For loyalists of American Airlines or Hyatt, the two have had a very lucrative partnership for several years now. However, that's changing soon as American and Hyatt changes their partnership. Whether the new setup is better or worse to you greatly depends on how you've used the partnership thus far. … [Read more...] about American and Hyatt Changes Their Partnership
Travel News
CSR Cardholders Can Access Air Canada Lounges
From its inception, the Chase Sapphire Reserve provided cardholders access to certain airport lounges via a Priority Pass membership. However, now CSR cardholders can access Air Canada lounges under certain conditions. As far as I'm aware this is a first direct airline lounge benefit of the card. … [Read more...] about CSR Cardholders Can Access Air Canada Lounges
The New Southwest Experience
During Southwest's investor day, some got a sneak peek at the new Southwest experience. Thanks to them, we now know what to expect as Southwest makes its "premium" push. Overall, things look pretty good, but we also got some nasty surprises, too. … [Read more...] about The New Southwest Experience
Chase is Changing the CSR Travel Credit
One of the greatest benefits of the Chase Sapphire Reserve is its super flexible travel statement credit. So, news that Chase is changing the CSR travel credit can be very disconcerting. Thankfully, the change occurring isn't to the value of the credit or what qualifies for it. … [Read more...] about Chase is Changing the CSR Travel Credit
Developer Outlined Its Plans for Turtle Bay
Recently, a developer outlined its plans for Turtle Bay Resort. No, this isn't Host Hotels & Resorts, the company that bought the existing Ritz-Carlton Turtle Bay and some of the surrounding lands. Rather, this is another developer that bought parcels that Host didn't during the Blackstone sale. … [Read more...] about Developer Outlined Its Plans for Turtle Bay
Elliott Forces Changes at Southwest
As I mentioned during the coverage of the airline's investor day, Elliott forces changes at Southwest. Luckily, Elliot didn't quite get the changes they were after, and there's still hope for Southwest's future. However, the risk of them being guttered still remains far higher than before. … [Read more...] about Elliott Forces Changes at Southwest
Alaska-Hawaiian Mileage Transfers are Now Live
Heads up! As promised, the Alaska-Hawaiian mileage transfers are now live, as is the ability to book with either airline through both of their respective websites. The ability to transfer miles between the two opens up a world of opportunity for the points and miles community, especially since Alaska Air is already a oneworld member. … [Read more...] about Alaska-Hawaiian Mileage Transfers are Now Live
Southwest is Increasing Hawai’i Service in 2025
Embattled Southwest Airlines held its investors day on September 26, and one of the announcements made is that Southwest is increasing Hawai'i service in 2025. Beyond that, though, there wasn't a whole lot of interesting announcements made. … [Read more...] about Southwest is Increasing Hawai’i Service in 2025
United is Deploying Starlink Across Its Fleet
One of the largest airlines in the U.S. has decided to switch to one of the newest in-flight internet vendors as United is deploying Starlink across its fleet. The move makes United one of the few airlines that have committed to the service, and the largest American carrier to do so. … [Read more...] about United is Deploying Starlink Across Its Fleet
Hilton Hawaiian Village Workers Go On Strike
Following a limited strike at several hotels on O'ahu and Kaua'i, Hilton Hawaiian Village workers go on strike. Unlike the previous one, this strike has no end date and will likely continue until the union and management can agree on a new contract. As such, guests can expect major impacts for the foreseeable future. … [Read more...] about Hilton Hawaiian Village Workers Go On Strike