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Alaska and Hawaiian Begin Route Optimization

November 18, 2024 by Island Miler

Alaska and Hawaiian Begin Route Optimization

As a condition of their merger approval, Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines are unable to reduce capacity on any of their existing routes. However, that doesn't mean that they cannot the way in which they currently operate them. As such, Alaska and Hawaiian begin route optimization on two West Coast-Hawai'i routes.  … [Read more...] about Alaska and Hawaiian Begin Route Optimization

Review: Sushi Izakaya Gaku

November 14, 2024 by Island Miler

Sushi Izakaya Gaku hamachi kama

There are many Japanese restaurants of differing quality and style around Honolulu. However, one has stood the test of time as a reliable standby - Sushi Izakaya Gaku. Despite being around for a while now, I've never been here until recently. And I'm glad I finally made it out to try this beloved spot.  … [Read more...] about Review: Sushi Izakaya Gaku

Waikīkī Hotel Workers Ratified New Contracts

November 13, 2024 by Island Miler

Waikīkī Hotel Workers Ratified New Contracts

Due to personal needs, I've not written any new content in over a week! However, I'm back now and am pleased to inform you all that Waikīkī hotel workers ratified new contracts, ending a strike at one of the state's largest properties while also preventing walkouts at others. However, not all hotels in the islands are safe from work stoppages yet.  … [Read more...] about Waikīkī Hotel Workers Ratified New Contracts

Alaska Lounge May Be Coming to Honolulu

November 4, 2024 by Island Miler

Alaska Lounge May Be Coming to Honolulu

With the Alaska-Hawaiian merger in full swing, it looks as if Alaska Airlines is looking to expand its ground services in the islands. This is especially true at their new hub, as news recently broke that an Alaska lounge may be coming to Honolulu. This news may also reinforce Alaska's commitment to maintaining two separate brands.  … [Read more...] about Alaska Lounge May Be Coming to Honolulu

HNL Improved Its Passenger Satisfaction Ranking

October 23, 2024 by Island Miler

HNL Improved Its Passenger Satisfaction Ranking

If you live in Hawai'i and have visited other places or have visited before, you probably know that our airports are not great. However, in JD Powers' most recent assessment, HNL improved its passenger satisfaction rankings, but not by much.  … [Read more...] about HNL Improved Its Passenger Satisfaction Ranking

Hawai’i May Have a Wetter Winter 2024

October 22, 2024 by Island Miler

Hawai'i May Have a Wetter Winter 2024

Despite unusually inconsistent dry and wet spells throughout the summer, we ended up having a higher average rainfall total than normal. That trend looks like it'll continue into later this year and early next year, as Hawai'i may have a wetter winter 2024.  … [Read more...] about Hawai’i May Have a Wetter Winter 2024

The Future of the Hawaiian Credit Card

October 18, 2024 by Island Miler

The Future of the Hawaiian Credit Card

One of the biggest questions surrounding the Alaska-Hawaiian merger is what will happen to the credit cards? This is especially true for us points and miles nerds. Well, we now have some info on the future of the Hawaiian credit card, along with some of the benefits it offers.  … [Read more...] about The Future of the Hawaiian Credit Card

Spotting Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS

October 16, 2024 by Island Miler

Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS

If you didn't already know, we're currently being treated to a rare and spectacular cosmic treat - a comet! Better yet, unlike earlier this month, you don't have to wake up at some obscene hour to see it. That all said, let's go over spotting comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS here on O'ahu.  … [Read more...] about Spotting Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS

Developer Outlined Its Plans for Turtle Bay

October 4, 2024 by Island Miler

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

Alaska-Hawaiian Mileage Transfers are Now Live

September 30, 2024 by Island Miler

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

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