Alaska Airlines is preparing to launch its first European route next year. To do this, we know they'll be assuming the first (former) Hawaiian Airlines Boeing 787-9 delivery, which is expected to occur in 2026. However, the existing order of 12 frames is insufficient to fuel their ambitions. As such, Alaska Air orders more Dreamliners and converts some Boeing 737 MAX … [Read more...] about Alaska Air Orders More Dreamliners
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The New Chase Sapphire Reserve
Over a month ago, rumors surfaced that significant changes were on the way to the Chase Sapphire Reserve, including a substantial annual fee increase. Well, those rumors turned out to be true, as the new Chase Sapphire Reserve dropped on June 17, 2025, confirming virtually all of the rumored changes, and then some. … [Read more...] about The New Chase Sapphire Reserve
Hawaiian A330 Update and Other News
This post is going to be a mixed bag, as there are several topics I want to cover. The top of these, of course, is the Hawaiian A330 update, along with an important reminders about Daniel K. Inouye International Airport, and my thoughts on the Air India 171 tragedy. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian A330 Update and Other News
The End is Approaching for Hawaiian Dreamliners
Last week marked a major milestone in Alaska Air's bid to become a global airline - the announcement of its first European destination. However, this news also signals that the end is approaching for Hawaiian Dreamliners. So, to me, and I'm sure many of you reading this, this development is bittersweet. … [Read more...] about The End is Approaching for Hawaiian Dreamliners
Regent Seaglider Performance Comes into Focus
Hailed as an environmentally friendly way to transform intra-Hawai'i travel, Regent's seaglider concepts have attracted the intrest of both Southern Airways/Mokulele and Hawaiian Airlines. However, I've always been skeptical of the technology, given the challenging operating conditions around the islands. And now those suspicions have been confirmed as the Regent Seaglider … [Read more...] about Regent Seaglider Performance Comes into Focus
Southwest Priority Visa Changes Are Coming Soon
With all of the happenings at Southwest Airlines, it was only a matter of time before we saw adjustments to their co-branded credit cards. Well, it seems that Southwest Priority Visa changes are coming soon, as Chase is sending out surveys to select exiting cardholders to get their thoughts on their proposed options. … [Read more...] about Southwest Priority Visa Changes Are Coming Soon
Amex-Hawaiian Transfers are Ending Soon
We knew this situation would be coming at a certain point - the question was just when. Well, it appears that we now have an answer, as the Amex-Hawaiian transfers are ending soon, as noted via the Membership Rewards transfer tool. … [Read more...] about Amex-Hawaiian Transfers are Ending Soon
Alaska Air is Going to Europe in 2026
As we all know, the Alaska's acquisition of Hawaiian is a growth strategy for itself. The first fruits of this will be flights to Tokyo and Seoul commencing SOON. However, thanks to a recent interview with CEO Ben Minicucci, we now know that Alaska Air is going to Europe in 2026. … [Read more...] about Alaska Air is Going to Europe in 2026
CSR $795 Annual Fee Rumor
Howzit everyone! It's been a while... As I alluded to earlier this year, I've been trying to find better balance in my life. But, as promised, I'm not stopping entirely, and the new CSR $795 annual fee rumor compelled me to jump back on now to talk about how ludicrous this rumor is. … [Read more...] about CSR $795 Annual Fee Rumor
Mokulele Suspends Service Again
The residents of Lāna'i and Moloka'i continue to grapple with accessibility issues as Mokulele suspends service again. This is the second time in less than six months the airline has had to ground a portion or all of its aircraft due to maintenance-related issues. … [Read more...] about Mokulele Suspends Service Again