One of my favorite aspects of flying with Alaska has been the ability to tag your bag at home. So, when that went away, I was bummed. However, this capability is back now with the new Alaska Air digital bag tags, which have been in testing for quite some time now. … [Read more...] about Now Available: Alaska Air Digital Bag Tags
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AA Begins Deploying New Boarding Tech
Nearly a month ago, I wrote about a trial American Airlines was conducting to combat gate lice. Well, it seems that the tests were successful, as AA begins deploying new boarding tech. However, this isn't a system-wide change - at least, not yet. … [Read more...] about AA Begins Deploying New Boarding Tech
Hawaiian is Discontinuing AUS Service
It seems that Hawaiian's newer continental U.S. flights aren't faring all that well. Of the three announced during COVID, only one will remain in the near future, as Hawaiian is discontinuing AUS service. However, the loss of a direct flight isn't nearly as impactful as it once was now that Hawaiian is part of the Alaska Air Group. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian is Discontinuing AUS Service
Moana 2 Jet Update
Recently, Hawaiian Airlines debuted special livery jets for Disney's Moana 2. In the past, these were two Airbus A330s. However, this time, it'll be an A330, and A321neo, and a Boeing 717. All but the 717 have received their decals thus far, and with work on the 717 now underway, I wanted to provide a Moana 2 jet update. … [Read more...] about Moana 2 Jet Update
Huaka’i by Hawaiian Airlines
As promised at the time of the merger closing, Alaska Airlines has launched an all-new kama'aina-only program called Huaka'i by Hawaiian Airlines. This benefit is similar in spirit to Alaska Air's Club 49 for Alaska residents, but isn't quite as generous. … [Read more...] about Huaka’i by Hawaiian Airlines
Alaska and Hawaiian Begin Route Optimization
As a condition of their merger approval, Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines are unable to reduce capacity on any of their existing routes. However, that doesn't mean that they cannot the way in which they currently operate them. As such, Alaska and Hawaiian begin route optimization on two West Coast-Hawai'i routes. … [Read more...] about Alaska and Hawaiian Begin Route Optimization