Last week marked a major milestone in Alaska Air's bid to become a global airline - the announcement of its first European destination. However, this news also signals that the end is approaching for Hawaiian Dreamliners. So, to me, and I'm sure many of you reading this, this development is bittersweet. … [Read more...] about The End is Approaching for Hawaiian Dreamliners
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Regent Seaglider Performance Comes into Focus
Hailed as an environmentally friendly way to transform intra-Hawai'i travel, Regent's seaglider concepts have attracted the intrest of both Southern Airways/Mokulele and Hawaiian Airlines. However, I've always been skeptical of the technology, given the challenging operating conditions around the islands. And now those suspicions have been confirmed as the Regent Seaglider … [Read more...] about Regent Seaglider Performance Comes into Focus
Alaska Air is Going to Europe in 2026
As we all know, the Alaska's acquisition of Hawaiian is a growth strategy for itself. The first fruits of this will be flights to Tokyo and Seoul commencing SOON. However, thanks to a recent interview with CEO Ben Minicucci, we now know that Alaska Air is going to Europe in 2026. … [Read more...] about Alaska Air is Going to Europe in 2026
Mokulele Suspends Service Again
The residents of Lāna'i and Moloka'i continue to grapple with accessibility issues as Mokulele suspends service again. This is the second time in less than six months the airline has had to ground a portion or all of its aircraft due to maintenance-related issues. … [Read more...] about Mokulele Suspends Service Again
The Venetian is Now Live with World of Hyatt
We recently learned that The Venetian Las Vegas would be ending its relationship with Intercontinental Hotel Group, and would be teaming up with Hyatt. However, we didn't know when that would happen. But it seems they got things done QUICK, as the Venetian is now live with World of Hyatt! … [Read more...] about The Venetian is Now Live with World of Hyatt
Hawaiian Revealed Its New Lounge + Checked Bag Policy
Recently, we learned that Alaska Air Group was planning a new lounge for Honolulu's Daniel K. Inouye International Airport. Well, just the other day, Hawaiian revealed its new lounge concept, along with an updated checked bag policy, which seeks to further align it with Alaska Air's. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Revealed Its New Lounge + Checked Bag Policy
Hawaiian Air Bids Aloha to Premier Club
With elite matching now available and route optimization well underway, we're seeing our first Hawaiian Airlines loss as 2024 comes to a close. That loss is Hawaiian's lounge membership program as Hawaiian Air bids aloha to Premier Club. However, they do have a nice parting gift for impacted passengers. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Air Bids Aloha to Premier Club
Alaska-Hawaiian Elite Status Matching
In what was a bit of an early Christmas present earlier this week, Alaska-Hawaiian elite status matching became available. Actually, it became available sometime around Friday-Saturday, but the landing page was frequently going up and down. Whether that was an error or just the site overloading, we haven't a clue. … [Read more...] about Alaska-Hawaiian Elite Status Matching
Kīlauea December 2024 Eruption
For the third time this year, Madame Pele is putting on a show with the Kīlauea December 2024 eruption. However, unlike those that took place earlier this year, the current eruption is occurring in a much more accessible section of the park, making viewing it much easier. But if you want to see the eruption, you need to go NOW. … [Read more...] about Kīlauea December 2024 Eruption
The Venetian Las Vegas Joins World of Hyatt
Recently, we learned of the loss of a major points and miles option in Sin City, with the of The Venetian Las Vegas from IHG. However, thankfully, this loss is a temporary one, as The Venetian Las Vegas joins World of Hyatt - a big win for the brand that recently had a major loss in the area, too. … [Read more...] about The Venetian Las Vegas Joins World of Hyatt