No, we don't know when the delayed Marriott-MGM partnership is going to launch. However, the two companies recently released more information about the program. So let's talk about these Marriott-MGM benefits, which I think are a bit disappointing. … [Read more...] about Marriott-MGM Benefits Revealed
Jeffsetter Blog (featuring Island Miler)
Whistleblower Points to the Cause of AS1282
At this point, it's pretty evident what happened with AS1282 - a manufacturing issues, not an engineering one. However, the official NTSB report will take a year or two to come out, so if you don't want to wait, a whistleblowers points to the cause of AS1282. … [Read more...] about Whistleblower Points to the Cause of AS1282
Alaska Air Visa 70k Sign-Up Bonus
I believe the combined Alaska-Hawaiian loyalty program will have one credit card - the current Alaska Air Visa, which you should all apply for. However, you really should apply now if you haven't already, as there's currently an Alaska Air Visa 70k sign-up bonus! … [Read more...] about Alaska Air Visa 70k Sign-Up Bonus
Marriott Rebrands Its Suite Night Award
Marriott Suite Night Awards have been the butt of jokes since their introduction. An option in their Choice Benefit Award, they've been difficult to use, especially for their intended purpose. As a result, Marriott rebrands its Suite Night Award to, I don't know, make it a little more realistic? … [Read more...] about Marriott Rebrands Its Suite Night Award
Alaska-Hawaiian Merger Backstory
Gather around, everyone! Thanks to a recent proxy statement filed by Hawaiian Airlines, we now know the Alaska-Hawaiian merger backstory. And, oh boy! I wasn't expecting things to go the way they apparently did. It also sheds light on the why, which is along the lines of what I was originally thinking. … [Read more...] about Alaska-Hawaiian Merger Backstory
JetBlue-Spirit Merger Has Been Blocked
Here in Hawaii, the focus has been on the out-of-the-blue Alaska-Hawaiian merger. However, another one has been making its way through U.S. courts for over a year. However, now we know the JetBlue-Spirit merger has been blocked by a U.S. District Court Judge. … [Read more...] about JetBlue-Spirit Merger Has Been Blocked