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
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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
Hawaiian Air’s Profits Slip Amid Increased Competition
Quarter 2 2019 financial reports came out recently and, somewhat unsurprisingly, Hawaiian Air's profits slip amid increased competition during the second quarter of 2019. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Air’s Profits Slip Amid Increased Competition
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 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
Hawaiian Airlines Charged Customers How Much?!
There are mistake fares and then there are MISTAKE fares. Last week, there was a massive mistake fare that left many asking Hawaiian Airlines charged customers how much?! … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Airlines Charged Customers How Much?!
My Arduous Journey Home with Hawaiian Air
My flight to Maui was uneventful. But, things went off the rails from there. So here the story of my arduous journey home with Hawaiian Air. … [Read more...] about My Arduous Journey Home with Hawaiian Air