Change is slowly happening as the airlines of the 49th and 50th states work towards completing their merger. This time, Alaska and Hawaiian aligns their first terminal, though not in Hawai'i. That said, expect to see moves like this more and more over the coming months. … [Read more...] about Alaska and Hawaiian Aligns Their First Terminal
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Hawaiian Air World Elite MC 2024 Review
With the card's future mostly known, my Hawaiian Air World Elite MC 2024 review will likely be the last for this product - at least in its current incarnation. But there's still time to get and use this card if you don't yet have it. So, let's go! … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Air World Elite MC 2024 Review
Hawaiian is Discontinuing AUS Service
It seems that Hawaiian's newer continental U.S. flights aren't faring all that well. Of the three announced during COVID, only one will remain in the near future, as Hawaiian is discontinuing AUS service. However, the loss of a direct flight isn't nearly as impactful as it once was now that Hawaiian is part of the Alaska Air Group. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian is Discontinuing AUS Service
Moana 2 Jet Update
Recently, Hawaiian Airlines debuted special livery jets for Disney's Moana 2. In the past, these were two Airbus A330s. However, this time, it'll be an A330, and A321neo, and a Boeing 717. All but the 717 have received their decals thus far, and with work on the 717 now underway, I wanted to provide a Moana 2 jet update. … [Read more...] about Moana 2 Jet Update
Huaka’i by Hawaiian Airlines
As promised at the time of the merger closing, Alaska Airlines has launched an all-new kama'aina-only program called Huaka'i by Hawaiian Airlines. This benefit is similar in spirit to Alaska Air's Club 49 for Alaska residents, but isn't quite as generous. … [Read more...] about Huaka’i by Hawaiian Airlines
Alaska and Hawaiian Begin Route Optimization
As a condition of their merger approval, Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines are unable to reduce capacity on any of their existing routes. However, that doesn't mean that they cannot the way in which they currently operate them. As such, Alaska and Hawaiian begin route optimization on two West Coast-Hawai'i routes. … [Read more...] about Alaska and Hawaiian Begin Route Optimization
Alaska Lounge May Be Coming to Honolulu
With the Alaska-Hawaiian merger in full swing, it looks as if Alaska Airlines is looking to expand its ground services in the islands. This is especially true at their new hub, as news recently broke that an Alaska lounge may be coming to Honolulu. This news may also reinforce Alaska's commitment to maintaining two separate brands. … [Read more...] about Alaska Lounge May Be Coming to Honolulu
Hawaiian Debuts Moana 2 Jets + Enter to Win HawaiianMiles
Way back in 2016, Hawaiian Airlines was the official airlines of Disney's Moana. Naturally, with the second installment coming to theaters soon, Hawaiian is reprising that role. In celebration of this, Hawaiian debuts Moana 2 jets, along with a new sweepstakes in which five lucky winners will receive 500,000 HawaiianMiles. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Debuts Moana 2 Jets + Enter to Win HawaiianMiles
Alaska MP 2025 Changes for Hawaiian Members
Alaska Airlines announced a fairly hefty set of updates to its loyalty program the other day. So, today, I want to go over the Alaska MP 2025 changes for Hawaiian members. No, noting is changing with HawaiianMiles right now, but there are important points for HawaiianMiles members may want to consider. … [Read more...] about Alaska MP 2025 Changes for Hawaiian Members
The Future of the Hawaiian Credit Card
One of the biggest questions surrounding the Alaska-Hawaiian merger is what will happen to the credit cards? This is especially true for us points and miles nerds. Well, we now have some info on the future of the Hawaiian credit card, along with some of the benefits it offers. … [Read more...] about The Future of the Hawaiian Credit Card