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
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Enter to Win Big Prizes From Southwest!
Southwest Airlines is celebrating its big golden anniversary! And, as is usually the case with these things, they're giving gifts away to everyone else. So, let's talk about how to enter to win big prizes from Southwest. … [Read more...] about Enter to Win Big Prizes From Southwest!
Honolulu – Las Vegas Airfare Comparison
For a long time, Hawaiian charged just about whatever they wanted on flights between Hawaii and Las Vegas. With Southwest entering the market, though, that can't be the case anymore. Or can it? Let's do a Honolulu - Las Vegas airfare comparison to see how things are going right now. … [Read more...] about Honolulu – Las Vegas Airfare Comparison
Southwest Companion Pass Sign-Up Bonus
The Southwest Airlines Companion Pass is one of the best airline elite benefits around. And, while you normally have to fly a lot to get it, now you can get the Southwest Companion Pass as a sign-up bonus. … [Read more...] about Southwest Companion Pass Sign-Up Bonus
Turn Your Southwest Travel Fund into Points
All the way back in April, Southwest Airlines announced that they'd let you turn your Southwest Travel Fund into points. And, now, you are finally able to do this right from your Rapid Rewards account. … [Read more...] about Turn Your Southwest Travel Fund into Points
My Airline Pandemic Cancelation Experiences
As you all know, because of the pandemic, I've had to cancel two trips (so far). But, only recently, did I cancel my last remaining flight. So, here are my airline pandemic cancelation experiences and how they compare. … [Read more...] about My Airline Pandemic Cancelation Experiences
Southwest Extends Elite Statuses and More!
Most other US airlines have already announced pandemic-related concessions for its frequent fliers. And, now, the largest LCC in the country joins in as Southwest extends elite statuses and more! … [Read more...] about Southwest Extends Elite Statuses and More!
Southwest Allegedly Received Special Treatment
Yesterday, news broke that Southwest allegedly received special treatment from the FAA during the validation of its Hawaii flights. That's not the kind of allegation the FAA needs right now after the 737 MAX debacle. … [Read more...] about Southwest Allegedly Received Special Treatment
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