Cracks in the sole runway are causing large-scale disruptions at Kona Airport. At this stage, little information is known, but as of this writing - 7:30 pm HST - the Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport remains closed until further notice. … [Read more...] about Large-Scale Disruptions at Kona Airport
Jeffsetter Blog (featuring Island Miler)
Remember to Earn Pualani Status in 2024!
With the upcoming Alaska Airlines acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines, along with changes made to Alaska Mileage Plan effective January 1, 2024, it is crucial that you remember to earn Pualani status in 2024, as doing so in the new, combined loyalty program will likely be more difficult. … [Read more...] about Remember to Earn Pualani Status in 2024!
Update on AS1282
The terrifying incident over Oregon late last week still remains largely unresolved. However, I'm going to provide an update on AS1282 as new information has shed light on what potentially caused the frightening yet lucky incident. … [Read more...] about Update on AS1282
2024 AAdvantage Changes
While American Airlines remained mum on their loyalty program amidst many of the other programs announcing changes last year, it seems that 2024 AAdvantage changes are happening after all. They just waited till the New Year to let us know. … [Read more...] about 2024 AAdvantage Changes
Alaska Airlines 1282 Incident
On Friday, the Boeing 737 MAX experienced another potential setback with the Alaska Airlines 1282 incident. Thankfully, while frightening, the incident was not a fatal one, nor was anyone seriously injured. That said, things could have ended very differently. … [Read more...] about Alaska Airlines 1282 Incident
Best Bites of 2023
While I didn't travel much last year nor dine out much, I enjoyed a surprising amount of great eats. So, I wanted to take some time to go over my best bites of 2023. … [Read more...] about Best Bites of 2023