Honolulu is home to a plethora of Japanese restaurants, consisting of a mixture of newer spots and older ones, traditional ones and more modern ones. For better or worst, the older spots evolve, while others don't. Mr Ojisan is of the later type, having moved a couple of times and reinvented itself. … [Read more...] about Review: Mr Ojisan Neo Bar and Sushi
Review: Wabisabi Hawaii
The firs thing we did after picking up our rental car (and running to Target so I could hook my phone up to the car) was have lunch at a spot called Wabisabi Hawaii. I had made reservations after learning about the spot from an article in Hawaii Magazine. And, boy was that a great call! … [Read more...] about Review: Wabisabi Hawaii
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!
HNL Parking Rate Increases Begin Today
As part of a multi-year program designed to increase funding for airport facilities improvement projects, HNL parking rate increases begin today. I'm sure we can all agree that HNL desperately needs all the help it can get, but having to pay more for, well, anything, sucks. At least this increase is a relatively small one. … [Read more...] about HNL Parking Rate Increases Begin Today
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
Chase Sapphire Reserve 2024 Review
My collection of credit cards with annual fees has shrunk considerably over the past few years. However, one super-premium card has managed to keep it's place in my wallet, at least for now. And since its annual fee posted recently, it's time for my Chase Sapphire Reserve 2024 review. … [Read more...] about Chase Sapphire Reserve 2024 Review
Access to a Popular Islet Has Been Restricted
If you didn't know, there are quite a few islets dotting coastlines around many of the main Hawaiian Islands. Some of the most popular and accessible of these encircle O'ahu. However, access to a popular islet has been restricted on a temporary basis, which will likely cause headaches for some tour operators. … [Read more...] about Access to a Popular Islet Has Been Restricted
Alaska Air Appears to Have Avoided a Strike, While American Braces for One
In a bit of good news for the airline of the 49th state, Alaska Air appears to have avoided a strike. However, the same can't be said for Alaska's domestic Oneworld partner - American - which has seen its latest round of negotiations with its flight attendants come to an impasse. … [Read more...] about Alaska Air Appears to Have Avoided a Strike, While American Braces for One
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
Alaska Air Moves to SFO Terminal 1
Alaska Airlines is making moves in Northern California as Alaska Air moves to SFO Terminal 1. This move promises a better experience and convenience for passengers at one of Alaska's primary gateways in the Golden State. … [Read more...] about Alaska Air Moves to SFO Terminal 1