Boo! Southwest is devaluing Rapid Rewards in 2024! Specifically, the airline is reducing the value of Rapid Rewards points, meaning you'll need to use more points for award flight redemptions. Fortunately, we still have time to book flights at the old rate. … [Read more...] about Southwest is Devaluing Rapid Rewards in 2024
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Hawaiian Must Use or Lose Its Haneda Slots
Recently, United Airlines tried to snatch Hawaiian's nighttime slot at Tokyo Haneda. The slot is typically used for Kona-Haneda, which hasn't flown since pre-COVID. But now, the DOT says Hawaiian must use or lose its Haneda slots. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Must Use or Lose Its Haneda Slots
Hawaiian is Planning to Divest A330s?
Yes, you read that title correctly. I touched on this briefly during my most recent post about Hawaiian's PW1100G woes, but an article from the other week casually mentioned A330 lease extensions. That made me take a double take and ask myself, Hawaiian is planning to divest A330s?! … [Read more...] about Hawaiian is Planning to Divest A330s?
United is Taking Newark-Honolulu Seasonal
Currently, you can fly from Honolulu to three cities on the U.S. East Coast non-stop year round. However, that's changing next year as it seems that United taking Newark-Honolulu seasonal. This is, of course, United's longest domestic flight, along with their longest Hawaii flight. … [Read more...] about United is Taking Newark-Honolulu Seasonal
Review: Hawaiian Airlines 212 HNL-ITO
As I mentioned in my introductory post, I chose not to fly Southwest Airlines to Hilo because of the poor timing. That's how we found ourselves on Hawaiian Airlines 212 - the first time I've purchased an inter-island flight on Hawaiian in nearly a decade. … [Read more...] about Review: Hawaiian Airlines 212 HNL-ITO
PW1100 Issue is Paralyzing Hawaiian
A while back, I reported on Hawaiian's schedule modifications due to ongoing issues with their Airbus A321neo fleet. Unfortunately, the PW1100 issue is paralyzing Hawaiian, taking more of these critical aircraft out of service and forcing the Airline to make difficult choices. … [Read more...] about PW1100 Issue is Paralyzing Hawaiian
Enter: Island Style Maui Sweepstakes
To promote responsible tourism to Maui, Hawaiian Airlines is giving away 200,000 HawaiianMiles, a stay in Wailea, resort dining credits, concert tickets, and wellness experience passes via their Island Style Maui Sweepstakes. … [Read more...] about Enter: Island Style Maui Sweepstakes
United Changed Its Boarding Process
Let's face it: few things are more annoying than boarding an airplane. To cut down on the pain a bit and to increase its operational efficiency, United changed its boarding process. Some don't seem to like it, but I think the new process is a brilliant idea. … [Read more...] about United Changed Its Boarding Process
American Applies For Another Haneda Slot
It looks like United isn't the only one seeking to expand at Japan's most coveted airport, as American applies for another Haneda slot, too. However, if the slot is awarded to American, this won't be a new route. Rather, they'd be resurrecting a route they attempted a decade ago. … [Read more...] about American Applies For Another Haneda Slot
What Hawaiian Should Replace the 717 With
I'm not sure why, but a lot of attention has been given to Hawaiian's impending fleet renewal decision. But as readers know, this is old news - they announced this way back in June. But, whatever. I'm here to give my two cents. This is what Hawaiian should replace the 717 with, in my opinion. … [Read more...] about What Hawaiian Should Replace the 717 With