Embattled Southwest Airlines held its investors day on September 26, and one of the announcements made is that Southwest is increasing Hawai'i service in 2025. Beyond that, though, there wasn't a whole lot of interesting announcements made. … [Read more...] about Southwest is Increasing Hawai’i Service in 2025
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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
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
Review: ‘Olili Waikiki
During our brief staycation in Waikiki, I made it a point to try a new to us restaurant, despite having established favorites in the area. This was an even greater challenge due to budgetary constraints. Eventually, I settled on 'Olili Waikiki, which is a newer restaurant concept by Foodland Hawai'i. … [Read more...] about Review: ‘Olili Waikiki
Hyatt is Coming to West O’ahu
Hyatt's footprint is relatively small in Hawai'i, especially when compared to its larger peers - Marriott and Hilton - and even local ones, such as Outrigger. However, Hyatt is coming to West O'ahu with a newly built property, unlike most of its recent additions. … [Read more...] about Hyatt is Coming to West O’ahu