Recently, a developer outlined its plans for Turtle Bay Resort. No, this isn't Host Hotels & Resorts, the company that bought the existing Ritz-Carlton Turtle Bay and some of the surrounding lands. Rather, this is another developer that bought parcels that Host didn't during the Blackstone sale. … [Read more...] about Developer Outlined Its Plans for Turtle Bay
Jeffsetter Blog (featuring Island Miler)
The Anatomy of an Airline Merger
Alaska's acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines is the first airline merger that will occur in the U.S. since Alaska Air's 2017 takeover of Virgin America. Because of this, and the enormity of what it means for some, I'd like to go over the anatomy of an airline merger to let you all know what to expect as we travel down this path. … [Read more...] about The Anatomy of an Airline Merger
Elliott Forces Changes at Southwest
As I mentioned during the coverage of the airline's investor day, Elliott forces changes at Southwest. Luckily, Elliot didn't quite get the changes they were after, and there's still hope for Southwest's future. However, the risk of them being guttered still remains far higher than before. … [Read more...] about Elliott Forces Changes at Southwest
Alaska-Hawaiian Mileage Transfers are Now Live
Heads up! As promised, the Alaska-Hawaiian mileage transfers are now live, as is the ability to book with either airline through both of their respective websites. The ability to transfer miles between the two opens up a world of opportunity for the points and miles community, especially since Alaska Air is already a oneworld member. … [Read more...] about Alaska-Hawaiian Mileage Transfers are Now Live
Southwest is Increasing Hawai’i Service in 2025
Embattled Southwest Airlines held its investors day on September 26, and one of the announcements made is that Southwest is increasing Hawai'i service in 2025. Beyond that, though, there wasn't a whole lot of interesting announcements made. … [Read more...] about Southwest is Increasing Hawai’i Service in 2025
United is Deploying Starlink Across Its Fleet
One of the largest airlines in the U.S. has decided to switch to one of the newest in-flight internet vendors as United is deploying Starlink across its fleet. The move makes United one of the few airlines that have committed to the service, and the largest American carrier to do so. … [Read more...] about United is Deploying Starlink Across Its Fleet