrounding lands. Rather, this is another developer that bought parcels that Host didn't during the Blackstone sale. … [Read more...] about Developer Outlined Its Plans for Turtle Bay
Elliott Forces Changes at Southwest
As I mentioned during the coverage of the airline's investor day, Elliott forces changes at Southwest. Luckily, Elliot didn't quite get the changes they were after, and there's still hope for Southwest's future. However, the risk of them being guttered still remains far higher than before. … [Read more...] about Elliott Forces Changes at Southwest
Alaska-Hawaiian Mileage Transfers are Now Live
Heads up! As promised, the Alaska-Hawaiian mileage transfers are now live, as is the ability to book with either airline through both of their respective websites. The ability to transfer miles between the two opens up a world of opportunity for the points and miles community, especially since Alaska Air is already a oneworld member. … [Read more...] about Alaska-Hawaiian Mileage Transfers are Now Live
Southwest is Increasing Hawai’i Service in 2025
Embattled Southwest Airlines held its investors day on September 26, and one of the announcements made is that Southwest is increasing Hawai'i service in 2025. Beyond that, though, there wasn't a whole lot of interesting announcements made. … [Read more...] about Southwest is Increasing Hawai’i Service in 2025
United is Deploying Starlink Across Its Fleet
One of the largest airlines in the U.S. has decided to switch to one of the newest in-flight internet vendors as United is deploying Starlink across its fleet. The move makes United one of the few airlines that have committed to the service, and the largest American carrier to do so. … [Read more...] about United is Deploying Starlink Across Its Fleet
Hilton Hawaiian Village Workers Go On Strike
Following a limited strike at several hotels on O'ahu and Kaua'i, Hilton Hawaiian Village workers go on strike. Unlike the previous one, this strike has no end date and will likely continue until the union and management can agree on a new contract. As such, guests can expect major impacts for the foreseeable future. … [Read more...] about Hilton Hawaiian Village Workers Go On Strike
Hawaiian Completes A330 Starlink Installations
Ahead of schedule, Hawaiian completes A330 Starlink installations, providing free high-speed connectivity on all of its Airbus-operated flights. This also means that all trans-Oceanic flights now offer in-flight WiFi, except for those operated by the carrier's new Boeing 787-9s. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Completes A330 Starlink Installations
HawaiianMiles Changes We Know of So Far
With the Alaska-Hawaiian merger now complete and the real work of integrating Hawaiian into the Alaska Air Group, I know the primary thing on most peoples' minds is how the combination will affect them. Well, in what will likely be a series of posts, here are the HawaiianMiles changes we know of so far. … [Read more...] about HawaiianMiles Changes We Know of So Far
Aloha Festival 2024
Heads up! If you're planning on being in Waikīkī this or next weekend, there are a couple of large-scale events going on in connection with the Aloha Festival 2024. I'm sure some of you will want to check out these events, while others may want to avoid them or adjust their plans to minimize headaches while traveling to or from the airport. … [Read more...] about Aloha Festival 2024