Last week was an unusual one for Hawaiian Air customers traveling within the islands. That's because Hawaiian Air had mass cancellations due to a shortage of Boeing 717 pilots. However, they made some smart swaps to get their customers to their destinations. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Air Mass Cancellations
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Alaska Flight Pass Not the First U.S. Flight Subscription
The other day, my favorite airline launched a novel new program - Flight Pass. And as good as the program is, Alaska Flight Pass is not the first U.S. flight subscription program. Hawaiian has long offered something similar for frequent inter-island travelers. … [Read more...] about Alaska Flight Pass Not the First U.S. Flight Subscription
Hawaiian Airlines to Resume Sydney Flights
For the first time since the pandemic began, Hawaiian Airlines is to resume Sydney flights. However, like its current service to Japan and Korea, I don't think Hawaiian's returning Australian service will likely see low load factors. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Airlines to Resume Sydney Flights
Review: Hawaiian Air HA6 Honolulu to Las Vegas
During my recent trip to Vegas and Irvine, we flew on Hawaiian Airlines. Sure, Southwest is an option nowadays, but my in-laws prefer Hawaiian for the convenience and ease. So, let's talk about Hawaiian Air HA6 Honolulu to Las Vegas. … [Read more...] about Review: Hawaiian Air HA6 Honolulu to Las Vegas
Hawaiian Airlines Changes Terminals at LAX
For a while now, Hawaii's hometown carrier called Terminal 5 home at Los Angeles International Airport. That won't be the case come tomorrow, though, as Hawaiian Airlines changes Terminal at LAX. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Airlines Changes Terminals at LAX
Hawaiian Air Flight Attendant Hit in Unprovoked Attack
Issues with unruly passengers are a major issue right now in the US. Since January 1st of this year, there have been over 4,200 such events reported. And while most involve COVID-era compliance issues, not all do. That's the case with a Hawaiian Air flight attendant hit in an unprovoked attack yesterday. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Air Flight Attendant Hit in Unprovoked Attack
Hawaiian is Now Relocating Afghan Refugees
The other day, I wrote about the Civil Reserve Air Fleet's activation by the Department of Defense. Among airlines being called up for service was Hawaii's very own hometown carrier. And, as of yesterday, Hawaiian is now relocating Afghan refugees across the country. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian is Now Relocating Afghan Refugees
Hawaiian Air to Assist With Afghan Evacuations
I'm sure we're all aware of the humanitarian crisis taking place in Afghanistan. The entire situation is tragic, for sure. And, for the most part, the US Air Force is handling evacuation flights. However, they're getting some help, and Hawaiian Air is to assist with Afghan evacuations. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Air to Assist With Afghan Evacuations
Honolulu – Las Vegas Airfare Comparison
For a long time, Hawaiian charged just about whatever they wanted on flights between Hawaii and Las Vegas. With Southwest entering the market, though, that can't be the case anymore. Or can it? Let's do a Honolulu - Las Vegas airfare comparison to see how things are going right now. … [Read more...] about Honolulu – Las Vegas Airfare Comparison
Hawaiian Air Adjusts Inter-Island Strategy
Airlines are struggling to survive in what's been our "new normal" for a while now. One of the hardest hit, though, has been taking its strategy in another direction. As a result, Hawaiian Air adjusts its inter-island strategy to give it a competitive edge in an ever-stiffening competitive environment. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Air Adjusts Inter-Island Strategy