It's been a little over a week since Alaska's and Hawaiian's bombshell announcement, which was followed by a flurry of regulatory filings. One such SEC filing previews the future of HawaiianMiles. That said, take anything disclosed at this early stage with a massive grain of salt. … [Read more...] about SEC Filing Previews The Future of HawaiianMiles
Jeffsetter Blog (featuring Island Miler)
Comparing Alaska Mileage Plan and HawaiianMiles
I touched on this topic a little during my initial post regarding the Alaska Airlines acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines, but today I plan to go further into depth on comparing Alaska Mileage Plan and HawaiianMiles. Why compare the two? Because it'll show us what exists today, and what we may expect in the future. … [Read more...] about Comparing Alaska Mileage Plan and HawaiianMiles
Alaska is Considering Molokai and Lanai Service, But…
Hawaii News Now reports that, during the Hawaiian acquisition presser, Alaska Airlines CEO Ben Minicucci mentioned that Alaska is considering Molokai and Lanai service. However, he tempered expectations by stating that they'd need to study the feasibility of the routes. … [Read more...] about Alaska is Considering Molokai and Lanai Service, But…
Get Rapid Rewards Points for Giving
The holiday season is all about giving. But, typically, during this time of year, we often think solely of giving to friends of family. However, non-profits still need our help, too. But this year, you can get Rapid Rewards points for giving to participating Hawaii-based charities, including some of my favorites. … [Read more...] about Get Rapid Rewards Points for Giving
Na’au Hilo Round 2
My very first standalone dining experience with Na'au Hilo was in September 2022. But eight months later, the stars aligned, and they had another dinner during my impromptu hop over to the island. So, in May 2023, I had a Na'au Hilo round 2 dinner. And it was fantastic! … [Read more...] about Na’au Hilo Round 2
Earn More United PQPs with Credit Card Spend
It's going to get a little easier to earn MileagePlus Premier status, as you will be able to earn more United PQPs with credit card spend next year. These changes apply to cards issues by both Chase and First Hawaiian Bank. That's right, FHB issues a United credit card - something I totally forgot about until now. … [Read more...] about Earn More United PQPs with Credit Card Spend