Despite its pending acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines, Alaska Airlines isn't slowing down the evolution of its own operations. Unsurprisingly, that means we have to endure Alaska Mileage Plan changes coming in 2024. And, honestly, these changes are a bit of a mixed bag. … [Read more...] about Alaska Mileage Plan Changes Coming in 2024
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SEC Filing Previews The Future of HawaiianMiles
It's been a little over a week since Alaska's and Hawaiian's bombshell announcement, which was followed by a flurry of regulatory filings. One such SEC filing previews the future of HawaiianMiles. That said, take anything disclosed at this early stage with a massive grain of salt. … [Read more...] about SEC Filing Previews The Future of HawaiianMiles
Comparing Alaska Mileage Plan and HawaiianMiles
I touched on this topic a little during my initial post regarding the Alaska Airlines acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines, but today I plan to go further into depth on comparing Alaska Mileage Plan and HawaiianMiles. Why compare the two? Because it'll show us what exists today, and what we may expect in the future. … [Read more...] about Comparing Alaska Mileage Plan and HawaiianMiles
Alaska is Considering Molokai and Lanai Service, But…
Hawaii News Now reports that, during the Hawaiian acquisition presser, Alaska Airlines CEO Ben Minicucci mentioned that Alaska is considering Molokai and Lanai service. However, he tempered expectations by stating that they'd need to study the feasibility of the routes. … [Read more...] about Alaska is Considering Molokai and Lanai Service, But…
Earn More United PQPs with Credit Card Spend
It's going to get a little easier to earn MileagePlus Premier status, as you will be able to earn more United PQPs with credit card spend next year. These changes apply to cards issues by both Chase and First Hawaiian Bank. That's right, FHB issues a United credit card - something I totally forgot about until now. … [Read more...] about Earn More United PQPs with Credit Card Spend
Alaska Air is Acquiring Hawaiian Air
Well, this isn't something I was expecting: Alaska Air is acquiring Hawaiian Air. There's no doubt that Hawaiian Air is struggling to recover from the pandemic. Such a combination could provide great synergies for both, though critical considerations, such as disparate fleets, led me to believe such a combo wouldn't happen. I was wrong. … [Read more...] about Alaska Air is Acquiring Hawaiian Air
Hawaiian Air is Flying to SLC in 2024
Well, here's a new route announcement I wasn't expecting: Hawaiian Air is flying to SLC in 2024! I get that there's demand on the route, but there's a HUGE elephant (or two) in the room that makes me question the new route. That said, they announced some new SMF routes, too. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Air is Flying to SLC in 2024
Intra-Hawaii Award Travel
I know everyone is up in arms over Southwest's most recent devaluation, and I get it - any reduction in value SUCKS. But how do Southwest's new redemption rates compare to Hawaiian for intra-Hawaii award travel? Let's take a look. … [Read more...] about Intra-Hawaii Award Travel
Southwest is Devaluing Rapid Rewards in 2024
Boo! Southwest is devaluing Rapid Rewards in 2024! Specifically, the airline is reducing the value of Rapid Rewards points, meaning you'll need to use more points for award flight redemptions. Fortunately, we still have time to book flights at the old rate. … [Read more...] about Southwest is Devaluing Rapid Rewards in 2024
Hawaiian Must Use or Lose Its Haneda Slots
Recently, United Airlines tried to snatch Hawaiian's nighttime slot at Tokyo Haneda. The slot is typically used for Kona-Haneda, which hasn't flown since pre-COVID. But now, the DOT says Hawaiian must use or lose its Haneda slots. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Must Use or Lose Its Haneda Slots