It's going to get a little easier to earn MileagePlus Premier status, as you will be able to earn more United PQPs with credit card spend next year. These changes apply to cards issues by both Chase and First Hawaiian Bank. That's right, FHB issues a United credit card - something I totally forgot about until now. … [Read more...] about Earn More United PQPs with Credit Card Spend
Travel News
World of Hyatt is Changing in 2024
Of the four major remaining hotel loyalty programs, Hyatt's is probably the best. Part of the reason for this is that it hasn't change too much in recent years. However, World of Hyatt is changing in 2024, though, thankfully, it seems to be a positive change. … [Read more...] about World of Hyatt is Changing in 2024
Alaska Air is Acquiring Hawaiian Air
Well, this isn't something I was expecting: Alaska Air is acquiring Hawaiian Air. There's no doubt that Hawaiian Air is struggling to recover from the pandemic. Such a combination could provide great synergies for both, though critical considerations, such as disparate fleets, led me to believe such a combo wouldn't happen. I was wrong. … [Read more...] about Alaska Air is Acquiring Hawaiian Air
Hawaiian Air is Flying to SLC in 2024
Well, here's a new route announcement I wasn't expecting: Hawaiian Air is flying to SLC in 2024! I get that there's demand on the route, but there's a HUGE elephant (or two) in the room that makes me question the new route. That said, they announced some new SMF routes, too. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Air is Flying to SLC in 2024
Hawaii Proposes a Japanese Pre-Clearance Facility
There's no doubt that Japanese tourism to Hawaii hasn't recovered to pre-pandemic levels. As such, a delegation from Hawaii traveled to the Land of the Rising Sun to discuss Hawaii and Japan's important relationship. While there Hawaii proposes a Japanese pre-clearance facility to provide visitors with better convenience. … [Read more...] about Hawaii Proposes a Japanese Pre-Clearance Facility
Hawaii Hotel Performance in October 2023
Hawaii's travel industry has not been having a good year. Even before the Lahaina fire, visitor arrivals were declining year-over-year. Of course, the fires annihilated any hope of keeping up with 2022. That's why I'm closely following our monthly performance and why I'm excited to see Hawaii hotel performance in October 2023. … [Read more...] about Hawaii Hotel Performance in October 2023
Southwest is Devaluing Rapid Rewards in 2024
Boo! Southwest is devaluing Rapid Rewards in 2024! Specifically, the airline is reducing the value of Rapid Rewards points, meaning you'll need to use more points for award flight redemptions. Fortunately, we still have time to book flights at the old rate. … [Read more...] about Southwest is Devaluing Rapid Rewards in 2024
Hilton LXR Brand is Coming to Hawaii
No, Hilton isn't developing a new hotel, nor is it rebranding an existing property. Instead, an existing luxury condo-hotel is rebranding, which is how the Hilton LXR brand is coming to Hawaii. But what property is rebranding? Read on to find out. … [Read more...] about Hilton LXR Brand is Coming to Hawaii
Hawaiian Must Use or Lose Its Haneda Slots
Recently, United Airlines tried to snatch Hawaiian's nighttime slot at Tokyo Haneda. The slot is typically used for Kona-Haneda, which hasn't flown since pre-COVID. But now, the DOT says Hawaiian must use or lose its Haneda slots. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Must Use or Lose Its Haneda Slots
Hawaiian is Planning to Divest A330s?
Yes, you read that title correctly. I touched on this briefly during my most recent post about Hawaiian's PW1100G woes, but an article from the other week casually mentioned A330 lease extensions. That made me take a double take and ask myself, Hawaiian is planning to divest A330s?! … [Read more...] about Hawaiian is Planning to Divest A330s?