There are many travel-related contract negotiations going on right now, many of which aren't going so well. However, one airline can now breath a sigh of relief as American Air FAs ratify their new contract and scoring them a large pay increase. … [Read more...] about American Air FAs Ratify Their New Contract
Jeffsetter Blog (featuring Island Miler)
Review: ‘Olili Waikiki
During our brief staycation in Waikiki, I made it a point to try a new to us restaurant, despite having established favorites in the area. This was an even greater challenge due to budgetary constraints. Eventually, I settled on 'Olili Waikiki, which is a newer restaurant concept by Foodland Hawai'i. … [Read more...] about Review: ‘Olili Waikiki
Marriott-MGM Points Transfers Are Now Available
Earlier this year, MGM finally joined the Marriott Bonvoy family after leaving the World of Hyatt. However, the rollout has been far from smooth, and some features weren't available at the official cutover date. However, Marriott-MGM points transfers are now available. Whether you want to do it or not is another question altogether. … [Read more...] about Marriott-MGM Points Transfers Are Now Available
Hyatt is Coming to West O’ahu
Hyatt's footprint is relatively small in Hawai'i, especially when compared to its larger peers - Marriott and Hilton - and even local ones, such as Outrigger. However, Hyatt is coming to West O'ahu with a newly built property, unlike most of its recent additions. … [Read more...] about Hyatt is Coming to West O’ahu
DOT is Investigating the Big 4 Frequent Flier Programs
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
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