I often write about newer places in Hawaii. We are, after all, a dynamic state undergoing much change. Often, what's new, pays homage to the past now days. And that's a good thing. Hawaii is such a unique and diverse place, it is important to honor our heritage, especially as it continues to quickly disappear. Luckily, though, some parts of our past continue to thrive (for … [Read more...] about Tasaka Guri Guri
Airlines
Excellent Airline Meal Guide
Airline food has always had a bad rap. Yeah, it isn't the best thing in the world, and jokes about airline food are getting really old. But, somehow I find myself always intrigued about what different airlines are serving. This is especially true for airlines I'm going to be flying. And while there are a number of sites out there dedicated to this topic, none have really … [Read more...] about Excellent Airline Meal Guide
Hawaiian Air Pilots Escalating Negotiations
Hawaiian Air pilots escalating negotiations is no surprise. A few moths ago Hawaiian Airlines pilots voted to offer a strike. The strike vote was overwhelming supported by Hawaiians 600 pilots. Of them, 99% voted in favor of a strike. And now, The Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA), the labor union that represents Hawaiian's cockpit crews, has stated they will open a … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Air Pilots Escalating Negotiations
Baby Awarded 1 Million Miles
Now there's a birthday present I'd love! Baby awarded 1 million miles for being the first baby ever born on a Cebu Pacific flight. The flight was 4 hours into it's journey from Dubai to the Philippines when the baby's mother went into labor. Luckily, two nurses were onboard the flight and helped delivery the baby. The flight later diverted to Hyderabad, India to seek … [Read more...] about Baby Awarded 1 Million Miles
Most Punctual Airline June 2016
The Department of Transportation regularly tracks airline performance metrics, one of which is timeliness. The June 2016 metrics just came out, and the most punctual airline June 2016 edition is Hawaiian Airlines. This is not surprising really, as most of Hawaiian flights are operated within Hawaii. And of course Hawaii doesn't suffer from sever weather like the rest of the … [Read more...] about Most Punctual Airline June 2016
Delta One Suites
I'm a little late to the party, but yesterday Delta announced a new business class product: Delta One Suites. Delta says its new business class products will be the first all suite business class product around. They're certainly the only domestic business class product I've seen with doors. But are they as innovative as Delta is claiming? Comparing the Delta … [Read more...] about Delta One Suites
American Expands Free Inflight Entertainment
Finally matching certain competitors, American expands free inflight entertainment selection for Main Cabin guests. This announcement, of course, come hot on the heals of a similar announcement made by Delta a couple months ago. Both airlines, in fact, will offer free in-flight entertainment in all cabins, on all domestic flights with equipped aircraft. Content will be … [Read more...] about American Expands Free Inflight Entertainment
Delta Adding Meals to Hawaii
Flying economy in the U.S. has long meant no meal service. Period. However, that trend has slowly begun to change this year. Up until recently, Hawaiian Airlines was the only domestic carrier still offering complimentary meals in all cabins. Then, back in February, American announced that it would offer meals on Hawaii flights. Recently, rumors have been emerging about … [Read more...] about Delta Adding Meals to Hawaii
Eat Like a Local Sweepstakes
Hawaiian Airlines is giving away 140,000 miles in their Eat Like a Local Sweepstakes! To win, all you need to do is visit Hawaiian Air's Facebook page, like it, and click the "Eat Like a Local" tab. Unfortunately, I only recently found out about the Eat Like a Local Sweepstakes. And this week is already the second to the last week to enter. Still, you've got a chance … [Read more...] about Eat Like a Local Sweepstakes
Bid Up by Hawaiian Airlines
Airlines are always on the search for new ways to generate revenue, and one of the newer trends in incremental revenue generation is bidding for unsold first class seats. Throwing their hat into the ring, Hawaiian Airlines recently introduced their new Bid Up by Hawaiian Airlines program. Hawaiian's bidding system is similar to many other airlines already offering this … [Read more...] about Bid Up by Hawaiian Airlines