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
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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
Fiji Airways is Adopting AAdvantage
The past six months have been quite eventful for Pacific-based carriers. First, Alaska Air announced it would acquire Hawaiian Airlines, but preserve the brand. Then, Fiji Airways announced that they would become full Oneworld members. Well, now Fiji Airways is adopting AAdvantage as its loyalty program. … [Read more...] about Fiji Airways is Adopting AAdvantage
Access to a Popular Islet Has Been Restricted
If you didn't know, there are quite a few islets dotting coastlines around many of the main Hawaiian Islands. Some of the most popular and accessible of these encircle O'ahu. However, access to a popular islet has been restricted on a temporary basis, which will likely cause headaches for some tour operators. … [Read more...] about Access to a Popular Islet Has Been Restricted
Alaska Air Appears to Have Avoided a Strike, While American Braces for One
In a bit of good news for the airline of the 49th state, Alaska Air appears to have avoided a strike. However, the same can't be said for Alaska's domestic Oneworld partner - American - which has seen its latest round of negotiations with its flight attendants come to an impasse. … [Read more...] about Alaska Air Appears to Have Avoided a Strike, While American Braces for One
The Future of Southwest is in Jeopardy
Southwest Airlines is a love-it-or-hate-it airline. It offers a barebones style of service but also provides free things that no other airline in the U.S. does. However, the future of Southwest is in jeopardy as an activist investor attempts to change the very character of the airline. Why? For short-term profits, of course. … [Read more...] about The Future of Southwest is in Jeopardy