Ouch. Last week, the Federal Government gave Hawaiian Air an answer they didn't want to hear. The application for the Hawaiian-Japan joint venture request was rejected. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian-Japan Joint Venture Request Rejected
Hawaiian Airlines
Main Cabin Basic Coming to Inter-Island Flights Too
When I wrote about Hawaiian's new Main Cabin Basic fare, I wondered whether the fare class would come to inter-island routes. And, the answer to that, unfortunately, is yes. Main Cabin Basic is coming to inter-island flights too. … [Read more...] about Main Cabin Basic Coming to Inter-Island Flights Too
Hawaiian Air Flight Attendants to Hold Strike Vote
Hawaiian Air flight attendants are going to hold a strike vote next month. This comes amidst stalled contract negotiations at a time when Hawaiian can ill afford the disruption of a strike. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Air Flight Attendants to Hold Strike Vote
Hawaiian Airlines Launched Basic Economy
On Monday, Hawaii's largest carrier began offering a new class of service. No, this isn't a new premium product. Rather, Hawaiian Airlines launched basic economy fares, which is just a bait-and-switch way of raising prices. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Airlines Launched Basic Economy
Hawaiian Airlines A321neo Makes Emergency Landing
Yup, Hawaiian's problematic Airbus A321neos strikes again! This time, though, it, unfortunately, affects passengers. Yesterday, a Hawaiian Airlines A321neo makes an emergency landing in Honolulu. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Airlines A321neo Makes Emergency Landing
Hawaiian Airlines is a Premium Airline?
At Hawaiian Airlines' recent investor day, CEO Peter Ingram told investors that Hawaiian Airlines is a premium airline. Say what? I don't quite agree with that statement. Let's cover why. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Airlines is a Premium Airline?
Hawaiian Airlines is Ending Beijing Service
For some time now, some travel industry experts have been hoping to develop China into a new source of visitors. And, as a result, airlines began opening new routes there. But now, Hawaiian Airlines is ending Beijing service as visitors haven't materialized as was hoped. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Airlines is Ending Beijing Service
Hurricane Lane Update + Korean SkyPass Reminder
If you've been following along with this blog of the national news, you'd know that a hurricane is barreling towards Hawaii. So let's take do a Hurricane Lane update as it passes the islands. And if you've forgotten, remember that transferring points to Korean SkyPass will no longer be possible soon. … [Read more...] about Hurricane Lane Update + Korean SkyPass Reminder
Hawaiian Airlines Card Annual Fee Increase
Is there going to be a Hawaiian Airlines card annual fee increase for existing cardholders? The "new card" launch yesterday sure seems to hint at an increase. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Airlines Card Annual Fee Increase
Earning Hawaiian Air Award Flights with Credit Cards
It's been exactly two years since I last went over how to earn HawaiianMiles with credit cards. So, I'm going to revisit this topic, but change it up and talk about earning Hawaiian Air award flights with credit cards. … [Read more...] about Earning Hawaiian Air Award Flights with Credit Cards