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
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 Add Wanna Get Away Plus Fare
In an effort to help boost revenues, Southwest Airlines is adding a new fare tier - Wanna Get Away Plus. As its name suggests, the new fare slots between Wanna Get Away and Anytime, with their top-of-the-line fare remaining Business Select. … [Read more...] about Southwest Add Wanna Get Away Plus Fare
Enter to Win Big Prizes From Southwest!
Southwest Airlines is celebrating its big golden anniversary! And, as is usually the case with these things, they're giving gifts away to everyone else. So, let's talk about how to enter to win big prizes from Southwest. … [Read more...] about Enter to Win Big Prizes From Southwest!
Honolulu – Las Vegas Airfare Comparison
For a long time, Hawaiian charged just about whatever they wanted on flights between Hawaii and Las Vegas. With Southwest entering the market, though, that can't be the case anymore. Or can it? Let's do a Honolulu - Las Vegas airfare comparison to see how things are going right now. … [Read more...] about Honolulu – Las Vegas Airfare Comparison
Southwest Companion Pass Sign-Up Bonus
The Southwest Airlines Companion Pass is one of the best airline elite benefits around. And, while you normally have to fly a lot to get it, now you can get the Southwest Companion Pass as a sign-up bonus. … [Read more...] about Southwest Companion Pass Sign-Up Bonus
Turn Your Southwest Travel Fund into Points
All the way back in April, Southwest Airlines announced that they'd let you turn your Southwest Travel Fund into points. And, now, you are finally able to do this right from your Rapid Rewards account. … [Read more...] about Turn Your Southwest Travel Fund into Points
Southwest Extends Elite Statuses and More!
Most other US airlines have already announced pandemic-related concessions for its frequent fliers. And, now, the largest LCC in the country joins in as Southwest extends elite statuses and more! … [Read more...] about Southwest Extends Elite Statuses and More!
Southwest Allegedly Received Special Treatment
Yesterday, news broke that Southwest allegedly received special treatment from the FAA during the validation of its Hawaii flights. That's not the kind of allegation the FAA needs right now after the 737 MAX debacle. … [Read more...] about Southwest Allegedly Received Special Treatment
Southwest Flight 1470 Kona – Honolulu
For our flight back to Oahu, we flew Southwest Flight 1470. And while both flights were mostly the same, the ground experience was, well, drastically different. Not in a good way either, might I add. … [Read more...] about Southwest Flight 1470 Kona – Honolulu