Yesterday news broke regarding Hyatt's loyalty program. Specifically, World of Hyatt qualification adjustments and Milestone Rewards are coming. And, as is usually the case nowadays, the changes are a mixture of good, bad, and strange. … [Read more...] about World of Hyatt Qualification Adjustments
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Hawaiian Airlines Shuffles Check-In Lobbies at HNL
Today, Hawaiian Airlines operates primarily out of what's known as Terminal 1 at the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport. But that's changing on Wednesday (12/19) when Hawaiian Airlines shuffles check-in lobbies at HNL. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Airlines Shuffles Check-In Lobbies at HNL
Hawaiian Airlines Confirms Basic Economy Fare
Virtually every legacy carrier in the U.S. offers a basic economy product. Some are more restrictive than others, but they're primarily there to drive additional income for the airline. And now the fare class is coming to Hawaii's hometown airline as Hawaii Airlines confirms basic economy fare is coming in 2019. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Airlines Confirms Basic Economy Fare
Southwest is Close to Receiving ETOPS Certification
We're quickly ending the end of the year and Southwest tickets to Hawaii still aren't available for sale. What's the holdup? Certification. But, according to a company executive, Southwest is close to receiving ETOPS certification. … [Read more...] about Southwest is Close to Receiving ETOPS Certification
Why the Amex Gold Bonus Categories Work for Me
There's no doubt the Amex Gold is a fantastic card. It provides excellent points earning power in very relevant spend categories. However, it's the pair of the card's top two categories that ultimately sold me. … [Read more...] about Why the Amex Gold Bonus Categories Work for Me
My First Marriott Suite Night Award Redemption
This past August, Marriott hastily merged its system with that of Starwood. And, of course, that hasty system integration caused a lot of pain. But it did result in the standardization of benefits and perks, such as the Suite Night Awards. So, at that time I made my first Marriott Suite Night Award redemption, which is now confirmed. … [Read more...] about My First Marriott Suite Night Award Redemption
Marriott Data Breach – What You Need to Know + Do
If you haven't yet heard of the Marriott Data Breach, you must be living under a rock. But, either way, here's what you need to know about the incident, as well as what you should do now. … [Read more...] about Marriott Data Breach – What You Need to Know + Do
The Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational Returns!
The Aikau family and former sponsor, Quicksilver, have been in a constant state of disagreement since 2016. And the disagreement got to the point that The Eddie wouldn't happen if it could in 2017. But the Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitationals returns for the 2018-2019 season! … [Read more...] about The Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational Returns!
Happy Thanksgiving 2018!
Today in the U.S. we celebrate Thanksgiving. And so, I'd like to wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving 2018! After all, without you, my readers, my blog posts would be nothing more than a public personal journal. But there are those of you out there that take the time to read my posts, however strange they may be, and for that, I am incredibly grateful. … [Read more...] about Happy Thanksgiving 2018!
Restaurant Week Hawaii 2018 Recap
Restaurant Week Hawaii, now in its eleventh year, wrapped up this past Sunday. And, despite being out of state for the first few days of Restaurant Week, I was able to make it to two restaurants this year. So let's do a Restaurant Week Hawaii 2018 recap. … [Read more...] about Restaurant Week Hawaii 2018 Recap