It's hard to believe that five months have passed since Alaska Airlines announced that they were going to acquire Hawaiian Airlines. Two months later, Hawaiian shareholders accepted. Now, we're just waiting for their anti-trust review, and we now know the DOJ will decide on the AS-HA merger by August. … [Read more...] about The DOJ Will Decide on the AS-HA Merger by August
Jeffsetter Blog (featuring Island Miler)
Hawaiian is Having Bad Luck
Hawaiian Airlines has been in a bad place ever since the world slammed shut and travel evaporated back in March 2020. Despite travel coming roaring back, they still remained in the red, though numerous incidents haven't helped. Another two this past month alone leads me to believe that Hawaiian is having bad luck. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian is Having Bad Luck
Review: Southwest 851 Hilo to Honolulu
Oh boy! I've been working on this trip report for nearly a year now! Alas, it's time to wrap it up with a review of my flight home: Southwest 851 Hilo to Honolulu. … [Read more...] about Review: Southwest 851 Hilo to Honolulu
Top Alaska Elites Will Lose American Systemwide Upgrades
Alaska Airlines and American Airlines have been frenemies for several years now. In fact, it was American that sponsored Alaska into Oneworld. However, as American's strategy (or lack thereof) continues to change, top Alaska elites will lose American systemwide upgrades. … [Read more...] about Top Alaska Elites Will Lose American Systemwide Upgrades
Hawaiian A330s Will Not Get Leihoku Suites
With its shiny new Boeing 787-9s finally taking operating revenue flights, the question I know many people had on their minds now is what will happen to the other long-haul aircraft's premium cabin? Unfortunately, the Hawaiian A330s will not get Leihōkū Suites. Most likely not, anyway. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian A330s Will Not Get Leihoku Suites
Is Southwest Cash and Points Worth It?
Recently, Southwest Airlines gave us the ability to combine cash and points to pay for flights. But unlike some hotels' schemes, Southwest's system is a bit inflexible. As such, is Southwest cash and points worth it? Let's dig in and find out. … [Read more...] about Is Southwest Cash and Points Worth It?