Howzit everyone! It's been a while... As I alluded to earlier this year, I've been trying to find better balance in my life. But, as promised, I'm not stopping entirely, and the new CSR $795 annual fee rumor compelled me to jump back on now to talk about how ludicrous this rumor is. … [Read more...] about CSR $795 Annual Fee Rumor
Mokulele Suspends Service Again
The residents of Lāna'i and Moloka'i continue to grapple with accessibility issues as Mokulele suspends service again. This is the second time in less than six months the airline has had to ground a portion or all of its aircraft due to maintenance-related issues. … [Read more...] about Mokulele Suspends Service Again
American Continues Its America Westification
Despite what American's pre-2022 safety video says, going for great is not what they're going for since they were acquired by US Airways. Doug Parker's team's strategy is to cut its way to profitability, which they're still doing as American continues its America Westification. … [Read more...] about American Continues Its America Westification
The Venetian is Now Live with World of Hyatt
We recently learned that The Venetian Las Vegas would be ending its relationship with Intercontinental Hotel Group, and would be teaming up with Hyatt. However, we didn't know when that would happen. But it seems they got things done QUICK, as the Venetian is now live with World of Hyatt! … [Read more...] about The Venetian is Now Live with World of Hyatt
Hawaiian Revealed Its New Lounge + Checked Bag Policy
Recently, we learned that Alaska Air Group was planning a new lounge for Honolulu's Daniel K. Inouye International Airport. Well, just the other day, Hawaiian revealed its new lounge concept, along with an updated checked bag policy, which seeks to further align it with Alaska Air's. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Revealed Its New Lounge + Checked Bag Policy
UK Electronic Travel Authorization
Now, you can't just show up at London Heathrow (or another port of entry) and enter the United Kingdom. Instead, you have to apply for access ahead of time using the new UK Electronic Travel Authorization system, which, you guessed it, also assesses a fee to visitors. … [Read more...] about UK Electronic Travel Authorization
BA Executive Club is Going Revenue-Based and Gets a New Name
Another one bites the dust. Oneworld member British Airways is completely gutting its loyalty program, ala Delta SkyMiles, as BA Executive Club is going revenue-based. Along with a massively re-imagined program comes a new name, for better or worse. … [Read more...] about BA Executive Club is Going Revenue-Based and Gets a New Name
Happy New Year 2025!
It's hard to believe yet another year has come and gone, but it has, so Happy New Year 2025 to you all! I want to thank you all who continue to read this blog, and especially those who have been tuning into Da Kine Travel Show. However, with the New Year upon us, I want to discuss some changes I've been considering. … [Read more...] about Happy New Year 2025!
Hawaiian Air Bids Aloha to Premier Club
With elite matching now available and route optimization well underway, we're seeing our first Hawaiian Airlines loss as 2024 comes to a close. That loss is Hawaiian's lounge membership program as Hawaiian Air bids aloha to Premier Club. However, they do have a nice parting gift for impacted passengers. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Air Bids Aloha to Premier Club
Hilton Continues Its Race to the Bottom
Hilton's Hilton Honors loyalty program is, in my opinion, the Delta SkyMiles of the hospitality world. After all, their points have atrocious value, and their elite benefits are fairly meaningless. But, of course, it can get worse, as Hilton continues its race to the bottom with Marriott, significantly increasing award prices at properties around the world. … [Read more...] about Hilton Continues Its Race to the Bottom