If, like me, you're a little disappointed by the Q4 2022 Chase Freedom Bonus categories, fear not. There's also a HUGE Rapid Rewards credit card spending bonus available for the same quarter, including at Amazon.com. … [Read more...] about HUGE Rapid Rewards Credit Card Spending Bonus!
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Southwest Award Flights Count Toward Status Thru 11/30
Recently, Southwest Airlines ran a fast and furious promotion to earn a temporary Companion Pass for booking a roundtrip flight. Now, they're back with another - Southwest award flights count toward status. By the way, this applies retroactively too! … [Read more...] about Southwest Award Flights Count Toward Status Thru 11/30
Flight Review: Southwest 1173 Honolulu to Hilo
For our recent trip to the Big Island, we flew Southwest once again. However, unlike our last trip, we flew into Hilo instead of Kona on Southwest 1173 Honolulu to Hilo. I had a good reason for doing so, despite the fact that we were staying in Waikoloa. … [Read more...] about Flight Review: Southwest 1173 Honolulu to Hilo
Southwest Splits Check-In Lobbies at HNL
Recently, Southwest Airlines bumped up its flying in Hawaii. To accommodate its busier schedule, they had to spread out at Hawaii's busiest airport. As a result, Southwest splits check-in lobbies at HNL. … [Read more...] about Southwest Splits Check-In Lobbies at HNL
Buy Southwest Upgraded Boarding Online
Good news! You can finally buy Southwest Upgraded Boarding online! That makes things hugely more convenient if you want to get on the plane earlier but didn't purchase Business Select or Early Bird Check-In. … [Read more...] about Buy Southwest Upgraded Boarding Online
Fly Intra-Hawaii on Southwest for $39!
The other day, Hawaiian Airlines began offering double HawaiianMiles on inter-island flights for no apparent reason. Well, now I know why. You can now fly intra-Hawaii on Southwest for $39! That's a great price! … [Read more...] about Fly Intra-Hawaii on Southwest for $39!
Wow! Southwest Eliminated Flight Credit Expirations!
Flight credits have become one of the latest pain points in travel today. However, one airline is taking away that pain point as Southwest eliminated flight credit expirations this past Wednesday! … [Read more...] about Wow! Southwest Eliminated Flight Credit Expirations!
Best Airline Credit Cards for Hawaii Residents
In 2022, I know many in Hawaii still carry the Hawaiian Airlines World Elite Mastercard as their default credit card. But why? There are better ones out there. So, today, I want to discuss what I consider to be the best airline credit cards for Hawaii residents. … [Read more...] about Best Airline Credit Cards for Hawaii Residents
Southwest is Finally Adding In-Seat Power!
Not since the demise of Aloha Airlines has Hawaii enjoyed robust competition in our air travel market. Yet, despite their smart route growth, I hesitate to fly Southwest across the pacific. That could change in the future, though, as Southwest is finally adding in-seat power! … [Read more...] about Southwest is Finally Adding In-Seat Power!
Southwest Expands Inter-Island Service
Since they launched their Hawaii service, Southwest has maintained a relatively sparse - though mostly convenient - intra-Hawaii schedule. That, however, is changing later this year as Southwest expands inter-island service. … [Read more...] about Southwest Expands Inter-Island Service