The Hawaii Department of Transportation is warning travelers departing from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport to expect long TSA waits at HNL. Construction in Terminal 2 has shuttered half of the security lanes available in that area, though no estimate is available for their reopening. … [Read more...] about Expect Long TSA Waits at HNL
Destinations
Maybe Avoid Kona Airport If You Can
For the second time this year, the Ellison Onizuka International Airport at Keahole had an unscheduled closure. And like the last time, it was due to runway cracking. Again. So, I don't know. Maybe avoid Kona Airport if you can? … [Read more...] about Maybe Avoid Kona Airport If You Can
Review: Ken’s House of Pancakes (Hilo)
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)
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
Las Vegas May Get Another Airport
Las Vegas is a popular visitor destination and, increasingly, a place for people to call home. As visitor and/or resident numbers continue to climb, infrastructure needs to expand, too. And, apparently, Vegas officials have long been planning for one of their largest pieces of infrastructure to need additional capacity. That infrastructure is, of course, Harry Reid … [Read more...] about Las Vegas May Get Another Airport
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
Marriott-MGM Integration Is Complete
The much-delayed and convoluted process of partnering MGM Resorts with Marriott appears to finally come to fruition, as it seems as if the Marriott-MGM integration is complete! … [Read more...] about Marriott-MGM Integration Is Complete