When I was a kid, I LOVED going to Ken's House of Pancakes with my family whenever we visited Hilo. Learning that Mrs. Island Miler has never been, I made it a point to get here during our last trip to the area. Alas, things weren't quite what I remember them to be. … [Read more...] about Review: Ken’s House of Pancakes (Hilo)
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Review: Arden Waikiki
With my shift in priorities came, not only a reduction in travel, but a massive scaling back in the amount I dine out. As such, I haven't really been keeping track of restaurant openings. But, Mrs. Island Miler wanted to treat me to a nice night out, and I ended up picking Arden Waikiki. … [Read more...] about Review: Arden Waikiki
Two Local Companies Vie for Lanai EAS
Recently, I reported on how Mokulele had filed to abandon non-subsidized service to Lanai, which invited the attention of Massachusettes-based Cape Air. Well, it turns out they weren't interested, and instead, we're seeing two local companies vie for the Lanai EAS rights. … [Read more...] about Two Local Companies Vie for Lanai EAS
Red-Eye Flights Could Be Big for Southwest
Having overnight flights is the norm rather than the exception these days. However, the airline of LUV has never operated them regularly, but are planning to. That's great, as red-eye flights could be big for Southwest! … [Read more...] about Red-Eye Flights Could Be Big for Southwest
Ugh: Alaska Air Launches a Discount Membership
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
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