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
COVID-19
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
US Domestic Travel Restrictions
Hawaii has pretty stringent travel restrictions at the moment thanks to COVID-19. But, you know what, other states have similar measures in place too. So, let's talk about the current state of US domestic travel restrictions. … [Read more...] about US Domestic Travel Restrictions
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
Hawaiian Air Demonstrates New Safety Measures
The other day, Governor David Ige announced the ending of inter-island travel quarantines. That same day we got a look at what travel will look like as Hawaiian Air demonstrates its new safety measures. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Air Demonstrates New Safety Measures
Hawaii is Ending Inter-Island Quarantine Requirements
For weeks now, many officials in Hawaii have been calling for Hawaii's Governor to begin to allow intra-state travel to return. And, guess what. It turns out that Hawaii is ending its inter-island quarantine requirements soon. … [Read more...] about Hawaii is Ending Inter-Island Quarantine Requirements
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
Hawaii May Reopen to Tourism in July
That's right. According to Hawaii's Lieutenant Governor Josh Green, Hawaii may reopen to tourism in July. However, this reopening won't be a free-for-all. There are plans in the works to mitigate risks to island residents. … [Read more...] about Hawaii May Reopen to Tourism in July