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
Jeffsetter Blog (featuring Island Miler)
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
JetBlue is Retrenching
After its failed attempt to acquire Spirit, for which it gave up on its Northeast Alliance with American, JetBlue is retrenching in an effort to stop the bleeding. While it may not seem like it, this can have an impact on Hawaii travelers, as JetBlue is a major Hawaiian codeshare partner. For now. … [Read more...] about JetBlue is Retrenching
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
Bilt Traded One Oneworld Partner for Another
Last week was a bit of a ride for fans of Bilt. The long story short version of what happens is that Bilt traded one Oneworld partner for another, though there was a few days between the two separate announcements. … [Read more...] about Bilt Traded One Oneworld Partner for Another