My 2022 ended up being quite an eventful year. While I had a couple of planned trips, an unplanned one popped up, along with several unplanned staycations. And despite a lot of repeats, there were many new experiences too. So let's go over my 2022 in review. … [Read more...] about My 2022 in Review
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Alaska Air Flight 808 Honolulu to Seattle
As I mentioned in my introductory post, I flew Alaska Air flight 808 to get to Seattle. This was the first flight I took with my preferred airline since the start of the pandemic and it was kind of a mess. But Alaska continues to mostly deliver where it counts. … [Read more...] about Alaska Air Flight 808 Honolulu to Seattle
Know Your Rights During Irregular Ops
While Hawaiian Airlines was in the news recently for a tumultuous flight, Tuesday was a far worse day for them. After hearing what some people went through, I want to remind you all to know your rights during irregular ops. Don't let the airline screw you over! … [Read more...] about Know Your Rights During Irregular Ops
Activate the Chase Freedom Q1 2023 Bonus Categories
The Chase Freedom Q4 2022 bonus categories ended up being surprisingly useful for me. So much so that it slipped my mind that the end was approaching and that it was now time to activate the Chase Freedom Q1 2023 bonus categories. … [Read more...] about Activate the Chase Freedom Q1 2023 Bonus Categories
United is Ending SNA to HNL Service
During my trip to Las Vegas and SoCal last year, I was reminded of how terrible LAX is. As a result, I vowed to fly into Orange County the next time I visit my sister. Unfortunately, the most convenient option is now more since United is ending SNA to HNL service. … [Read more...] about United is Ending SNA to HNL Service
PSA: Always Keep Your Seatbelt Fastened
On Sunday, December 18, 2022, Hawaiian Airlines flight 35 from Phoenix to Honolulu encountered a bout of severe turbulence, injuring several passengers. So, now's a good time to remind everyone to always keep your seatbelt fastened during a flight. … [Read more...] about PSA: Always Keep Your Seatbelt Fastened
Labor Day 2022 PNW Adventure – Introduction
Our second trip of the year ended up being our Labor Day 2022 PNW adventure. This wasn't a planned trip, but it came up when our niece needed help moving into her dorm. Only, she changed her mind just before departure, causing me to pivot the trip into a fast and furious five-night adventure in Seattle and Portland. … [Read more...] about Labor Day 2022 PNW Adventure – Introduction
Kilauea Pauses as Mauna Loa Winds Down
Over the past few days, the Mauna Loa eruption has been slowing to the point where there's no longer anything to see. At the same time, Kilauea pauses its activity for the first time in over a year. … [Read more...] about Kilauea Pauses as Mauna Loa Winds Down
Active and Potentially Active Volcanoes of Hawaii
In today's post, we're going to go over the active and potentially active volcanoes of Hawaii. While most people are familiar with one or two of the volcanoes on this list, the others may come as quite a surprise. … [Read more...] about Active and Potentially Active Volcanoes of Hawaii
The Final Boeing 747 Rolls Off the Assembly Line
It's an end of an era. After over 50 years of production, the final Boeing 747 rolls off the assembly line in Everett, Washington. No new "Queen of the Skies" will ever be built again, though the 747 will continue to fly for decades to come. … [Read more...] about The Final Boeing 747 Rolls Off the Assembly Line