Despite Alaska Air's promise to preserve the Hawaiian Airlines brand, there has been a lot of people saying that Hawaiian will go away. Well, Alaska Air Group CEO Ben Minicucci recently outlined his plans for the future of the Hawaiian Air brand, and it's the simplest explanation you could think of. … [Read more...] about The Future of the Hawaiian Air Brand
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AAG Launched Its First New International Routes
Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines under the Alaska Air Group (AAG) has its eye on expanding like never before. And, yesterday, they gave us a previous of what that'll look like as AAG launched its first new international routes. Actually, two new routes were launched yesterday. Let's discuss. … [Read more...] about AAG Launched Its First New International Routes
Alaska and Hawaiian Aligns Their First Terminal
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
AAdvantage Consolidates Card Offerings
Since its merger with US Airways, American Airlines has maintained two different issuers. However, that will no longer be the case soon, as AAdvantage consolidates card offerings under one issuer. Of course, returning to the status quo for the rest of the industry could mean changes for all AAdvantage cardholders. … [Read more...] about AAdvantage Consolidates Card Offerings
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
Southwest is Reshuffling Hawai’i Service
Southwest has been struggling in Hawai'i, thanks to stronger than anticipated loyalty to Hawaiian, and just poor timing. Add in pressure from Elliott Investment, and Southwest is reshuffling Hawai'i service in hopes of improving its financial performance. … [Read more...] about Southwest is Reshuffling Hawai’i Service
Southwest Adjusts In-Flight Service Rules
Southwest Airlines likes to proclaim that snacks are free onboard their flights, along with softdrinks. However, as Southwest adjusts in-flight service rules, fewer flights may see these freebies, all in the name of safety. But, is it really about safety? … [Read more...] about Southwest Adjusts In-Flight Service Rules
Delta Nixes Elite Upgrades
It's no secret - Delta Air Lines isn't a fan of freebies, even to its most loyal passengers. Their recent investor day highlighted this fact, as Delta nixes elite upgrades, providing preference to those that would pay for the experience instead. … [Read more...] about Delta Nixes Elite Upgrades
AA Begins Deploying New Boarding Tech
Nearly a month ago, I wrote about a trial American Airlines was conducting to combat gate lice. Well, it seems that the tests were successful, as AA begins deploying new boarding tech. However, this isn't a system-wide change - at least, not yet. … [Read more...] about AA Begins Deploying New Boarding Tech
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