Hot on the heels of a strike beginning at the Grand Wailea resort on Maui, Waikiki hotel workers voted to strike. Unite Here Local 5 held a strike vote late last week, and an overwhelming majority of affected members voted in favor of a strike, which will be bad news for visitors if an agreement with the union isn't reached soon. … [Read more...] about Waikiki Hotel Workers Voted to Strike
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Turtle Bay is Now Live With Marriott
Not long ago, I reported that the Turtle Bay Resort in Kahului was to be acquired by Host Hotels & Resorts, which would then reflag the property a Ritz-Carlton. Well, that time has come, and the Turtle Bay is now live with Marriott. … [Read more...] about Turtle Bay is Now Live With Marriott
Maui One Year Later
It's hard to believe that it's already been one year since raging wildfires consumed Lahaina. The frightening images still seem just as fresh today as they were then. Yet, here we are. So, let's talk about Maui one year later. How are things going, especially as it relates to the visitor industry? … [Read more...] about Maui One Year Later
Grand Wailea Workers are on Strike
Heads up! If you have an upcoming stay at Hilton's Waldorf-Astoria outpost on Maui, know that Grand Wailea workers are on strike! As such, expect delays and disruptions during your stay. … [Read more...] about Grand Wailea Workers are on Strike
ViaSat Expands Coverage to Hawai’i
Depending on what airline you fly, you may or may not have had WiFi when flying and from Hawai'i. Well, availability should be improving now as ViaSat expands coverage to Hawai'i. Unfortunately, your mileage may still vary, based on what type of connectivity service your aircraft has. … [Read more...] about ViaSat Expands Coverage to Hawai’i
Hawaiian Air Q2 2024 Financial Results
While still not doing well, the Hawaiian Air Q2 2024 financial results show improvements in the airline's financial performance. Unfortunately, there still doesn't appear to be a path to profitability for them, especially not given the current competitive and economic environment. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Air Q2 2024 Financial Results
A330 Starlink Certification is Complete
The other day, Hawaiian Airlines held its Q2 2024 earnings call. I'll get into the other info discussed in the call soon, but I wanted to highlight a development I know most of you care about - A330 Starlink certification is complete, and installations are going to wrap up much sooner than initially anticipated. … [Read more...] about A330 Starlink Certification is Complete
DOJ Delayed Its Decision on the Alaska-Hawaiian Merger
The Department of Justice has been reviewing the proposed Alaska-Hawaiian merger, which was supposed to wrap up in less than a week. But it seems we'll have to wait a little longer now, as the DOJ delayed its decision on the Alaska-Hawaiian merger. … [Read more...] about DOJ Delayed Its Decision on the Alaska-Hawaiian Merger
Alaska Lounge is Now Open at SFO Terminal 1
Last month, Alaska Airlines completed its move to the new Harvey Milk Terminal at San Francisco International Airport. Of course, one crucial piece of the puzzle was missing at the time. However, the puzzle is complete since the new Alaska Lounge is now open at SFO Terminal 1. … [Read more...] about Alaska Lounge is Now Open at SFO Terminal 1
Southwest Airlines Faces Additional Scrutiny
Following United's time spent under a microscope for its recent safety lapses, another airline is ready to take its place as Southwest Airlines faces additional scrutiny due to its recent spat of in-flight scares. … [Read more...] about Southwest Airlines Faces Additional Scrutiny