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!
Travel News
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
Japan is Having a Hard Time
Who could've seen this coming? After reopening to tourists, Japan is having a hard time. Much of its tourism economy is, well, still in shambles. That doesn't bode well for visitors that are choosing to rush back in now. … [Read more...] about Japan is Having a Hard Time
Hawaii Will Host APEC Meetings in December 2022
The United States is the host country for the 2023 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation conference. However, leading up to the conference, Hawaii will host APEC meetings in December 2022. … [Read more...] about Hawaii Will Host APEC Meetings in December 2022
Honolulu is the Second Worst Large US Airport
In the JD Powers 2022 North American Airport Satisfaction Study, Honolulu is the second worst large US airport. I can't say I'm surprised. I loathe my hometown airport, though there are worse. … [Read more...] about Honolulu is the Second Worst Large US Airport
Virgin Atlantic is Joining SkyTeam – Good or Bad?
I've got to be honest with you guys; I kind of forgot that Virgin Atlantic wasn't already part of an airline alliance. So, you can imagine my surprise when the announcement was made that Virgin Atlantic is joining SkyTeam! … [Read more...] about Virgin Atlantic is Joining SkyTeam – Good or Bad?
Alaska Pilots Reached a Tentative Agreement
In what is a significant relief for me, as I'm sure it is for others, Alaska pilots reached a tentative agreement with the airline after a long and contentious round of negotiations. Now all that's left is for union members to vote to ratify the contract, which they are largely expected to do. … [Read more...] about Alaska Pilots Reached a Tentative Agreement