There's no secret that Hawaii isn't doing well in its fight against COVID-19. But, if you look around, you'd think that everything was mostly back to normal. So, thanks to this and to Hawaii's dire situation, a large gathering ban is going into effect on Oahu. … [Read more...] about Large Gathering Ban Going into Effect on Oahu
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Hawaiian Air to Assist With Afghan Evacuations
I'm sure we're all aware of the humanitarian crisis taking place in Afghanistan. The entire situation is tragic, for sure. And, for the most part, the US Air Force is handling evacuation flights. However, they're getting some help, and Hawaiian Air is to assist with Afghan evacuations. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Air to Assist With Afghan Evacuations
Say Farewell to the Disney FastPass
For years, now, visitors to Disneyland and Walt Disney World could cut their wait times by using their FastPass system. However, it's time to say farewell to the Disney FastPass system, as the House of Mouse works to bring a new system online. Unfortunately, this also marks the end of a free option. … [Read more...] about Say Farewell to the Disney FastPass
Floridians Try to Dupe Hawaii Safe Travels- Fail Miserably
People can be incredibly stupid. Case in point, a recent incident in which Floridians try to dupe Hawaii Safe Travels and failed at it miserably. And the reason why they failed couldn't be better. But, hey, their plan worked for a little while. … [Read more...] about Floridians Try to Dupe Hawaii Safe Travels- Fail Miserably
Flying Honus Temporarily Returned to Honolulu
Earlier this week, the AvGeek community here on Oahu was abuzz thanks to the appearance of an ANA A380. But don't expect to see them again any time soon, as the flying honus temporarily returned to Honolulu for undisclosed reasons. … [Read more...] about Flying Honus Temporarily Returned to Honolulu
Hawaii Tightens Capacity Restrictions Once Again
The Delta variant of the COVID-19 virus is wreaking havoc here in Hawaii. Currently, the islands are experiencing the worst surge we've seen since the start of the pandemic. As a result, Hawaii tightens capacity restrictions once again in an effort to slow the spread. … [Read more...] about Hawaii Tightens Capacity Restrictions Once Again
What Domestic Airline Has the Best Catering to Hawaii?
Recently, Matt over at Live and Let's Fly reported on United's updated Hawaii economy class catering. That got me thinking - what domestic airline has the best catering to Hawaii? Let's compare and contrast. … [Read more...] about What Domestic Airline Has the Best Catering to Hawaii?
Maui County Cracks Down on Illegal Vacation Rentals
As I've said many times already, over-tourism is a major issue right now in Hawaii. As it turns out, though, it's not because there are too many hotels here. No, rather, the issue seems to be vacation rentals. To remedy this, Maui County cracks down on illegal vacation rentals. … [Read more...] about Maui County Cracks Down on Illegal Vacation Rentals
The Renaissance Brand is Returning to Hawaii
In the past, Marriott's Renaissance brand had two Hawaii outposts - the Renaissance Ilikai and the Renaissance Wailea. The former is now simply the Ilikai, while the latter became the Andaz Maui. But the Renaissance brand is returning to Hawaii with a brand new hotel now under construction in Honolulu. … [Read more...] about The Renaissance Brand is Returning to Hawaii
There Will Be No Hyatt Unbound Coco Palms
The on-again-off-again efforts to resurrect the iconic Coco Palms hotel on Kauai seem to have finally come to an end. Recent development all but confirms that there will be no Hyatt Unbound Coco Palms and probably no hotel at this site ever again. … [Read more...] about There Will Be No Hyatt Unbound Coco Palms