With its merger with Hawaiian Airlines in the works, far more people have their eyes Alaska's and Hawaiian's respective loyalty programs than ever before. And while changes were expected, I didn't think they'd occur this early. Nevertheless, let's take a look at the Alaska Mileage Plan changes for 2025. … [Read more...] about Alaska Mileage Plan Changes for 2025
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Spotting Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS
If you didn't already know, we're currently being treated to a rare and spectacular cosmic treat - a comet! Better yet, unlike earlier this month, you don't have to wake up at some obscene hour to see it. That all said, let's go over spotting comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS here on O'ahu. … [Read more...] about Spotting Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS
Air France Commits to Starlink
Joining a seemingly ever-expanding list of airlines, Air France commits to Starlink for its in-flight connectivity solution. The SpaceX division will be replacing a hodgepodge of solutions currently employed by Air France and is slated to enter service with the airline in less than a year. … [Read more...] about Air France Commits to Starlink
American and Hyatt Changes Their Partnership
For loyalists of American Airlines or Hyatt, the two have had a very lucrative partnership for several years now. However, that's changing soon as American and Hyatt changes their partnership. Whether the new setup is better or worse to you greatly depends on how you've used the partnership thus far. … [Read more...] about American and Hyatt Changes Their Partnership
CSR Cardholders Can Access Air Canada Lounges
From its inception, the Chase Sapphire Reserve provided cardholders access to certain airport lounges via a Priority Pass membership. However, now CSR cardholders can access Air Canada lounges under certain conditions. As far as I'm aware this is a first direct airline lounge benefit of the card. … [Read more...] about CSR Cardholders Can Access Air Canada Lounges
The New Southwest Experience
During Southwest's investor day, some got a sneak peek at the new Southwest experience. Thanks to them, we now know what to expect as Southwest makes its "premium" push. Overall, things look pretty good, but we also got some nasty surprises, too. … [Read more...] about The New Southwest Experience
Chase is Changing the CSR Travel Credit
One of the greatest benefits of the Chase Sapphire Reserve is its super flexible travel statement credit. So, news that Chase is changing the CSR travel credit can be very disconcerting. Thankfully, the change occurring isn't to the value of the credit or what qualifies for it. … [Read more...] about Chase is Changing the CSR Travel Credit
Developer Outlined Its Plans for Turtle Bay
Recently, a developer outlined its plans for Turtle Bay Resort. No, this isn't Host Hotels & Resorts, the company that bought the existing Ritz-Carlton Turtle Bay and some of the surrounding lands. Rather, this is another developer that bought parcels that Host didn't during the Blackstone sale. … [Read more...] about Developer Outlined Its Plans for Turtle Bay
The Anatomy of an Airline Merger
Alaska's acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines is the first airline merger that will occur in the U.S. since Alaska Air's 2017 takeover of Virgin America. Because of this, and the enormity of what it means for some, I'd like to go over the anatomy of an airline merger to let you all know what to expect as we travel down this path. … [Read more...] about The Anatomy of an Airline Merger
Elliott Forces Changes at Southwest
As I mentioned during the coverage of the airline's investor day, Elliott forces changes at Southwest. Luckily, Elliot didn't quite get the changes they were after, and there's still hope for Southwest's future. However, the risk of them being guttered still remains far higher than before. … [Read more...] about Elliott Forces Changes at Southwest