Airline food has always had a bad rap. Yeah, it isn't the best thing in the world, and jokes about airline food are getting really old. But, somehow I find myself always intrigued about what different airlines are serving. This is especially true for airlines I'm going to be flying. And while there are a number of sites out there dedicated to this topic, none have really … [Read more...] about Excellent Airline Meal Guide
Hawaiian Air Pilots Escalating Negotiations
Hawaiian Air pilots escalating negotiations is no surprise. A few moths ago Hawaiian Airlines pilots voted to offer a strike. The strike vote was overwhelming supported by Hawaiians 600 pilots. Of them, 99% voted in favor of a strike. And now, The Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA), the labor union that represents Hawaiian's cockpit crews, has stated they will open a … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Air Pilots Escalating Negotiations
The Chase 5-24 Rule is Unfair
The Chase Sapphire Reserve is the most anticipated card product of the year. It's an outstanding product with killer benefits like 3x points on dining + travel, Priority Pass Select, Primary Auto Rental Collision Coverage, and more! However, Chase has this irritating little rule called the 5/24 rule. Basically, if you've opened 5 cards in the past 24 months, your request for … [Read more...] about The Chase 5-24 Rule is Unfair
Baby Awarded 1 Million Miles
Now there's a birthday present I'd love! Baby awarded 1 million miles for being the first baby ever born on a Cebu Pacific flight. The flight was 4 hours into it's journey from Dubai to the Philippines when the baby's mother went into labor. Luckily, two nurses were onboard the flight and helped delivery the baby. The flight later diverted to Hyderabad, India to seek … [Read more...] about Baby Awarded 1 Million Miles
Watch What You Do and Say on Flights
On Wednesday, August 17, Hawaiian Airlines flight 459 traveling from Honolulu to Seoul, Korea, had to return to Honolulu. The flight had departed Honolulu at 2:45pm and returned at 8:35pm. When it returned it was greeted by dozens of law enforcement officers from the FBI, TSA, and State of Hawaii Sheriffs. Two passengers were detained during the ordeal and the rest of the … [Read more...] about Watch What You Do and Say on Flights
Most Punctual Airline June 2016
The Department of Transportation regularly tracks airline performance metrics, one of which is timeliness. The June 2016 metrics just came out, and the most punctual airline June 2016 edition is Hawaiian Airlines. This is not surprising really, as most of Hawaiian flights are operated within Hawaii. And of course Hawaii doesn't suffer from sever weather like the rest of the … [Read more...] about Most Punctual Airline June 2016
Delta One Suites
I'm a little late to the party, but yesterday Delta announced a new business class product: Delta One Suites. Delta says its new business class products will be the first all suite business class product around. They're certainly the only domestic business class product I've seen with doors. But are they as innovative as Delta is claiming? Comparing the Delta … [Read more...] about Delta One Suites
International Market Place Opening 8/25
Many visitors to Hawaii probably remember seeing, and perhaps even exploring, the kitschy, somewhat seedy International Market Place. It was a Waikiki landmark, along with it's iconic banyan tree at its center. Opened in 1957, the International Market Place started life as a first-rate Waikiki attraction. It was always kitschy, with lush gardens, bridges, vines, and … [Read more...] about International Market Place Opening 8/25
Dining Review: Star Noodle
If you've been following along with my Valentines weekend trip to Maui, you'll know that we stayed on the Wailea side of the island. Unfortunately we weren't able to make it into the Lahaina/Kaanapali area this time around. However, the previous two time we were on island we did make it a point to get out to Maui's west side. We weren't staying out that side, but I made it a … [Read more...] about Dining Review: Star Noodle
American Expands Free Inflight Entertainment
Finally matching certain competitors, American expands free inflight entertainment selection for Main Cabin guests. This announcement, of course, come hot on the heals of a similar announcement made by Delta a couple months ago. Both airlines, in fact, will offer free in-flight entertainment in all cabins, on all domestic flights with equipped aircraft. Content will be … [Read more...] about American Expands Free Inflight Entertainment