With a new loyalty program comes, new credit cards. Sort of. So, now that we've gone over Atmos Rewards and changes for HawaiianMiles members, let's discuss the Atmos Rewards credit cards, with a particular focus on the community's new darling card: the Atmos Summit. … [Read more...] about Atmos Rewards Credit Cards
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HawaiianMiles Changes for Atmos Rewards
The new Alaska Air Group loyalty program, Atmos Rewards, dropped on August 20, 2025. However, as you saw in my coverage that day, communication wasn't the best. Actually, it was AWFUL. So, I'm here again to go over HawaiianMiles changes for Atmos Rewards, based on the latest information available to us. … [Read more...] about HawaiianMiles Changes for Atmos Rewards
Introducing Atmos Rewards
The unified Alaska Airlines + Hawaiian Airlines loyalty program is here, and it's called Atmos Rewards. This is a moment in time that marks what is likely the most tangible shift of this very different integration process. And the one that will have the largest impact on frequent fliers of both airlines. … [Read more...] about Introducing Atmos Rewards
Hawaiian is Suspending Three Routes
Before you get up in arms over Alaska Airlines forcing changes to steal planes, this isn't that. Rather, since Hawaiian is suspending three routes, it'll take those planes and redeploy them on their own existing routes that have the demand to justify the additional frequencies. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian is Suspending Three Routes
The End is Near for HawaiianMiles
We're inching ever-closer to the complete integration of Hawaiian Airlines within the Alaska Air Group. And, as expected, the next milestone is the integration of the group's frequent flier programs, which inevitably means that the end is near for HawaiianMiles. But that's alot more dramatic sounding than it actually is. Let's discuss. … [Read more...] about The End is Near for HawaiianMiles
Hawaiian Prepares for Loyalty Integration
We're closing in on the Alaska-Hawaiian single operating certificate, which should be issued in about four months. As such, we've seen Alaska Air Group begin to make fleet moves and other changes. The most notable of these other changes are those occurring as Hawaiian prepares for loyatly integration. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Prepares for Loyalty Integration
Alaska Air Orders More Dreamliners
Alaska Airlines is preparing to launch its first European route next year. To do this, we know they'll be assuming the first (former) Hawaiian Airlines Boeing 787-9 delivery, which is expected to occur in 2026. However, the existing order of 12 frames is insufficient to fuel their ambitions. As such, Alaska Air orders more Dreamliners and converts some Boeing 737 MAX … [Read more...] about Alaska Air Orders More Dreamliners
Hawaiian A330 Update and Other News
This post is going to be a mixed bag, as there are several topics I want to cover. The top of these, of course, is the Hawaiian A330 update, along with an important reminders about Daniel K. Inouye International Airport, and my thoughts on the Air India 171 tragedy. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian A330 Update and Other News
The End is Approaching for Hawaiian Dreamliners
Last week marked a major milestone in Alaska Air's bid to become a global airline - the announcement of its first European destination. However, this news also signals that the end is approaching for Hawaiian Dreamliners. So, to me, and I'm sure many of you reading this, this development is bittersweet. … [Read more...] about The End is Approaching for Hawaiian Dreamliners
Southwest Priority Visa Changes Are Coming Soon
With all of the happenings at Southwest Airlines, it was only a matter of time before we saw adjustments to their co-branded credit cards. Well, it seems that Southwest Priority Visa changes are coming soon, as Chase is sending out surveys to select exiting cardholders to get their thoughts on their proposed options. … [Read more...] about Southwest Priority Visa Changes Are Coming Soon