I woke up yesterday to an email from Alaska Air - my preferred airline - that made me go "wtf?!" It seems they've taking a page out of retail's playbook (I'm looking at you, Best Buy), and starting a BS subscription service. Yup, Alaska Air launches a discount membership program, that I think is stupid … [Read more...] about Ugh: Alaska Air Launches a Discount Membership
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Mokulele Seeks Subsidies for Lanai Service
Mokulele hasn't been doing all that well lately. It's struggling to maintain any semblance of reliability and profitability. So news that Mokulele seeks subsidies for Lanai service should come as no surprise, then. … [Read more...] about Mokulele Seeks Subsidies for Lanai Service
Enter: Westin Hapuna-Hawaiian Air Giveaway
In celebration of Spring Break - that's literally what the contest post says - you can enter to win a Kohala Coast vacation with the Westin Hapuna-Hawaiian Air giveaway! … [Read more...] about Enter: Westin Hapuna-Hawaiian Air Giveaway
World of Hyatt 2024 Changes in Hawaii
There are two World of Hyatt 2024 changes in Hawaii, which pales in comparison to the greater devaluation going on this year. However, one of those changes is, well, awful, as it eliminates one of the better values in the islands. … [Read more...] about World of Hyatt 2024 Changes in Hawaii
Introducing Kapuahi
Hawaiian's very first Boeing 787-9 arrived late at night on Valentine's Day to little fanfare from the airline itself. In the week following, they've still been quiet, though we now know that N781HA has been named Kapuahi. … [Read more...] about Introducing Kapuahi
Delta Targets Hawaiian with Expanded Service
Hawaiian is struggling to remain solvent and is seemingly relying on its merger with Alaska Air to stay out of bankruptcy. Yet that very merger looks like it'll cause more pain as Delta targets Hawaiian with expanded service to utilize excess capacity and, presumably, to inflict pain on arch nemesis Alaska. … [Read more...] about Delta Targets Hawaiian with Expanded Service
Review: Atebara’s Famous Chips
Did you know that Hawaii's first and oldest potato chip company was founded in Hilo, Hawaii? Neither did I. But that's not surprising considering how few people - even locals - know about Atebara's and their famous chips. … [Read more...] about Review: Atebara’s Famous Chips
The First Hawaiian 787 Has Arrived
After too many delays to keep track, the first Hawaiian 787 has arrived in Honolulu two months ahead of its in-service debut. Interestingly, the first carbon fiber bird to arrive was different from the one I would've expected. But it is what it is! … [Read more...] about The First Hawaiian 787 Has Arrived
Kona Airport Had Another Unscheduled Closure
The decrepit state of the Hawai'i Island's busiest airport is becoming untenable. Not even a month after runways cracking forced the airport to close, Kona Airport had another unscheduled closure as crews worked to, ironically, make proactive repairs to avoid another unexpected closure. … [Read more...] about Kona Airport Had Another Unscheduled Closure
Hawaiian Air Premium Airport Service
Oh boy! I didn't see this one coming: Hawaiian Air Premium Airport Service. That's right, Hawaiian Airlines now offers its own version of the ground services many larger, more premium airlines do. However, details about the offering remain scant. But does it even matter? … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Air Premium Airport Service