Southwest began selling tickets for its hotly anticipated Hawaii service yesterday. So, today, I'm doing an analysis of the Southwest Airlines Hawaii launch, fares, award prices, competitive response, and more. … [Read more...] about Analysis of the Southwest Airlines Hawaii Launch
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Arizona Memorial Repairs Taking Longer
Visiting Oahu anytime soon? I've got some bad news for you. Arizona Memorial Repairs are taking longer than originally anticipated, delaying it re-opening by months. … [Read more...] about Arizona Memorial Repairs Taking Longer
Southwest Airlines Receives ETOPS Certification!
After months of delays, Airline officials confirmed on Wednesday the news we've all been waiting for; Southwest Airlines receives ETOPS Certification! … [Read more...] about Southwest Airlines Receives ETOPS Certification!
Eater 38 Essential Honolulu Restaurants 2019
Eater.com is one of my favorite resources for all things food. As such, I love perusing their Essentials list; especially their Hawaii lists. So, as you can imagine, I was excited to see who made the cut on the Eater 38 Essential Honolulu Restaurants 2019 list. … [Read more...] about Eater 38 Essential Honolulu Restaurants 2019
Pali Highway and Lookout are Closed Indefinitely
Heads up! If you're planning on visiting Oahu in the next few months, it's worth noting that the Pali Highway and Lookout are closed indefinitely. … [Read more...] about Pali Highway and Lookout are Closed Indefinitely
Southwest Finishes Hawaii ETOPS Test Flights
We're getting closer! The Honolulu Star-Advertiser reports that Southwest finishes Hawaii ETOPS test flights, paving the way to completion of the certification process. … [Read more...] about Southwest Finishes Hawaii ETOPS Test Flights
How to do the Honolulu Marathon Right
This past December, Mrs. Island Miler took the plunge and did the Honolulu Marathon for the first time. And based on our experience, here's how to do the Honolulu Marathon right for both visitors and kama'aina. … [Read more...] about How to do the Honolulu Marathon Right
Sheraton Princess Kaiulani is Finally Being Redeveloped
You know how Hawaii hotels tend to be cramped and dated? Well, one of the worst mainstream brand properties is finally getting the attention it needs! Specifically, the Sheraton Princess Kaiulani is finally being redeveloped! … [Read more...] about Sheraton Princess Kaiulani is Finally Being Redeveloped
Southwest Air Gates at HNL gates are Complete
As Southwest Airlines made its inaugural validation flight, the Hawaii Department of Transportation made another important announcement; the Southwest Air gare at HNL are complete! … [Read more...] about Southwest Air Gates at HNL gates are Complete
Southwest Begins Hawaii Validation Flights Today
Now that the Partial Government Shutdown is over, Southwest can resume its ETOPS certification. And, so, Southwest begins Hawaii validation flights today! … [Read more...] about Southwest Begins Hawaii Validation Flights Today