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
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Korean Carriers Reduce Hawaii Capacity
New COVID-19 cases continue to appear at a rate of several hundred per day. That outpaces China's rate of new cases! And, as a result, Korean carriers reduce Hawaii capacity - FINALLY. … [Read more...] about Korean Carriers Reduce Hawaii Capacity
More Airlines Offer COVID-19 Waivers, Suspends Flights
As the global spread of COVID-19 worsens, more airlines offer COVID-19 waivers. Further, more airlines are also suspending routes and reducing their frequencies or downgauging aircraft on other routes. … [Read more...] about More Airlines Offer COVID-19 Waivers, Suspends Flights
Hawaiian Air Saw Net Income Decline in 2019
Hawaii's air travel market saw a major shakeup last year. And, as a result of the increased competitive pressures, Hawaiian Air saw a net income decline in 2019. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Air Saw Net Income Decline in 2019
Southwest Allegedly Received Special Treatment
Yesterday, news broke that Southwest allegedly received special treatment from the FAA during the validation of its Hawaii flights. That's not the kind of allegation the FAA needs right now after the 737 MAX debacle. … [Read more...] about Southwest Allegedly Received Special Treatment
Which Airline Was Most On-Time in 2019?
Apparently, the figuring which airline was most on-time in 2019 is big business. Two companies compiled data to answer this question but, somehow, drew different conclusions. … [Read more...] about Which Airline Was Most On-Time in 2019?
Southwest Flight 1470 Kona – Honolulu
For our flight back to Oahu, we flew Southwest Flight 1470. And while both flights were mostly the same, the ground experience was, well, drastically different. Not in a good way either, might I add. … [Read more...] about Southwest Flight 1470 Kona – Honolulu
2019 In-Flight Food Nutrition Ratings
The Diet Detective does an annual study on the healthfulness of airline catering. And, in its 2019 in-flight food nutrition ratings, Alaska Airline scored among the best, while Hawaiian came in near the bottom. … [Read more...] about 2019 In-Flight Food Nutrition Ratings
Japan Airlines Adjusting its Hawaii Routes
Just as some US carriers are adding flights to Haneda or changing existing ones from Narita, so too are Japan's two dominant carriers. ANA's changes don't impact Hawaii, though, let's talk about Japan Airlines its adjusting Hawaii routes. … [Read more...] about Japan Airlines Adjusting its Hawaii Routes
Hawaiian Air Flight Attendants Authorized a Strike
Yesterday, the AFA announced the results of the vote Hawaiian flight attendants recently had. And, overwhelmingly, the Hawaii Air flight attendants authorized a strike. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Air Flight Attendants Authorized a Strike