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
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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
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
Rio Las Vegas Joins the World of Hyatt
Hyatt may have lost its key partner in Sin City, but it hasn't given up on the city yet. In fact, as of March 1, the Rio Las Vegas joins the World of Hyatt, giving members a "Strip" option once again. … [Read more...] about Rio Las Vegas Joins the World of Hyatt
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
Some MGM Properties Are Now Live With Marriott
Last year, MGM ditched Hyatt for Marriott. Since the initial announcement, though, things have been far from smooth. However, some MGM properties are now live with Marriott, albeit with dubious benefits for members of both programs. … [Read more...] about Some MGM Properties Are Now Live With Marriott
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