Southwest Airlines is a love-it-or-hate-it airline. It offers a barebones style of service but also provides free things that no other airline in the U.S. does. However, the future of Southwest is in jeopardy as an activist investor attempts to change the very character of the airline. Why? For short-term profits, of course. … [Read more...] about The Future of Southwest is in Jeopardy
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Review: Southwest 3524 Honolulu to Kahului
To kick off our visit to Maui post-fire, we hopped on a quick flight with Southwest Airlines. Specifically, we chose a mid-morning departure, Southwest 3524 Honolulu to Kahului. Thankfully, things weren't too crazy despite us traveling during a typically busy time on one of the busiest travel weekends of the year. … [Read more...] about Review: Southwest 3524 Honolulu to Kahului
Southwest Sends Ancillary Fees Soaring
As someone that frequently travels with a large carry-on to help transport my photography gear, I'm a frequent user of some of Southwest's optional fees. Unfortunately, news that Southwest sends ancillary fees soaring puts into question how much longer I'll be able to do so, especially if and when my travels pick up again. … [Read more...] about Southwest Sends Ancillary Fees Soaring
Review: Southwest 851 Hilo to Honolulu
Oh boy! I've been working on this trip report for nearly a year now! Alas, it's time to wrap it up with a review of my flight home: Southwest 851 Hilo to Honolulu. … [Read more...] about Review: Southwest 851 Hilo to Honolulu
Is Southwest Cash and Points Worth It?
Recently, Southwest Airlines gave us the ability to combine cash and points to pay for flights. But unlike some hotels' schemes, Southwest's system is a bit inflexible. As such, is Southwest cash and points worth it? Let's dig in and find out. … [Read more...] about Is Southwest Cash and Points Worth It?
Red-Eye Flights Could Be Big for Southwest
Having overnight flights is the norm rather than the exception these days. However, the airline of LUV has never operated them regularly, but are planning to. That's great, as red-eye flights could be big for Southwest! … [Read more...] about Red-Eye Flights Could Be Big for Southwest
Southwest is Installing New Cabins
Not long ago, Southwest Airlines announced they'd finally install in-seat power onboard their aircraft. The caveat to this, though, was that it's USB-A and -C ports only, and, at least for now, would only be onboard new-build aircraft. However, we learn that Southwest is installing new cabins, too. That seems odd, given the tight timing between these two announcements. You'd … [Read more...] about Southwest is Installing New Cabins
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
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!
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