Last week, both American Airlines and United Airlines announced that they'd be ending social distancing measures onboard their flights. So, what does US airlines social distancing measures look like right now? … [Read more...] about US Airlines Social Distancing Measures
Coronavirus
Hawaii to Begin Pre-Testing Program on August 1
After nearly three months of quarantine, we finally have a plan. And that plan says Hawaii is to begin a pre-testing program on August 1, that will be quite similar to what Alaska is already doing. … [Read more...] about Hawaii to Begin Pre-Testing Program on August 1
Hawaii Restaurants Begin Closing Permanently
COVID-19 has had a profound impact on the way in which we live our lives. And, of course, and unfortunate side effect of the pandemic has been the economic one. As a result, Hawaii restaurants begin closing permanently. … [Read more...] about Hawaii Restaurants Begin Closing Permanently
Marriott Gives Members Massive Elite Status Boost
WOW! Marriott gives members a massive elite status boost! Yes, this should be a no-brainer given the current state of travel, but given Marriott's stance lately, I really didn't expect this from them. … [Read more...] about Marriott Gives Members Massive Elite Status Boost
How Hospitals in Hawaii Stack Up
The other day, a fellow blogger wrote about the Maldives reopening, as well as the state of their medical system. So, that got me wondering how hospitals in Hawaii stack up? After all, we're in a similar predicament. … [Read more...] about How Hospitals in Hawaii Stack Up
Mid-2020 Points and Miles Update
All, we've made it nearly halfway through 2020. But, 2019 might as well have been over a thousand years ago, right? And given the drastically different circumstances, let's do a mid-2020 points and miles update. … [Read more...] about Mid-2020 Points and Miles Update
Hawaii Quarantine Orders Extended Beyond June
If you were hoping to travel to Hawaii in July, think again. Hawaii Governor David Ige extended quarantine orders beyond June yesterday during a televised, virtual panel discussion with county majors. … [Read more...] about Hawaii Quarantine Orders Extended Beyond June
Add Some Island Flair to Your Face Coverings
It looks like we're going to have to wear masks in public for the foreseeable future. So, why not add some island flair to your face coverings? I certainly have since some of my favorite local vendors began offering them! … [Read more...] about Add Some Island Flair to Your Face Coverings
Hawaii is Doing What it Needs to Do
Over the past week, there have been a lot of discussions surrounding Hawaii's response to COVID-19. And, many have been disheartening. But, know that Hawaii is doing what it needs to do. … [Read more...] about Hawaii is Doing What it Needs to Do
Most Hawaii Hotels Begin Issuing One-Time Use Keys
Last week, Hawaii lawmakers threw out some interesting quarantine enforcement ideas. Well, it appears one of those ideas is being implemented as most Hawaii hotels begin issuing one-time use keys. … [Read more...] about Most Hawaii Hotels Begin Issuing One-Time Use Keys