The residents of Lāna'i and Moloka'i continue to grapple with accessibility issues as Mokulele suspends service again. This is the second time in less than six months the airline has had to ground a portion or all of its aircraft due to maintenance-related issues. … [Read more...] about Mokulele Suspends Service Again
Jeffsetter Blog (featuring Island Miler)
American Continues Its America Westification
Despite what American's pre-2022 safety video says, going for great is not what they're going for since they were acquired by US Airways. Doug Parker's team's strategy is to cut its way to profitability, which they're still doing as American continues its America Westification. … [Read more...] about American Continues Its America Westification
The Venetian is Now Live with World of Hyatt
We recently learned that The Venetian Las Vegas would be ending its relationship with Intercontinental Hotel Group, and would be teaming up with Hyatt. However, we didn't know when that would happen. But it seems they got things done QUICK, as the Venetian is now live with World of Hyatt! … [Read more...] about The Venetian is Now Live with World of Hyatt
Hawaiian Revealed Its New Lounge + Checked Bag Policy
Recently, we learned that Alaska Air Group was planning a new lounge for Honolulu's Daniel K. Inouye International Airport. Well, just the other day, Hawaiian revealed its new lounge concept, along with an updated checked bag policy, which seeks to further align it with Alaska Air's. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Revealed Its New Lounge + Checked Bag Policy
UK Electronic Travel Authorization
Now, you can't just show up at London Heathrow (or another port of entry) and enter the United Kingdom. Instead, you have to apply for access ahead of time using the new UK Electronic Travel Authorization system, which, you guessed it, also assesses a fee to visitors. … [Read more...] about UK Electronic Travel Authorization
BA Executive Club is Going Revenue-Based and Gets a New Name
Another one bites the dust. Oneworld member British Airways is completely gutting its loyalty program, ala Delta SkyMiles, as BA Executive Club is going revenue-based. Along with a massively re-imagined program comes a new name, for better or worse. … [Read more...] about BA Executive Club is Going Revenue-Based and Gets a New Name