Airline Reviews and Reward Programs

Admittedly, I've been bashing on Hawaii's biggest carrier a lot lately. But, I've had good reason too. And a big part of their problem nowadays, in my opinion anyway, is that Hawaiian Airlines has an identity crisis. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Airlines Has an Identity Crisis

For our final jump home, Mrs. Island Miler and I took a more traditional Alaska flight aboard Alaska Airlines 893 SEA-HNL in Premium Class. It was also our first encounter with Alaska's post-merger catering. … [Read more...] about Alaska Airlines 893 SEA-HNL Premium Class

While in Seattle, we had three and a half hours between our arrival and the initial boarding call to our final flight home. So, we decided to kill some time at the Centurion Lounge Seattle. … [Read more...] about The Centurion Lounge Seattle – My Second Centurion

It's no secret that I'm not a fan of the Hawaiian Airlines World Elite Mastercard. However, my plans to get rid of it hit a snag. Why? Because Barclaycard does NOT allow product changes. And I find that to be stupid. … [Read more...] about Barclaycard Does Not Allow Product Changes

At the end of our time in San Francisco, we headed to the airport early due to the Silvercar return process. Thankfully, that didn't take too long so we went to check out the Centurion Lounge San Francisco. … [Read more...] about The Centurion Lounge San Francisco

For the final leg of our Gourmet Adventure Through Northern California, we spent some time in San Francisco. And, my hotel of choice for this segment of our trip was the JW Marriott San Francisco Union Square. … [Read more...] about JW Marriott San Francisco Union Square

When Southwest announced its initial Hawaii routes, one city was conspicuously missing: Los Angeles. And now we know why there are no Los Angeles-Hawaii flights for Southwest now or in the future. … [Read more...] about No Los Angeles-Hawaii Flights for Southwest

Surprise! Without warning or even an announcement, Hawaiian Airlines converts to dynamic award pricing! And, man, your next award flight on Hawaiian has the potential to be MUCH more expensive than in the past. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Airlines Converts to Dynamic Award Pricing

My recent experience with Hawaiian Airlines sparked a debate amongst myself and two of my AvGeek friends. Both then challenged me to write a post about the issue, so here it is: the Hawaiian Airlines Boeing 717 conundrum. … [Read more...] about The Hawaiian Airlines Boeing 717 Conundrum

To get from Honolulu to Northern California, naturally, I chose to fly Alaska Airlines 710 HNL-SFO.  It was an easy choice because of my Companion Certificate that got better when I scored a free upgrade! … [Read more...] about Review: Alaska Airlines 710 HNL-SFO