The points & miles community has long been clamoring for the ability to pool miles amongst family members. Now, that's a reality with one airline, as United Airlines introduces family sharing. However, there is one potentially huge catch, depending on what your travel habits are. … [Read more...] about United Airlines Introduces Family Sharing
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American Changes Its WiFi Program
On the same day Alaska Air launched its awful WiFi and discounts subscription program, Alaska Access, Oneworld partner American Air announced changes to its in-flight WiFi offerings, and they couldn't be more different than what Alaska did. … [Read more...] about American Changes Its WiFi Program
Ugh: Alaska Air Launches a Discount Membership
I woke up yesterday to an email from Alaska Air - my preferred airline - that made me go "wtf?!" It seems they've taking a page out of retail's playbook (I'm looking at you, Best Buy), and starting a BS subscription service. Yup, Alaska Air launches a discount membership program, that I think is stupid … [Read more...] about Ugh: Alaska Air Launches a Discount Membership
JetBlue is Retrenching
After its failed attempt to acquire Spirit, for which it gave up on its Northeast Alliance with American, JetBlue is retrenching in an effort to stop the bleeding. While it may not seem like it, this can have an impact on Hawaii travelers, as JetBlue is a major Hawaiian codeshare partner. For now. … [Read more...] about JetBlue is Retrenching
Mokulele Seeks Subsidies for Lanai Service
Mokulele hasn't been doing all that well lately. It's struggling to maintain any semblance of reliability and profitability. So news that Mokulele seeks subsidies for Lanai service should come as no surprise, then. … [Read more...] about Mokulele Seeks Subsidies for Lanai Service
Hyatt-SLH Drop Dead Date is May 15
In early February, I reported that the Small Luxury Hotel of The World would be ending its relationship with Hyatt. At the time, no dates were given. However, we now know that the Hyatt-SLH drop dead date is May 15, 2024. … [Read more...] about Hyatt-SLH Drop Dead Date is May 15
Hawaiian Starlink Deployment
During their Q4 2023 earnings call, Hawaiian Air officials mentioned that they've begun offering Starlink satellite-based WiFi onboard certain flights. Well, it turns out there's more information out there about the Hawaiian Starlink deployment. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Starlink Deployment
A Marriott Bold Devaluation Is Coming
Yup, you read that right. The no-annual-fee version of the various Marriott co-brand credit cards is about to undergo some major negative changes, as a Marriott Bold devaluation is coming soon. How, you ask? In the only way possible, really. … [Read more...] about A Marriott Bold Devaluation Is Coming
Capital One Wants to Acquire Discover
The Alaska-Hawaiian is something I didn't see coming. But you know what caught me even more off-guard? The fact that Capital One wants to acquire Discover. As strange as it sounds, the pairing does make a bit of sense, though they have major regulatory hurdles to overcome. … [Read more...] about Capital One Wants to Acquire Discover
Marriott-MGM Integration Is Complete
The much-delayed and convoluted process of partnering MGM Resorts with Marriott appears to finally come to fruition, as it seems as if the Marriott-MGM integration is complete! … [Read more...] about Marriott-MGM Integration Is Complete