My favorite airline is joining United and Hawaiian in offering Hawaii-bound travelers COVID test. However, Alaska Air is offering discounted rapid tests. Oh, and Oakland International plans to offer travelers tests too. … [Read more...] about Alaska Air Offering Discounted Rapid Tests
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Alaska Air Strengthens Coronavirus Measures
While some airlines scale back their response to the pandemic, Alaska Air strengthens its coronavirus measures. So, now, virtually all passengers must wear a mask throughout their flight without exception. … [Read more...] about Alaska Air Strengthens Coronavirus Measures
Alaska Air Adds More Hawaii Routes from LAX
Yesterday, Alaska Airlines made a couple of announcements. One was the reopening date of its lounges, and the other, a slew of new routes. That includes Alaska Air adding more Hawaii routes from LAX. … [Read more...] about Alaska Air Adds More Hawaii Routes from LAX
Review: Alaska Air 851 SEA-HNL
Finally, the last installment of my trip report from over a century ago in April 2019, my flight home. And, as regular readers will know, I fly Alaska. This time, that flight was Alaska Air 851 SEA-HNL. … [Read more...] about Review: Alaska Air 851 SEA-HNL
My Airline Pandemic Cancelation Experiences
As you all know, because of the pandemic, I've had to cancel two trips (so far). But, only recently, did I cancel my last remaining flight. So, here are my airline pandemic cancelation experiences and how they compare. … [Read more...] about My Airline Pandemic Cancelation Experiences
2019 In-Flight Food Nutrition Ratings
The Diet Detective does an annual study on the healthfulness of airline catering. And, in its 2019 in-flight food nutrition ratings, Alaska Airline scored among the best, while Hawaiian came in near the bottom. … [Read more...] about 2019 In-Flight Food Nutrition Ratings
The 2019 Airline Water Quality Study
How much do you think about the quality of water on airplanes when you fly? Well, the 2019 airline water quality study will have you thinking about this if you weren't already. … [Read more...] about The 2019 Airline Water Quality Study
Oahu Vacation Rental Crackdown and More
There's a lot of Hawaii travel news to cover today, so in this post, I'm talking about the Oahu vacation rental crack down and more. … [Read more...] about Oahu Vacation Rental Crackdown and More
Can Alaska Air Continue to Find Success in Hawaii?
With Southwest's entry into the Hawaii market, all eyes turned to Hawaiian Airlines as far as competitive pressure is concerned. But here's a question I didn't consider; can Alaska Air continue to find success in Hawaii too? … [Read more...] about Can Alaska Air Continue to Find Success in Hawaii?
Alaska Air Delays the Start of Paine Field Service
The Partial Government Shutdown's effects are spreading. And, now, Alaska Air delays the start of Paine Field service because of it. … [Read more...] about Alaska Air Delays the Start of Paine Field Service