One of the greatest benefits to Hawaiian Airlines being acquired by Alaska Airlines will be their (presumed) membership in the Oneworld Alliance. I know many Hawaiian fliers aren't familiar with what this means for them, so I put together a guide to Mileage Plan Oneworld benefits today to kind of preview the future. … [Read more...] about Guide to Mileage Plan Oneworld Benefits
Alaska Airlines
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
737 MAX 9 is Cleared to Resume Service
The immediate effects of the AS1282 incident is finally coming to a close for Alaska Air and United Air, at least in the U.S as the 737 MAX 9 cleared to resume service after completing FAA-approved inspections and, if necessary, repairs. Of course, if the aircraft still scares you, the airlines have got you covered. … [Read more...] about 737 MAX 9 is Cleared to Resume Service
Alaska v Hawaiian-First Class Comparison
In my last installment of the series, I'm covering Alaska v Hawaiian-First Class. Admittedly, this is a topic that I have very little experience of my own with. Unlike many of the big-name travel bloggers, I rarely travel in First because I just don't have the points/miles or cash to do so. But it's pretty easy to draw conclusions here. … [Read more...] about Alaska v Hawaiian-First Class Comparison
Update on AS1282
The terrifying incident over Oregon late last week still remains largely unresolved. However, I'm going to provide an update on AS1282 as new information has shed light on what potentially caused the frightening yet lucky incident. … [Read more...] about Update on AS1282
Alaska Airlines 1282 Incident
On Friday, the Boeing 737 MAX experienced another potential setback with the Alaska Airlines 1282 incident. Thankfully, while frightening, the incident was not a fatal one, nor was anyone seriously injured. That said, things could have ended very differently. … [Read more...] about Alaska Airlines 1282 Incident
Alaska vs Hawaiian-Extra Space Comparison
In my last post, I compared the basic service offerings of both Alaska and Hawaiian-Main Cabin. Today, we're going to move up one rung on the seating hierarchy ladder in my Alaska vs Hawaiian-extra space comparison post. … [Read more...] about Alaska vs Hawaiian-Extra Space Comparison
The Boeing 737 is Not Good for Inter-Island Ops
In the investor materials announcing Alaska Air's intent to acquire Hawaiian Air, Alaska Air notes that the 737 - the backbone of their mainline fleet - may be a suitable replacement for Hawaiian's venerable Boeing 717s. Well, I'm here to say the Boeing 737 is not good for inter-island ops. Again. … [Read more...] about The Boeing 737 is Not Good for Inter-Island Ops
Alaska vs Hawaiian-Main Cabin Comparison
With a potential acquisition of Hawaiian by Alaska Air Group looming in the future, I thought it prudent to make a comparison of their different onboard products as they stand today. This will be a series of posts covering one product type at a time. And, today's post will be Alaska vs Hawaiian-main cabin comparison. … [Read more...] about Alaska vs Hawaiian-Main Cabin Comparison
Alaska Mileage Plan Changes Coming in 2024
Despite its pending acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines, Alaska Airlines isn't slowing down the evolution of its own operations. Unsurprisingly, that means we have to endure Alaska Mileage Plan changes coming in 2024. And, honestly, these changes are a bit of a mixed bag. … [Read more...] about Alaska Mileage Plan Changes Coming in 2024