Recently, United Airlines tried to snatch Hawaiian's nighttime slot at Tokyo Haneda. The slot is typically used for Kona-Haneda, which hasn't flown since pre-COVID. But now, the DOT says Hawaiian must use or lose its Haneda slots. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Must Use or Lose Its Haneda Slots
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American Applies For Another Haneda Slot
It looks like United isn't the only one seeking to expand at Japan's most coveted airport, as American applies for another Haneda slot, too. However, if the slot is awarded to American, this won't be a new route. Rather, they'd be resurrecting a route they attempted a decade ago. … [Read more...] about American Applies For Another Haneda Slot
United Takes Aim at Delta and Hawaiian
Travel hasn't quite returned to normal since the COVID lockdowns, especially when it comes to Japan. That also means that airlines aren't flying flights that they used to, even though they're supposed to. As a result, United takes aim at Delta and Hawaiian in hopes that they can take over some of their coveted slots. … [Read more...] about United Takes Aim at Delta and Hawaiian
Japan Airlines Adjusting its Hawaii Routes
Just as some US carriers are adding flights to Haneda or changing existing ones from Narita, so too are Japan's two dominant carriers. ANA's changes don't impact Hawaii, though, let's talk about Japan Airlines its adjusting Hawaii routes. … [Read more...] about Japan Airlines Adjusting its Hawaii Routes
Hawaiian Objects the DOT’s Decision
Remember how the DOT recently awarded Hawaiian Airlines one additional Haneda slot? Yeah, they aren't too happy about that, so Hawaiian objects the DOT's decision. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Objects the DOT’s Decision
Hawaiian Received an Additional Haneda Slot
As you'll recall, Hawaiian Air recently applied for an additional three slots at Tokyo Haneda. Unfortunately for the Airline, they didn't get what they wanted. However, Hawaiian received an additional Haneda slot, so it isn't a total loss. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Received an Additional Haneda Slot
Hawaiian Seeks Three More Flights to Haneda
Twelve more slots are becoming available at Tokyo Haneda International Airport. However, U.S. airlines are applying for 19 slots altogether. And of that those 19 flights, Hawaiian seeks three more flights to Haneda. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Seeks Three More Flights to Haneda
All Nippon Airways A380 Design Contest
In January 2015, Skymark Airline, a Japanese low-cost carrier filed for bankruptcy. Skymark had four Airbus A380s on order at the time, two of which were already completely assembled. The airline received a number of sponsor plans, the leading of which were from Delta and All Nippon Airways (ANA). Many thought that Delta would win, as they have a cosy relationship with … [Read more...] about All Nippon Airways A380 Design Contest