Virtually every legacy carrier in the U.S. offers a basic economy product. Some are more restrictive than others, but they're primarily there to drive additional income for the airline. And now the fare class is coming to Hawaii's hometown airline as Hawaii Airlines confirms basic economy fare is coming in 2019. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Airlines Confirms Basic Economy Fare
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Southwest is Close to Receiving ETOPS Certification
We're quickly ending the end of the year and Southwest tickets to Hawaii still aren't available for sale. What's the holdup? Certification. But, according to a company executive, Southwest is close to receiving ETOPS certification. … [Read more...] about Southwest is Close to Receiving ETOPS Certification
Hawaiian Airlines Raises Its Checked Bag Fee
Hawaiian Airlines raises its checked bag fee, following most other U.S. carriers. Unlike the others, though, Hawaiian's fee increase isn't being done across the board. Unfortunately, though, the new fees already went into effect on November 13, basically without warning. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Airlines Raises Its Checked Bag Fee
Hawaiian Accelerates the Retirement of the 767 Fleet
Hawaiian Airlines sure has been busy. In the past couple of weeks, they've announced the cancellation of their Beijing service and the addition of their second East Coast route. And now, they're removing their oldest widebody jets from service, as Hawaiian accelerates the retirement of the 767 fleet. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Accelerates the Retirement of the 767 Fleet
Alaska Airlines Increases Checked Bag Fees
And another one bites the dust. Following JetBlue and the US Big 3, Alaska Airlines increases checked bag fees too. That leaves Hawaiian Airlines as the last one not to raise fees. I mean, there's Southwest too, but they won't charge fees. And airlines like Sun Country don't count, right? … [Read more...] about Alaska Airlines Increases Checked Bag Fees
Hawaiian and Japan Airlines Expands Their Partnership
One year ago Hawaiian Airlines and Japan Airlines announced a new partnership. This translated to a codeshare agreement between the two airlines which took effect in March of this year. But now, Hawaiian and Japan Airlines expands their partnership further, offering passengers even more options. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian and Japan Airlines Expands Their Partnership
Earn Hawaii Award Travel with Credit Cards Post Korean
Things are going to be very different without Korean SkyPass as an Ultimate Rewards transfer partner. But there are still great values available, so let's look at the best way to earn Hawaii award travel with credit cards. … [Read more...] about Earn Hawaii Award Travel with Credit Cards Post Korean
Delta Raises Its Checked Bag Fee
At the end of August, JetBlue did something unusual and became the first U.S. airline to increase its checked bag fees. And, of course, United followed suit shortly after that. So the question became, would Delta and American raise their fees? Well, yesterday we got our answer as Delta raises its checked bag fee too. … [Read more...] about Delta Raises Its Checked Bag Fee
Enter to Win 1 Million HawaiianMiles
It's no secret that I'm not the biggest fan of HawaiianMiles. Their value to me is just, okay. But with the loss of Korean Air SkyPass as an Ultimate Rewards transfer partner, finding great value for Hawaii travel is a lot more difficult. A ton of miles are a ton of miles, so it's a no-brainer to enter to win 1 million HawaiianMiles. … [Read more...] about Enter to Win 1 Million HawaiianMiles
BREAKING: Hawaiian Airlines is Flying to Boston!
Recently, Hawaiian Air announced it would be discontinuing its Beijing service. So, naturally, many began to wonder where they'd send their freed up jets. But, apparently, we didn't have to wait too long for an answer. As it turns out, Hawaiian Airlines is flying to Boston beginning next year. … [Read more...] about BREAKING: Hawaiian Airlines is Flying to Boston!