In celebration of Spring Break - that's literally what the contest post says - you can enter to win a Kohala Coast vacation with the Westin Hapuna-Hawaiian Air giveaway! … [Read more...] about Enter: Westin Hapuna-Hawaiian Air Giveaway
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Delta Increases Its Checked Bag Fees
Following in the footsteps of Alaska, American, and United, Delta increases its checked bag fees. However, it kept its increase more similar to Alaska's than what the other two did. … [Read more...] about Delta Increases Its Checked Bag Fees
JetBlue Calls Off Its Merger With Spirit
As if it has finally seen the writing on the wall, JetBlue calls off its merger with Spirit, as both airlines must now find a way to remain solvent on their own. Of course, whether one or both will be able to or not remains to be seen. … [Read more...] about JetBlue Calls Off Its Merger With Spirit
Rio Las Vegas Joins the World of Hyatt
Hyatt may have lost its key partner in Sin City, but it hasn't given up on the city yet. In fact, as of March 1, the Rio Las Vegas joins the World of Hyatt, giving members a "Strip" option once again. … [Read more...] about Rio Las Vegas Joins the World of Hyatt
Hyatt Spring 2024 Promotion
It's hotel loyalty program promotion season, and it's Hyatt's turn to make an announcement. Unfortunately, the Hyatt Spring 2024 promotion falls flat when compared to Marriott's offering, which is unfortunate. … [Read more...] about Hyatt Spring 2024 Promotion
United Secures the Former Hawaiian Haneda Slot
As you'll recall, United has been aggressively pursuing Haneda slots. They went after and lost Delta's surrendered Portland-Haneda slot. But their second, more convoluted fight has paid off, as United secures the former Hawaiian Haneda slot. … [Read more...] about United Secures the Former Hawaiian Haneda Slot
World of Hyatt 2024 Changes in Hawaii
There are two World of Hyatt 2024 changes in Hawaii, which pales in comparison to the greater devaluation going on this year. However, one of those changes is, well, awful, as it eliminates one of the better values in the islands. … [Read more...] about World of Hyatt 2024 Changes in Hawaii
United Hikes Bag Fees
In a move so predictable that it's like predicting the sun will rise tomorrow, United hikes bag fees, following American Airlines almost verbatim. Unfortunately, unlike American, United doesn't publish its baggage fees. … [Read more...] about United Hikes Bag Fees
Introducing Kapuahi
Hawaiian's very first Boeing 787-9 arrived late at night on Valentine's Day to little fanfare from the airline itself. In the week following, they've still been quiet, though we now know that N781HA has been named Kapuahi. … [Read more...] about Introducing Kapuahi
Some MGM Properties Are Now Live With Marriott
Last year, MGM ditched Hyatt for Marriott. Since the initial announcement, though, things have been far from smooth. However, some MGM properties are now live with Marriott, albeit with dubious benefits for members of both programs. … [Read more...] about Some MGM Properties Are Now Live With Marriott