Southwest has been struggling in Hawai'i, thanks to stronger than anticipated loyalty to Hawaiian, and just poor timing. Add in pressure from Elliott Investment, and Southwest is reshuffling Hawai'i service in hopes of improving its financial performance. … [Read more...] about Southwest is Reshuffling Hawai’i Service
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Flight Review: Southwest 1173 Honolulu to Hilo
For our recent trip to the Big Island, we flew Southwest once again. However, unlike our last trip, we flew into Hilo instead of Kona on Southwest 1173 Honolulu to Hilo. I had a good reason for doing so, despite the fact that we were staying in Waikoloa. … [Read more...] about Flight Review: Southwest 1173 Honolulu to Hilo
PSA: Transporting Fruit Within Hawaii
Recently, Mrs. Island Miler and I ventured to the Valley Isle for some R&R. We had a great time and spent way too much money there thanks to all of the things we discovered - more on that soon! But, on our way home, we ran into some nasty rules regarding transporting fruit within Hawaii. … [Read more...] about PSA: Transporting Fruit Within Hawaii
Southwest Flight 1470 Kona – Honolulu
For our flight back to Oahu, we flew Southwest Flight 1470. And while both flights were mostly the same, the ground experience was, well, drastically different. Not in a good way either, might I add. … [Read more...] about Southwest Flight 1470 Kona – Honolulu
Southwest Adds San Diego, Merrie Monarch Flights
Nearly a year after they began their Hawaii service, Southwest Airlines will complete its originally planned Hawaii rollout as Southwest adds San Diego flights next year. … [Read more...] about Southwest Adds San Diego, Merrie Monarch Flights
Southwest Airlines 1503 Honolulu – Kona
Being the aviation nut that I am, it's always fun trying new airlines. And, recently, I got to try a new-to-me airline for a quick mini-vacation. So, let's talk about Southwest Airlines 1503 Honolulu - Kona service. … [Read more...] about Southwest Airlines 1503 Honolulu – Kona
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 Airlines Gets a Reprieve
Southwest Airlines spent much of 2019 building and normalizing its Hawaii operations. This, however, has put immense pressure on Hawaii's largest airline. But Hawaiian Airlines is getting a reprieve, as Southwest slows its Hawaii growth. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Airlines Gets a Reprieve
The Southwest Airlines Boarding Process
Recently, I got to give Southwest Airlines a try for the first time. So, for all my Hawaii people that may not have flown them yet, here's what you need to know about Southwest Airlines boarding process. … [Read more...] about The Southwest Airlines Boarding Process
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