With the departure of Small Luxury Hotels, which is defecting to Hilton, Hyatt has had a hole in its portfolio. Of course, at around the same time of SLH's bad news, we learned of a replacement. Now, Mr and Mrs Smith goes live with Hyatt, restoring a broader selection of properties to World of Hyatt members. … [Read more...] about Mr And Mrs Smith Goes Live With Hyatt
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DOT Sets New Consumer Protection Rules
The Biden Administration's Department of Transportation is going after some of consumers' largest complaints against airlines - refunds and fees. And while I rarely have issues with either of these, I for one welcome the fact that the DOT sets new consumer protection rules. … [Read more...] about DOT Sets New Consumer Protection Rules
Hawaiian Has Paused Its 717 Replacement Study
The other week, the incredible Sam Chui hopped aboard Hawaiian's inaugural SFO-HNL Boeing 787 flight. There were several surprises in his video and companion write up, including the fact that Hawaiian has paused its 717 replacement study. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Has Paused Its 717 Replacement Study
Disneyland Gets Its First Approval to Expand
The Walt Disney Company's first and oldest theme park is going to get its largest expansion in decades after the Disneyland gets its first approval to expand from Anaheim City Council approved Disney's DisneylandForward plans. … [Read more...] about Disneyland Gets Its First Approval to Expand
HNL Welcomes Autonomous Electric Shuttles
In a bid to improve travelers' experience and efficiency at the airport, HNL welcomes autonomous electric shuttles as part of a test to see if the new vehicles are suitable for standard airport operations. … [Read more...] about HNL Welcomes Autonomous Electric Shuttles
Hawaiian Taps AFI KLM EM For 787 Parts MRO
Being a smaller airline, Hawaiian outsources a lot of components of its maintenance programs, and that's not changing with its new Dreamliners. What is changing, though, is their chosen partner for the carbon birds, as Hawaiian taps AFI KLM EM for 787 parts MRO. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Taps AFI KLM EM For 787 Parts MRO
Software Upgrade Caused an Alaska Air Ground Stop
On Wednesday, a software upgrade caused an Alaska Air ground stop. Thankfully, the cease in system-wide operations was relatively brief, though the repercussions were, understandably, widespread. … [Read more...] about Software Upgrade Caused an Alaska Air Ground Stop
Hawaiian Passengers Filed Suit to Block Merger with Alaska
Honolulu-based KHON 2 News reported on Monday that a group of Hawaiian passengers filed suit to block merger Alaska Airlines. However, to me, the argument being presented by the plaintiffs is rather weak. Let's discuss. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Passengers Filed Suit to Block Merger with Alaska
Expect Long TSA Waits at HNL
The Hawaii Department of Transportation is warning travelers departing from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport to expect long TSA waits at HNL. Construction in Terminal 2 has shuttered half of the security lanes available in that area, though no estimate is available for their reopening. … [Read more...] about Expect Long TSA Waits at HNL
Maybe Avoid Kona Airport If You Can
For the second time this year, the Ellison Onizuka International Airport at Keahole had an unscheduled closure. And like the last time, it was due to runway cracking. Again. So, I don't know. Maybe avoid Kona Airport if you can? … [Read more...] about Maybe Avoid Kona Airport If You Can