Recently, Southwest Airlines gave us the ability to combine cash and points to pay for flights. But unlike some hotels' schemes, Southwest's system is a bit inflexible. As such, is Southwest cash and points worth it? Let's dig in and find out. … [Read more...] about Is Southwest Cash and Points Worth It?
OAK Officials Voted to Rename The Airport
Oakland International Airport, one of three airports serving the San Francisco Bay Area, has a problem - it's been losing traffic since before the pandemic. To help remedy this, OAK officials voted to rename the airport. … [Read more...] about OAK Officials Voted to Rename The Airport
United Guts First Class Partner Awards
Unfortunately, in the world of points and miles, the only sure thing is that our balances will lose value over time. However, sometimes these devaluations are worse than normal. This was the case recently as United guts first class partner awards. … [Read more...] about United Guts First Class Partner Awards
Enter to Win 200k HawaiianMiles!
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!
Expect Inter-Island Flight Delays at HNL
Hawaii DOT officials announced yesterday that they're going to begin runway maintenance work today. Unfortunately, due to this work, they're saying to expect inter-island flight delays at HNL. Officials are also warning that surrounding neighborhoods may experience elevated aircraft noise levels. … [Read more...] about Expect Inter-Island Flight Delays at HNL
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
Two Issuers Up Their Trusted Traveler Fee Credit
As we all know, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection is going to bump up the fees of virtually all their trusted traveler programs with the exception of TSA PreCheck. The biggest question that followed was what would happen to credit card fee credits. Well, I'm happy to report that two issuers up their trusted traveler fee credits. … [Read more...] about Two Issuers Up Their Trusted Traveler Fee Credit
Mr And Mrs Smith Goes Live With Hyatt
With the departure of Small Luxury Hotels, which is defecting to Hilton, Hyatt has had a hole in its portfolio. Of course, at around the same time of SLH's bad news, we learned of a replacement. Now, Mr and Mrs Smith goes live with Hyatt, restoring a broader selection of properties to World of Hyatt members. … [Read more...] about Mr And Mrs Smith Goes Live With Hyatt
DOT Sets New Consumer Protection Rules
The Biden Administration's Department of Transportation is going after some of consumers' largest complaints against airlines - refunds and fees. And while I rarely have issues with either of these, I for one welcome the fact that the DOT sets new consumer protection rules. … [Read more...] about DOT Sets New Consumer Protection Rules
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