In what was a bit of an early Christmas present earlier this week, Alaska-Hawaiian elite status matching became available. Actually, it became available sometime around Friday-Saturday, but the landing page was frequently going up and down. Whether that was an error or just the site overloading, we haven't a clue. … [Read more...] about Alaska-Hawaiian Elite Status Matching
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Kīlauea December 2024 Eruption
For the third time this year, Madame Pele is putting on a show with the Kīlauea December 2024 eruption. However, unlike those that took place earlier this year, the current eruption is occurring in a much more accessible section of the park, making viewing it much easier. But if you want to see the eruption, you need to go NOW. … [Read more...] about Kīlauea December 2024 Eruption
Share Your Bag Location with Airlines
Apple AirTags have been a great tool to ensure your bag is with you when you're flying and to help you find it should it go missing. However, it's use has always been limited to your own. That is, until now, as you can now share your bag location with airlines to help them locate it and (theoretically) reunite it with you quicker. … [Read more...] about Share Your Bag Location with Airlines
The Venetian Las Vegas Joins World of Hyatt
Recently, we learned of the loss of a major points and miles option in Sin City, with the of The Venetian Las Vegas from IHG. However, thankfully, this loss is a temporary one, as The Venetian Las Vegas joins World of Hyatt - a big win for the brand that recently had a major loss in the area, too. … [Read more...] about The Venetian Las Vegas Joins World of Hyatt
A Premium Alaska Air Credit Card is Coming
Today's post is going to be a catch-all for everything else I didn't cover in my write-ups on Alaska Air Group's (AAG) international aspirations, the future of the Hawaiian brand, and domestic network changes. This, of course, includes the new premium Alaska Air credit card, which was teased on investor day. … [Read more...] about A Premium Alaska Air Credit Card is Coming
Chase Freedom Q1 2025 Bonus Categories
I say this every year, but it's hard to believe that the end of the year is already here. Case in point, the Chase Freedom Q1 2025 bonus categories are already open for registration. That said, it's more of the same as we've seen in recent years, but with an extra one tacked on for their 15th anniversary. … [Read more...] about Chase Freedom Q1 2025 Bonus Categories