Here's another reason to consider Southwest Airlines over Hawaiian; Rapid Rewards points no longer expire! With this positive change, though, comes some mild negative changes too. … [Read more...] about Rapid Rewards Points No Longer Expire
Airlines
The 2019 Airline Water Quality Study
How much do you think about the quality of water on airplanes when you fly? Well, the 2019 airline water quality study will have you thinking about this if you weren't already. … [Read more...] about The 2019 Airline Water Quality Study
Hawaiian-Japan Joint Venture Request Rejected
Ouch. Last week, the Federal Government gave Hawaiian Air an answer they didn't want to hear. The application for the Hawaiian-Japan joint venture request was rejected. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian-Japan Joint Venture Request Rejected
Main Cabin Basic Coming to Inter-Island Flights Too
When I wrote about Hawaiian's new Main Cabin Basic fare, I wondered whether the fare class would come to inter-island routes. And, the answer to that, unfortunately, is yes. Main Cabin Basic is coming to inter-island flights too. … [Read more...] about Main Cabin Basic Coming to Inter-Island Flights Too
Hawaiian Air Flight Attendants to Hold Strike Vote
Hawaiian Air flight attendants are going to hold a strike vote next month. This comes amidst stalled contract negotiations at a time when Hawaiian can ill afford the disruption of a strike. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Air Flight Attendants to Hold Strike Vote
So This is How Amex Fixes Crowding Issues?
When will it end?! Even more credit card news came out the other day with a mix of bad and good. But, the biggest question I have from it all is so this is how Amex fixes crowding issues? … [Read more...] about So This is How Amex Fixes Crowding Issues?
Hawaiian Airlines Launched Basic Economy
On Monday, Hawaii's largest carrier began offering a new class of service. No, this isn't a new premium product. Rather, Hawaiian Airlines launched basic economy fares, which is just a bait-and-switch way of raising prices. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Airlines Launched Basic Economy
Southwest Airlines 1503 Honolulu – Kona
Being the aviation nut that I am, it's always fun trying new airlines. And, recently, I got to try a new-to-me airline for a quick mini-vacation. So, let's talk about Southwest Airlines 1503 Honolulu - Kona service. … [Read more...] about Southwest Airlines 1503 Honolulu – Kona
HawaiianMiles versus Rapid Rewards
Last week, I compared the Southwest and Hawaiian experiences. But our experiences with the airlines are only part of the equation. So, let's compare HawaiianMiles versus Rapid Rewards. … [Read more...] about HawaiianMiles versus Rapid Rewards
United MileagePlus Miles No Longer Expire
Have you heard? United MileagePlus miles no longer expire! For me, though, this means nothing. And that's not just because I don't fly United. It's because there are better places to park your Star Alliance miles. … [Read more...] about United MileagePlus Miles No Longer Expire