If you've been following along with this blog of the national news, you'd know that a hurricane is barreling towards Hawaii. So let's take do a Hurricane Lane update as it passes the islands. And if you've forgotten, remember that transferring points to Korean SkyPass will no longer be possible soon. … [Read more...] about Hurricane Lane Update + Korean SkyPass Reminder
Travel News
Warning: Hurricane Lane to Impact Hawaii
Heads up! If you're on or traveling to Hawaii soon, you need to know about Hurricane Lane. It is very close to the state and will likely create a lot of rough weather in the days ahead. … [Read more...] about Warning: Hurricane Lane to Impact Hawaii
Korean Airlines Leaving Chase Ultimate Rewards
Now, this is a sucker punch to the gut. Korean Airlines leaving Chase Ultimate Rewards removes our best award option for flights between Hawaii and the Continental U.S. … [Read more...] about Korean Airlines Leaving Chase Ultimate Rewards
Coco Palms Project is Back on Track + St. Regis Princeville Woes
Following a court ruling last month, the Coco Palms project is back on track. And, hopefully, this will be the last big delay the highly anticipated project experiences. Also on the Kauai, confusion abounds at the St. Regis Princeville. What the heck is going on?! … [Read more...] about Coco Palms Project is Back on Track + St. Regis Princeville Woes
Some Updates on Southwest Hawaii Service
Southwest Airlines, disappointingly, didn't divulge any new information on its Hawaii service during its Q2 earnings call. However, they did talk to the folks over at Beat of Hawaii. So, here are some updates on Southwest Hawaii service. … [Read more...] about Some Updates on Southwest Hawaii Service
Hurricane Hector Update 2
As was the case yesterday, Hurricane Hector is maintaining its current course. However, today we'll begin to see the storm's effects on the islands. As a result, as of the writing of this Hurricane Hector update 2, parts of the state are now under a Tropical Storm Warning. … [Read more...] about Hurricane Hector Update 2
My Thoughts on the Aloha Poke Co Fiasco
Aloha Poke Co's executives don't get what the problem is. They can't seem to comprehend why what they've done is wrong and why so many have a right to be angry. … [Read more...] about My Thoughts on the Aloha Poke Co Fiasco
Hurricane Hector Update
As good as our technology is, the weather is still incredibly difficult to predict. Case in point, the current situation in the Central Pacific. So here's a Hurricane Hector update. … [Read more...] about Hurricane Hector Update
Keeping an Eye on Hurricane Hector
The Central Pacific Hurricane season began on June 1 and runs through November 1. And, now, Hawaii's is watching its first hurricane of the season, Hurricane Hector. … [Read more...] about Keeping an Eye on Hurricane Hector
Which US Airline Handles Bags the Best?
Ever wonder which US airline handles bags the best? Well, luggage storage company, Luggagehero, did a study to find out who's the best and who's the worst. And while some rankings are a given, some of the results surprise me. … [Read more...] about Which US Airline Handles Bags the Best?