Nearly a month after its massive IT upgrade, technology issues persist at Hawaiian. Not only are they still struggling with that enormous change, but an issue at their outsourced data center further compounded their challenges. … [Read more...] about Technology Issues Persist at Hawaiian
Travel News
Hana Highway Partially Closes
2023 has been a wet year for Hawaii so far, which is great for drought-stricken Maui and Hawaii Island. However, all that rain can destabilize land, which is what happened in East Maui. Unfortunately, as a result, the Hana Highway partially closes for up to a month. … [Read more...] about Hana Highway Partially Closes
The Matcha Bar at Obake Honolulu
I was devastated when Kaimuki's HeiHo House closed. Thankfully, many of those involved reappeared at Obake Honolulu. This past weekend, the Mrs. and I went to check out their daytime Matcha Bar at Obake Honolulu. … [Read more...] about The Matcha Bar at Obake Honolulu
Japan Drops All Remaining COVID Restrictions
While they reopened last October, certain restrictions remained in place for all those entering the Land of the Rising Sun. However, today Japan drops all remaining COVID restrictions. While that makes traveling to Japan easier, hopefully, it also helps to boost Japanese travel to Hawaii. … [Read more...] about Japan Drops All Remaining COVID Restrictions
Hawaii Hotel Performance in March 2023
Despite increasingly uncertain economic conditions, Hawaii hotel performance in March 2023 held steady month-over-month. That means that domestic demand appears to be holding, as Japanese visitors have yet to make their return. … [Read more...] about Hawaii Hotel Performance in March 2023
Monk Seals Close a Portion of Waikiki Beach
That's right, Monk Seals close a portion of Waikiki Beach, as another mother gives birth on the bustling beach. Like all the previous births, this one occurred on Kaimana Beach. Unlike last time, though, it's Ka'iwi - not Rocky - that gave birth, and the closure is MUCH bigger this time around. … [Read more...] about Monk Seals Close a Portion of Waikiki Beach
Hawaiian Air Flubbed Its IT Upgrade
In early April, Hawaii's hometown airline warned about an impending technology project. Unfortunately, as many have seen, Hawaiian Air flubbed its IT upgrade, frustrating, and even stranding some passengers. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Air Flubbed Its IT Upgrade
Iao Valley Will Require Reservations
As the final round of land stabilization and renovation wraps up, officials warn that Iao Valley will require reservations to visit. That will make Iao Valley State Monument the fourth state park to implement such a requirement. … [Read more...] about Iao Valley Will Require Reservations
Hawaiian Air Places a SAF Order
Hawaii's largest carrier is jumping on the sustainable aviation fuel bandwagon as Hawaiian Air places a SAF order. However, the deliveries won't begin any time soon, and the quantity being ordered will satisfy only a fraction of the Airline's fuel needs. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Air Places a SAF Order
Keep Away From Wild Animals in Hawaii
This is getting old. Despite numerous news stories and warnings in many forms, people aren't getting that they have to keep away from wild animals in Hawaii. This is especially true of virtually all aquatic wildlife and endemic birds since they're nearly all threatened or endangered. … [Read more...] about Keep Away From Wild Animals in Hawaii