Last week was an unusual one for Hawaiian Air customers traveling within the islands. That's because Hawaiian Air had mass cancellations due to a shortage of Boeing 717 pilots. However, they made some smart swaps to get their customers to their destinations. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Air Mass Cancellations
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Mokulele Air Adds Saab S340B to Fleet
Hawaii's smaller local airline is expanding its fleet with larger aircraft. Specifically, Mokulele Air adds the Saab S340B to its fleet later this month. … [Read more...] about Mokulele Air Adds Saab S340B to Fleet
Bird-Watching at Hosmer Grove
It's long been my dream to see endemic Hawaiian honeycreepers in the wild. So, with some time to kill on our second day on Maui, we decided to go bird-watching at Hosmer Grove in Haleakala National Park. … [Read more...] about Bird-Watching at Hosmer Grove
Hawaii Joining Apple Wallet ID Program
When Apple announced that they were partnering with states to add driver's licenses and state IDs to Apple wallet, I was dismayed (but not surprised) Hawaii wasn't on the list. That's changing soon, however, as Hawaii is joining the Apple Wallet ID program! … [Read more...] about Hawaii Joining Apple Wallet ID Program
Southwest Add Wanna Get Away Plus Fare
In an effort to help boost revenues, Southwest Airlines is adding a new fare tier - Wanna Get Away Plus. As its name suggests, the new fare slots between Wanna Get Away and Anytime, with their top-of-the-line fare remaining Business Select. … [Read more...] about Southwest Add Wanna Get Away Plus Fare
Hawaii Safe Travels and Mask Mandate End Tonight
As previously announced, Hawaii Safe Travels and mask mandate end tonight. However, you'll still need to pack your mask on your next trip to Hawaii - at least for now. … [Read more...] about Hawaii Safe Travels and Mask Mandate End Tonight
Paradise Dynasty Costa Mesa
Shortly before we arrived in SoCal, a hot, new dim spot opened at South Coast Plaza. Being the dim sum lovers that we are, Mrs. Island Miler and I decided to check out Paradise Dynasty Costa Mesa on our second and final night in Irvine. … [Read more...] about Paradise Dynasty Costa Mesa
Pizzeria Mozza Newport Beach
I've long been a fan of Nancy Silverton. Her eponymous La Brea Bakery was my go-to before quality, artisan bread became available here on Oahu. So when we went to Costa Mesa last September, I made it a point to give Pizzeria Mozza Newport Beach a try. … [Read more...] about Pizzeria Mozza Newport Beach
Waikiki Spam Jam Returns With Different Format
For the first time since the start of the pandemic, the Waikiki Spam Jam returns. However, it won't be the same as it was in the before times. … [Read more...] about Waikiki Spam Jam Returns With Different Format
Caesars Downgraded My Status
Yesterday, I read a report from Miles to Memories about Caesars' change in program terms regarding status matches. Literally minutes after that, I got an email stating that Caesars downgraded my status, citing an error on their behalf. … [Read more...] about Caesars Downgraded My Status