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
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 Now Serves All Major Hawaii Airports
Great news, Hawaii travelers! Southwest now serves all major Hawaii airports with the inauguration of the Airline's new Hilo service this past weekend. But their growth in the aloha state isn't over yet. … [Read more...] about Southwest Now Serves All Major Hawaii Airports
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
Rapid Rewards Points No Longer Expire
Here's another reason to consider Southwest Airlines over Hawaiian; Rapid Rewards points no longer expire! With this positive change, though, comes some mild negative changes too. … [Read more...] about Rapid Rewards Points No Longer Expire
Southwest Accelerates Lihue Plans + Adds More Routes
Initially, Southwest Airlines planned to add service between Honolulu and Lihue, along with service between Honolulu and Sacramento in January 2019. But, now, Southwest Accelerates Lihue plans and those two routes will begin later THIS YEAR. … [Read more...] about Southwest Accelerates Lihue Plans + Adds More Routes
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
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