The American Express Gold card is one of the most popular Membership Rewards-earning cards in their portfolio. However, like so many premium and super premium cards, it's been getting more expensive to have. Unfortunately, rumor has it that another Amex Gold annual fee increase is on its way. … [Read more...] about Rumor: Amex Gold Annual Fee Increase
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Alaska Air Cabin Refresh
An Alaska Air cabin refresh is coming! Announced yesterday, the refresh will affect most of the mainline fleet, including the new Boeing 737 MAX 9 aircraft. Moreover, as Hawaiian has done with its new Boeing 787-9s, Alaska is expanding the availability of premium seating onboard its aircraft. … [Read more...] about Alaska Air Cabin Refresh
Alaska and Hawaiian Applied for Exemptions
Though Alaska's acquisition of Hawaiian is still pending Department of Justice approval, the two airlines are continuing to work toward their eventual combination. We recently learned that Alaska and Hawaiian applied for exemptions with the Department of Transportation. … [Read more...] about Alaska and Hawaiian Applied for Exemptions
Delta Business Basic is Confirmed
Delta Air Lines is consistently the most profitable of the legacy U.S. airlines. However, that's not stopping it from trying to find more ways to make money. Unfortunately, that usually comes at the cost of passengers, which is the case now as Delta Business Basic is confirmed by the airline. … [Read more...] about Delta Business Basic is Confirmed
Fiji Airways is Expanding Beyond the Pacific
In a huge move, Fiji Airways is expanding beyond the Pacific. It's opening a new U.S. route that will, not only be its new longest route, but will also take advantage of upcoming changes the airline is undertaking. And, honestly, while I'm a bit shocked, it all makes sense. … [Read more...] about Fiji Airways is Expanding Beyond the Pacific
Hawaiian Flight Overshot the Runway at OGG
Yesterday, a Hawaiian flight overshot the runway at OGG. The incident must have been a frightening one for all onboard, but reports indicate that no one was injured. The exact cause of the accident is still under investigation. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Flight Overshot the Runway at OGG
Rumor: Chase is Working on a New Premium Card
The current premium card trend was set off by Chase when it launched its widely lauded Sapphire Reserve product. However, its space has gotten crowded lately, with cards like the Capital One Venture X joining in. In a bid to potentially capture more business, rumor has it that Chase is working on a new premium card. … [Read more...] about Rumor: Chase is Working on a New Premium Card
Hawaiian Electric Public Safety Power Shutoff Program
Summertime in Hawai'i means long days at the beach, shave ice, mango, and lychee. It also means hurricane season which, thankfully, isn't usually an issue for us. However, now summertime means wildfire season, and, with it, the potential for disruptions in electrical service with the Hawaiian Electric Public Safety Power Shutoff Program. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Electric Public Safety Power Shutoff Program
Enter to Win 1 Million Rapid Rewards Points!
Recently, Southwest Airlines reached 1 million followers on Instagram. I was shocked that they didn't already have that many followers, but that's beside the point. This is especially true as the milestone is why you can now enter to win 1 million Rapid Rewards points! … [Read more...] about Enter to Win 1 Million Rapid Rewards Points!
HNL Parking Rate Increases Begin Today
As part of a multi-year program designed to increase funding for airport facilities improvement projects, HNL parking rate increases begin today. I'm sure we can all agree that HNL desperately needs all the help it can get, but having to pay more for, well, anything, sucks. At least this increase is a relatively small one. … [Read more...] about HNL Parking Rate Increases Begin Today