I say this every year, but it's hard to believe that the end of the year is already here. Case in point, the Chase Freedom Q1 2025 bonus categories are already open for registration. That said, it's more of the same as we've seen in recent years, but with an extra one tacked on for their 15th anniversary. … [Read more...] about Chase Freedom Q1 2025 Bonus Categories
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Enter to Win 1 Million Ultimate Rewards Points!
As far as I'm concerned, Chase Ultimate Rewards points are among the most valuable and useful flexible points programs around. So, when I learned that Chase launched a contest in which you can win 1 million Ultimate Rewards points, I jumped on it! … [Read more...] about Enter to Win 1 Million Ultimate Rewards Points!
AAG Refines Its Hawai’i-West Coast Strategy
While the focus this week has been on Hawaiian Air's all-new international service out of Alaska Air's primary hub in Seattle, there are a lot of changes occurring in Hawai'i as AAG refines its Hawai'i-West Coast strategy, too. These changes come hot on the heels of the first round of route optimization work announced recently. … [Read more...] about AAG Refines Its Hawai’i-West Coast Strategy
The Future of the Hawaiian Air Brand
Despite Alaska Air's promise to preserve the Hawaiian Airlines brand, there has been a lot of people saying that Hawaiian will go away. Well, Alaska Air Group CEO Ben Minicucci recently outlined his plans for the future of the Hawaiian Air brand, and it's the simplest explanation you could think of. … [Read more...] about The Future of the Hawaiian Air Brand
AAG Launched Its First New International Routes
Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines under the Alaska Air Group (AAG) has its eye on expanding like never before. And, yesterday, they gave us a previous of what that'll look like as AAG launched its first new international routes. Actually, two new routes were launched yesterday. Let's discuss. … [Read more...] about AAG Launched Its First New International Routes
Alaska and Hawaiian Aligns Their First Terminal
Change is slowly happening as the airlines of the 49th and 50th states work towards completing their merger. This time, Alaska and Hawaiian aligns their first terminal, though not in Hawai'i. That said, expect to see moves like this more and more over the coming months. … [Read more...] about Alaska and Hawaiian Aligns Their First Terminal
AAdvantage Consolidates Card Offerings
Since its merger with US Airways, American Airlines has maintained two different issuers. However, that will no longer be the case soon, as AAdvantage consolidates card offerings under one issuer. Of course, returning to the status quo for the rest of the industry could mean changes for all AAdvantage cardholders. … [Read more...] about AAdvantage Consolidates Card Offerings
Hawaiian Air World Elite MC 2024 Review
With the card's future mostly known, my Hawaiian Air World Elite MC 2024 review will likely be the last for this product - at least in its current incarnation. But there's still time to get and use this card if you don't yet have it. So, let's go! … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Air World Elite MC 2024 Review
Southwest is Reshuffling Hawai’i Service
Southwest has been struggling in Hawai'i, thanks to stronger than anticipated loyalty to Hawaiian, and just poor timing. Add in pressure from Elliott Investment, and Southwest is reshuffling Hawai'i service in hopes of improving its financial performance. … [Read more...] about Southwest is Reshuffling Hawai’i Service
Japanese Citizens Are Now Eligible for Global Entry
In a move that Hawai'i officials hope will help expedite the Japanese visitor industry recover, U.S. Customs and Border Protection recently announced that Japanese citizens are now eligible for Global Entry. Yes, that's the same Global Entry program U.S. citizens can apply for. … [Read more...] about Japanese Citizens Are Now Eligible for Global Entry