Hospitality is big business in Hawaii. Traditionally, the established players (Marriott, Starwood, Hilton) ruled the scene, blended with a smattering of local hotel groups and independent operations. But Hawaii hotel management is evolving thanks to a relative newcomer, which is now poised to become a dominant player. … [Read more...] about Hawaii Hotel Management is Evolving
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Extensive Akaka Falls Closures Begin Today
Heads up! If you're traveling to Hawaii Island in the next couple of weeks, one of the island's most popular attractions may be unavailable while you're here, as extensive Akaka Falls closures begin today for important rock fall mitigation work. … [Read more...] about Extensive Akaka Falls Closures Begin Today
Review: Southwest 851 Hilo to Honolulu
Oh boy! I've been working on this trip report for nearly a year now! Alas, it's time to wrap it up with a review of my flight home: Southwest 851 Hilo to Honolulu. … [Read more...] about Review: Southwest 851 Hilo to Honolulu
OAK Officials Voted to Rename The Airport
Oakland International Airport, one of three airports serving the San Francisco Bay Area, has a problem - it's been losing traffic since before the pandemic. To help remedy this, OAK officials voted to rename the airport. … [Read more...] about OAK Officials Voted to Rename The Airport
Expect Inter-Island Flight Delays at HNL
Hawaii DOT officials announced yesterday that they're going to begin runway maintenance work today. Unfortunately, due to this work, they're saying to expect inter-island flight delays at HNL. Officials are also warning that surrounding neighborhoods may experience elevated aircraft noise levels. … [Read more...] about Expect Inter-Island Flight Delays at HNL
Hawaiian Has Paused Its 717 Replacement Study
The other week, the incredible Sam Chui hopped aboard Hawaiian's inaugural SFO-HNL Boeing 787 flight. There were several surprises in his video and companion write up, including the fact that Hawaiian has paused its 717 replacement study. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Has Paused Its 717 Replacement Study
Disneyland Gets Its First Approval to Expand
The Walt Disney Company's first and oldest theme park is going to get its largest expansion in decades after the Disneyland gets its first approval to expand from Anaheim City Council approved Disney's DisneylandForward plans. … [Read more...] about Disneyland Gets Its First Approval to Expand
HNL Welcomes Autonomous Electric Shuttles
In a bid to improve travelers' experience and efficiency at the airport, HNL welcomes autonomous electric shuttles as part of a test to see if the new vehicles are suitable for standard airport operations. … [Read more...] about HNL Welcomes Autonomous Electric Shuttles
Hawaiian Passengers Filed Suit to Block Merger with Alaska
Honolulu-based KHON 2 News reported on Monday that a group of Hawaiian passengers filed suit to block merger Alaska Airlines. However, to me, the argument being presented by the plaintiffs is rather weak. Let's discuss. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Passengers Filed Suit to Block Merger with Alaska
Expect Long TSA Waits at HNL
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