While Southwest isn't planning on expanding within Hawaii any time soon, it doesn't mean they're done making investments here. In fact, the Airline is now focusing on bettering itself in the islands as Southwest strengthens its Hawaii ops with a new command center. … [Read more...] about Southwest Strengthens Its Hawaii Ops
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Southwest is in Operational Hell
The polar vortex that swept the nation last week caused a lot of chaos. For airlines, in particular, things got quite tricky. However, one fared worse than the rest. Yup, Southwest is in operational Hell, and it doesn't look like it'll get better any time soon. … [Read more...] about Southwest is in Operational Hell
Hawaii Residents – Win Free Flights on Southwest!
Southwest Airlines is trying hard to win over Hawaii residents. Initially, their strategy included really great fare specials. Now, however, they're giving us the opportunity to win free flights on Southwest! … [Read more...] about Hawaii Residents – Win Free Flights on Southwest!
Confirmed: Chase Credits Online Upgraded Boarding
Recently, Southwest Airlines made Upgraded Boarding available for purchase online. At the time, we weren't sure how that would work with one of their credit cards. Thankfully, we finally know that Chase credits online Upgraded Boarding purchases. … [Read more...] about Confirmed: Chase Credits Online Upgraded Boarding
2023 Southwest Rapid Rewards Changes
Southwest Airlines has been making many changes this year, and it doesn't seem like they will stop soon. In fact, they recently announced a handful of 2023 Southwest Rapid Rewards changes. … [Read more...] about 2023 Southwest Rapid Rewards Changes
The Motley Fool Thinks Southwest Should Cease Intra-Hawaii Service
If you didn't know, there's a fare ware here in Hawaii. Because of this, the Motley Fool thinks Southwest should cease intra-Hawaii service. I think they're being foolish. … [Read more...] about The Motley Fool Thinks Southwest Should Cease Intra-Hawaii Service
Southwest Award Flights Count Toward Status Thru 11/30
Recently, Southwest Airlines ran a fast and furious promotion to earn a temporary Companion Pass for booking a roundtrip flight. Now, they're back with another - Southwest award flights count toward status. By the way, this applies retroactively too! … [Read more...] about Southwest Award Flights Count Toward Status Thru 11/30
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
Southwest Splits Check-In Lobbies at HNL
Recently, Southwest Airlines bumped up its flying in Hawaii. To accommodate its busier schedule, they had to spread out at Hawaii's busiest airport. As a result, Southwest splits check-in lobbies at HNL. … [Read more...] about Southwest Splits Check-In Lobbies at HNL
Wow! Southwest Eliminated Flight Credit Expirations!
Flight credits have become one of the latest pain points in travel today. However, one airline is taking away that pain point as Southwest eliminated flight credit expirations this past Wednesday! … [Read more...] about Wow! Southwest Eliminated Flight Credit Expirations!