Ouch. Last week, the Federal Government gave Hawaiian Air an answer they didn't want to hear. The application for the Hawaiian-Japan joint venture request was rejected. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian-Japan Joint Venture Request Rejected
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Main Cabin Basic Coming to Inter-Island Flights Too
When I wrote about Hawaiian's new Main Cabin Basic fare, I wondered whether the fare class would come to inter-island routes. And, the answer to that, unfortunately, is yes. Main Cabin Basic is coming to inter-island flights too. … [Read more...] about Main Cabin Basic Coming to Inter-Island Flights Too
Hawaiian Air Flight Attendants to Hold Strike Vote
Hawaiian Air flight attendants are going to hold a strike vote next month. This comes amidst stalled contract negotiations at a time when Hawaiian can ill afford the disruption of a strike. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Air Flight Attendants to Hold Strike Vote
Hawaiian Airlines Launched Basic Economy
On Monday, Hawaii's largest carrier began offering a new class of service. No, this isn't a new premium product. Rather, Hawaiian Airlines launched basic economy fares, which is just a bait-and-switch way of raising prices. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Airlines Launched Basic Economy
HawaiianMiles versus Rapid Rewards
Last week, I compared the Southwest and Hawaiian experiences. But our experiences with the airlines are only part of the equation. So, let's compare HawaiianMiles versus Rapid Rewards. … [Read more...] about HawaiianMiles versus Rapid Rewards
Hawaiian Adding Additional West Coast Flights
Well, this isn't an announcement I was expecting. Though, my surprise has more to do with the particular routes coming online. So, let's talk about Hawaiian adding additional West Coast flights. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Adding Additional West Coast Flights
Booking Hawaii Inter-Island Travel in the Southwest Era
Recently, I booked a trip to Kona for Mrs. Island Miler and I. Things are quite different from the last time we traveled inter-island, so let's talk about booking Hawaii inter-island travel in the Southwest era. … [Read more...] about Booking Hawaii Inter-Island Travel in the Southwest Era
Hawaiian Airlines Should Consider the A321XLR
Airbus recently replaced a potential replacement for the Boeing 757. And with Hawaiian's current competitive environment, I think Hawaiian Airlines should consider the A321XLR. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Airlines Should Consider the A321XLR
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 Airlines Flight Attendants to Picket
Heads up! Hawaiian Airlines flight attendants to picket at the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport this week Wednesday in protest of their protracted contract negotiations. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Airlines Flight Attendants to Picket