A little over a year ago, Hawaii celebrated the arrival of Southwest Airlines and the new competition they brought. But, now, we're losing some competition as two Hawaii-based airlines agree to merge. … [Read more...] about Hawaii-Based Airlines Agree to Merge
Airlines
Hawaiian Air Demonstrates New Safety Measures
The other day, Governor David Ige announced the ending of inter-island travel quarantines. That same day we got a look at what travel will look like as Hawaiian Air demonstrates its new safety measures. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Air Demonstrates New Safety Measures
Hawaii is Ending Inter-Island Quarantine Requirements
For weeks now, many officials in Hawaii have been calling for Hawaii's Governor to begin to allow intra-state travel to return. And, guess what. It turns out that Hawaii is ending its inter-island quarantine requirements soon. … [Read more...] about Hawaii is Ending Inter-Island Quarantine Requirements
Delivery of the Final Flying Honu is Delayed
Airlines around the world are struggling to cope with the extreme reduction in travel demand brought on by COVID-19. So, it's no surprise, then, that delivery of the final Flying Honu is delayed. … [Read more...] about Delivery of the Final Flying Honu is Delayed
Hawaiian FAs Approve New Contract, But…
With all the travel doom and gloom these days, there's some good news to report! Hawaiian FAs approve a new contract! Hooray! Despite this, things at Hawaiian aren't looking so good as the Airline struggles to hang on. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian FAs Approve New Contract, But…
My Airline Pandemic Cancelation Experiences
As you all know, because of the pandemic, I've had to cancel two trips (so far). But, only recently, did I cancel my last remaining flight. So, here are my airline pandemic cancelation experiences and how they compare. … [Read more...] about My Airline Pandemic Cancelation Experiences
Hawaiian Airlines Receives $654 Million in Relief Funds
In total, Hawaii businesses will receive $2.7 billion of the initial wave of COVID-19 relief funds. Of that, Hawaiian Airlines receives $654 million in relief funds, which will help keep Hawaii's largest airline afloat … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Airlines Receives $654 Million in Relief Funds
Southwest Extends Elite Statuses and More!
Most other US airlines have already announced pandemic-related concessions for its frequent fliers. And, now, the largest LCC in the country joins in as Southwest extends elite statuses and more! … [Read more...] about Southwest Extends Elite Statuses and More!
Hawaiian Airlines to Cease Most Flights
Following Hawaii Governor Ige's order mandating a quarantine for any person arriving in the State of Hawaii, the state's largest carrier announced that Hawaiian Airlines is to cease most flights this week. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Airlines to Cease Most Flights
Hotels and COVID-19: What You Need to Know
So far, all my coronavirus coverage has revolved around airlines. But, hotels (obviously) play a large role in travel too. So here's what you need to know about hotels and COVID-19. That said, airlines are loosening rules more too. … [Read more...] about Hotels and COVID-19: What You Need to Know