Hawaiian's network expansion has been quite interesting in recent years, though not as interesting as the new route that was announced on November 30, 2022 - Hawaiian Airlines to serve the Cook Islands. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Airlines to Serve the Cook Islands
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Hawaiian Premier Club BOGO Offer
Black Friday and Cyber Monday may be over, but Hawaiian Airlines still has sales, including the recently announced Hawaiian Premier Club BOGO offer. That's right, for a limited time, you can buy one Premier Club membership and gift another for free! … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Premier Club BOGO Offer
October 2022 Hawaii Hotel Figures
The October 2022 Hawaii hotel figures are out, and they're showing lower overall occupancy rates compared to both the month prior and at the same time in 2019. Rates, however, continue to remain much higher than they were three years ago. … [Read more...] about October 2022 Hawaii Hotel Figures
Lyft Perks Return to Chase Cards!
When Chase upped the Sapphire Reserve's annual fee in 2020, they gave us some temporary Lyft benefits. It seems they made financial sense for them - or at least marketing sense - as Lyft perks return to Chase cards! … [Read more...] about Lyft Perks Return to Chase Cards!
Marriott Bonvoy is About to Get Much Worse
Recently, Marriott's super-premium credit card got a major overhaul. However, I'm concerned that the revamped Bonvoy Brilliant could erode elite benefits and, paired with other coming changes, that means Marriott Bonvoy is about to get much worse. … [Read more...] about Marriott Bonvoy is About to Get Much Worse
TSA Pre-Check Got Cheaper!
It seems like everything these days is getting more expensive. Hotels and airfare certainly cost more now than they did before the pandemic. However, not everything is going up in price. In fact, TSA Pre-Check got cheaper! … [Read more...] about TSA Pre-Check Got Cheaper!
Who Visited Hawaii’s Top Destinations the Most?
Who visited Hawaii's top destinations the most? That's a question the State of Hawaii Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism (DBEDT) sought to answer in a new study. The results will surprise you, though I also think they're not entirely accurate. … [Read more...] about Who Visited Hawaii’s Top Destinations the Most?
Hawaii Hotel Occupancy and Rates Held Steady
As the summer came to a close, Hawaii hotel occupancy and rates held steady. And that's a bit surprising given all the concerns expressed about both as we enter the shoulder season. … [Read more...] about Hawaii Hotel Occupancy and Rates Held Steady
Hilton is Now Offering Paid Room Upgrades
Gary over at View From the Wing broke the news on a controversial new change to the Hilton Honors program - Hilton is now offering paid room upgrades to elite members. … [Read more...] about Hilton is Now Offering Paid Room Upgrades
Hawaiian Interlines with Mokulele
Travel within Hawaii is getting a bit more convenient once again as Hawaiian interlines with Mokulele. On the one hand, it's a relationship that makes perfect sense. But, on the other, it's surprising that this is happening at all. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Interlines with Mokulele