Not since the demise of Aloha Airlines has Hawaii enjoyed robust competition in our air travel market. Yet, despite their smart route growth, I hesitate to fly Southwest across the pacific. That could change in the future, though, as Southwest is finally adding in-seat power! … [Read more...] about Southwest is Finally Adding In-Seat Power!
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Southwest Add Wanna Get Away Plus Fare
In an effort to help boost revenues, Southwest Airlines is adding a new fare tier - Wanna Get Away Plus. As its name suggests, the new fare slots between Wanna Get Away and Anytime, with their top-of-the-line fare remaining Business Select. … [Read more...] about Southwest Add Wanna Get Away Plus Fare
Get Companion Pass with a Southwest Credit Card
If you can make it work for you, here's a killer deal - get Companion Pass with a Southwest credit card plus 30,000 bonus points! All of their consumer cards are eligible for this offer too! But hurry, there's no telling how long this offer will stick around for. … [Read more...] about Get Companion Pass with a Southwest Credit Card
Review: Southwest 825 Honolulu to Kahului
For our Grand Maui Adventure, I chose to have us fly on Southwest Airlines. Specifically, we flew Southwest 825 Honolulu to Kahului to get there, which ended up being one of my more memorable flights thanks to its fantastic crew. … [Read more...] about Review: Southwest 825 Honolulu to Kahului
Earn 1000 Rapid Rewards Points for Free!
It's that time of the year again - time to at least think about filing your taxes. But, here's something I didn't know in years past - you can earn 1000 Rapid Rewards points for free when you file your taxes. Granted, of course, you can use the IRS 1040-EZ form. … [Read more...] about Earn 1000 Rapid Rewards Points for Free!
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
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!
Southwest Announces New Long Beach-Kahului Route
Last November, Southwest Airlines began expanding its service out of Long Beach. At the time, it announced one new route from the airport to Hawaii. That route will provide service to Honolulu in direct competition with Hawaiian. And, now, they're at it again as Southwest announces a new Long Beach-Kahului Route. … [Read more...] about Southwest Announces New Long Beach-Kahului Route
Southwest Launching New Honolulu-Long Beach Route
Despite the ongoing pandemic, one airline is continuing to grow its presence in Hawaii. And that airline is Southwest, which is launching a new Honolulu-Long Beach route. And this isn't just a resumption of suspended routes - this is the addition of entirely NEW routes. … [Read more...] about Southwest Launching New Honolulu-Long Beach Route
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