The Department of Transportation has been making moves to provide consumers with better protections against airlines. However, their recent initiative isn't one I was expecting at all - the DOT is investigating the Big 4 frequent flier programs. … [Read more...] about DOT is Investigating the Big 4 Frequent Flier Programs
Jeffsetter Blog (featuring Island Miler)
Review: Southwest 5136 OGG-HNL
Our flight home from Maui on Southwest 5136 OGG-HNL was a somewhat unusual one, as far as my experiences with the airline have been. Between the load factor, the aircraft, and the weather, this was far from what I usually come to expect, both good and bad. … [Read more...] about Review: Southwest 5136 OGG-HNL
Review: Hyatt Centric Waikiki in 2024
With Hyatt's annual category changes earlier this year, Honolulu was set to lose one of its two Category 4 options. That's what compelled me to book one last Honolulu award stay using my credit card certificate, which is how I found myself staying at the Hyatt Centric Waikiki in 2024. … [Read more...] about Review: Hyatt Centric Waikiki in 2024
The Alaska-Hawaiian Merger is Still Pending
Since the Alaska-Hawaiian merger is still pending, I'd like to take this time to go over some updates I've seen, along with some bad takes other bloggers and "journalists" are spouting out there. Suffice it to say that I'm still confident that the merger will close. Now, it's just a matter of when, really. … [Read more...] about The Alaska-Hawaiian Merger is Still Pending
3-Day Strike at Hawai’i Hotels
As threatened recently, Unite Here! Local 5 members staged a 3-day strike at Hawai'i hotels. This limited strike action is an interesting change in strategy for the union and was coordinated with other units throughout the country. It also likely serves as a warning to hotel operators of things to come. … [Read more...] about 3-Day Strike at Hawai’i Hotels
United Flight Attendants Voted to Strike
Like their peers at Alaska Airlines and American Airlines, United flight attendants voted to strike this past week. However, as is the case with the other airline strike votes, this doesn't mean a strike is imminent. That said, those with plans to travel with United (or Alaska and American) in the near future should keep tabs on negotiations. … [Read more...] about United Flight Attendants Voted to Strike