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Hawaiian’s New Uniforms & Island Air Bag Fees

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Hawaiian's New Uniforms Hawaiian Airlines has been on a bit of a evolution lately.  The airline recently introduced its first lie-flat premium product, its first premium lounge, and is changing up its catering.  They've been rumored to be undertaking a rebranding initiative too, which may include a new livery.  But for now, the next change we'll see on-board our Hawaiian Air … [Read more...] about Hawaiian’s New Uniforms & Island Air Bag Fees

Hawaiian Air Partners with Korean Celebrity Chef

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Hawaiian Airlines prides itself on being the airline of Hawaii.  The airline prides itself on providing local hospitality wherever it flies.  Part of this philosophy, according to CEO Mark Dunkerley, is catering.  Food is an important part of local culture, which is why the airline always continued to offer complimentary meals in all classes of service.  But in recent years, … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Air Partners with Korean Celebrity Chef

Hawaiian is Resuming Service to Kapalua

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Last week Hawaiian Airlines made an announcement.  The announcement was for a new route, sort of.  Hawaiian is resuming service to Kapalua Airport on Maui. Hawaiian's Kapalua service will be operated by its commuter airline subsidiary, Ohana by Hawaiian.  Flights are scheduled to begin on January 18, 2017, and will be operated by the airline's 48-seat ATR 42-500s. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian is Resuming Service to Kapalua

Feds Want Airlines to Pay Up for Delayed Bags

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According to a recent Bloomberg article, the Feds want airlines to pay up for delayed bags.  This fee refund is part of a set of proposed new rules.  The aim is to make travel more fair by requiring airlines to refund checked bag fees if bags are significantly delayed.  What "significantly delayed" means is anyone's best guess. According to Transportation Secretary … [Read more...] about Feds Want Airlines to Pay Up for Delayed Bags

Hawaiian Air Lie-Flat Seats are Now Bookable

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Back in May, Hawaiian Airlines revealed its new business class products.  For the first time in the Airline's history they'd be offering lie-flat seats.  While new for Hawaiian, lie-flat seats are nothing new.  But, since Hawaiian primarily serves leisure travelers, it's understandable that they'd take their time deciding.  And over the past couple of months they slowly began … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Air Lie-Flat Seats are Now Bookable

All Nippon Airways A380 Design Contest

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In January 2015, Skymark Airline, a Japanese low-cost carrier filed for bankruptcy.  Skymark had four Airbus A380s on order at the time, two of which were already completely assembled.  The airline received a number of sponsor plans, the leading of which were from Delta and All Nippon Airways (ANA).  Many thought that Delta would win, as they have a cosy relationship with … [Read more...] about All Nippon Airways A380 Design Contest

Kids Try 100 Years of Airline Food

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I saw this video on Bon Appetit's YouTube page: Kids Try 100 Years of Airline Food. I thought it was an entertaining, though somewhat questionable video.  The first two "meals" are questionable at best in my opinion.  They aren't really "airline food," as they were eaten by pioneers, not passengers.  And is that really sparkling wine that they're serving the kids? The … [Read more...] about Kids Try 100 Years of Airline Food

Hawaiian Considering London Flights and A380s

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Hawaiian Airlines' CEO Mark Dunkerley dropped some shocking news yesterday in an interview with Bloomberg.  In short, Hawaiian considering London flights and A380s! Ok, so flights to London aren't really a shocker.  They've been on Hawaiian's radar for some time now.  Unfortunately, Hawaiian's current fleet of A330-200's don't have the legs to fly the route non-stop.  In the … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Considering London Flights and A380s

Tasaka Guri Guri

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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

Excellent Airline Meal Guide

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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