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
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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
Hawaiian Completes A330 Starlink Installations
Ahead of schedule, Hawaiian completes A330 Starlink installations, providing free high-speed connectivity on all of its Airbus-operated flights. This also means that all trans-Oceanic flights now offer in-flight WiFi, except for those operated by the carrier's new Boeing 787-9s. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Completes A330 Starlink Installations
HawaiianMiles Changes We Know of So Far
With the Alaska-Hawaiian merger now complete and the real work of integrating Hawaiian into the Alaska Air Group, I know the primary thing on most peoples' minds is how the combination will affect them. Well, in what will likely be a series of posts, here are the HawaiianMiles changes we know of so far. … [Read more...] about HawaiianMiles Changes We Know of So Far
Aloha Festival 2024
Heads up! If you're planning on being in Waikīkī this or next weekend, there are a couple of large-scale events going on in connection with the Aloha Festival 2024. I'm sure some of you will want to check out these events, while others may want to avoid them or adjust their plans to minimize headaches while traveling to or from the airport. … [Read more...] about Aloha Festival 2024
Kīlauea September 2024 Eruption
The most active volcano on Earth has been very sporadic lately. Actually, it spends most of its time being silent nowadays. But it has rumbled to life again during the Kīlauea September 2024 eruption, which itself has been sporadic and unpredictable. How long will it last? We shall see. … [Read more...] about Kīlauea September 2024 Eruption
Alaska Air Received DOT Approval
As I had predicted all along, Alaska Air received DOT approval for its acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines, clearing the way for them to close on their transaction and begin the arduous process of combining their operations. However, the DOT has imposed some restrictions on their combination. … [Read more...] about Alaska Air Received DOT Approval
Q4 2024 Chase Freedom Bonus Categories
Here they are, the final set of quarterly bonus categories for the Chase Freedom and Freedom Flex. I gotta say, these coming categories are interesting, with a real winner along with some very limited use ones. So, without further adieu, let's get into the Q4 2024 Chase Freedom bonus categories. … [Read more...] about Q4 2024 Chase Freedom Bonus Categories
American Air FAs Ratify Their New Contract
There are many travel-related contract negotiations going on right now, many of which aren't going so well. However, one airline can now breath a sigh of relief as American Air FAs ratify their new contract and scoring them a large pay increase. … [Read more...] about American Air FAs Ratify Their New Contract
Marriott-MGM Points Transfers Are Now Available
Earlier this year, MGM finally joined the Marriott Bonvoy family after leaving the World of Hyatt. However, the rollout has been far from smooth, and some features weren't available at the official cutover date. However, Marriott-MGM points transfers are now available. Whether you want to do it or not is another question altogether. … [Read more...] about Marriott-MGM Points Transfers Are Now Available