Late last year, Alaska Airlines piloted Hawaii's new COVID-19 pre-clearance program. Much as Global Entry does for US Customs screenings, Hawaii Pre-Clear allows Safe Travels participants to skip the arrival screenings when they land in Hawaii. And, now, Hawaiian Air joins the Hawaii Pre-Clear program too. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Air Joins the Hawaii Pre-Clear Program
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Southwest Announces New Long Beach-Kahului Route
Last November, Southwest Airlines began expanding its service out of Long Beach. At the time, it announced one new route from the airport to Hawaii. That route will provide service to Honolulu in direct competition with Hawaiian. And, now, they're at it again as Southwest announces a new Long Beach-Kahului Route. … [Read more...] about Southwest Announces New Long Beach-Kahului Route
Did You Know There is a Non-Chase United Card
United Airlines partners with Chase for most of its co-brand credit cards in the US. But, did you know there is a non-Chase United card? What's more, this card issued by a bank in Hawaii has some compelling features. But, is it worth it? Let's discuss. … [Read more...] about Did You Know There is a Non-Chase United Card
Alaska Air 833 Portland – Honolulu
Despite being to Portland a few times, I've never flown out of PDX before. that is, until my visit last year. With such a short trip, we headed home on Alaska Air 833 Portland - Honolulu. … [Read more...] about Alaska Air 833 Portland – Honolulu
Alaska Air Launches Hawaii Pre-Clear
Nearly two months into the Hawaii Pre-Travel Testing program, things are finally getting a little easier for certain travelers. Specifically, West Coast travelers can opt-in for a quicker arrival experience in Hawaii as Alaska Air launches Hawaii Pre-Clear. … [Read more...] about Alaska Air Launches Hawaii Pre-Clear
Hawaiian Announces Four New North American Routes
While travel doesn't look like it'll return to "normal" any time soon, Hawaiian is already making big plans for next year. In fact, despite ongoing travel restrictions, Hawaiian announces four new North American routes for 2021. And two of those routes are to completely new states for the airline. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Announces Four New North American Routes
Hawaiian Airlines Expands West Coast Testing Options
With a month and a half of pre-trave testing under its belt, Hawaiian Airlines expands West Coast testing options. This move sees the airline bringing pre-travel testing to cities it didn't previously offer in. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Airlines Expands West Coast Testing Options
Southwest Launching New Honolulu-Long Beach Route
Despite the ongoing pandemic, one airline is continuing to grow its presence in Hawaii. And that airline is Southwest, which is launching a new Honolulu-Long Beach route. And this isn't just a resumption of suspended routes - this is the addition of entirely NEW routes. … [Read more...] about Southwest Launching New Honolulu-Long Beach Route
Hawaiian Maintains Ohana Service, Restores Routes
The other day, Hawaiian announced they'd be suspending operations at its commuter subsidiary. However, the US DOT overruled their service. So, Hawaiian maintains Ohana service, for now, while it restores other routes. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Maintains Ohana Service, Restores Routes
American and Hawaiian Adjust Elite Qualifications
It doesn't look like we may have to deal with COVID-19 longer than initially thought. As a result, American and Hawaiian adjust elite qualifications in an attempt to attract and retain passengers. … [Read more...] about American and Hawaiian Adjust Elite Qualifications
