Airline Reviews and Reward Programs

I can't believe it!  Hawaiian finally updates their app!  And while the new app is gorgeous, I have some serious issues with the new app.  Let's take a look. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian FINALLY Updates Their App! But…

As was the case on my outbound flight, my flight home was once again on Delta.  And like my outbound flight, Delta Air Lines 2767 SLC-HNL exemplified a superior overall experience than many other domestic airlines. … [Read more...] about Review: Delta Air Lines 2767 SLC-HNL

Salt Lake City is a Delta hub, so I wanted to check out their Sky Club there to compare it to the Honolulu one.  And, I ended up having a ton of time at SLC, so I did get to spend time in the Delta Sky Club Salt Lake City. … [Read more...] about Review: Delta Sky Club Salt Lake City

Ah, boarding a flight.  Is there anything more unnecessarily complicated and infuriating than getting onboard a plane?  Well, Delta Air Lines thinks it has a solution that will make the boarding process simpler.  Their solution?  Delta is ditching boarding zones. … [Read more...] about Delta is Ditching Boarding Zones

The two newest airlines in Hawaii are Malaysia-based AirAsia X and Singapore-based Scoot.  Both are low-cost carriers, the presence of which is helping keep airfares to Japan in check.  Unfortunately, though, Scoot Airlines is ending its Honolulu service in the near future. … [Read more...] about Scoot Airlines is Ending Its Honolulu Service

It's been nearly five years since the merger between American Airlines and US Airways closed.  And it's been five years since I last willingly flew on American.  So let's take a look at post-merger American Airlines five years later. … [Read more...] about Post-Merger American Airlines – Five Years Later

As I've said a couple of times now, I've never flown Delta before.  But, this trip to Salt Lake City gave me a chance.  That's because those already scheduled to travel with my company were already flying direct on Delta.  And so, here's my review of my experience on Delta Air Lines 2768 HNL-SLC. … [Read more...] about Review: Delta Air Lines 2768 HNL-SLC

I've never flown Delta Air Lines or visited any of their lounges before but have always wanted to.  But thanks to a last minute trip to Utah and my Amex Platinum, I finally got to try both.  And, you know what?  I was very impressed by the Delta Sky Club Honolulu. … [Read more...] about Review: Delta Sky Club Honolulu

Recently, many US airlines raised their checked bag fees.  But in contrast to the rising regular checked bag fees, United Airlines is waiving fees for surfboards.  That can represent significant savings for those that surf while traveling. … [Read more...] about United Airlines is Waiving Fees for Surfboards

The final segment of my Las Vegas 2018 adventure was my flight home.  For this, I chose to fly Virgin America Main Cabin SFO-HNL.  So it's going to be a little similar to my previous installment, but not quite the same. … [Read more...] about Virgin America Main Cabin SFO-HNL