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
Travel News
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
Enter: Westin Hapuna-Hawaiian Air Giveaway
In celebration of Spring Break - that's literally what the contest post says - you can enter to win a Kohala Coast vacation with the Westin Hapuna-Hawaiian Air giveaway! … [Read more...] about Enter: Westin Hapuna-Hawaiian Air Giveaway
Delta Increases Its Checked Bag Fees
Following in the footsteps of Alaska, American, and United, Delta increases its checked bag fees. However, it kept its increase more similar to Alaska's than what the other two did. … [Read more...] about Delta Increases Its Checked Bag Fees