NEWSNov 18, 2024Hawaiian Airlines Launches Huaka’i by Hawaiian, Special Discount Program for Hawaii Residents Hawaiian Airlines launched Huaka’i by Hawaiian, a free discount program for Hawaii residents. Members can enjoy a whole suite of discounts and benefits, including a free checked bag on all Neighbor Island flights, and either 10% or 20% off one Neighbor Island flight every three months.Read More →
NEWSNov 18, 2024Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines Announce First Route Changes Since MergerAlaska and Hawaiian Airlines have announced their first coordinated capacity change since Alaska Air Group acquired Hawaiian. Let's examine what this entails.
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NEWSAug 28, 2024What the Alaska-Hawaiian Airlines Merger Means for CustomersWhat's next for Alaska, Hawaiian Airlines merger, how it could impact future flights. Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines are the latest American carriers seeking to merge. The merger avoided any objection from the U.S. Department of Justice and is one step closer to becoming reality.
If these two airlines, ironically representing the last two states to join the United States, finally merge, what does that mean for customers?Read More →
NEWSAug 23, 2024Explosive Cellphone Fire Snuffed Out by Heroic JetBlue Flight AttendentsJetBlue attendants were quick to heroically douse a mobile phone fire on a flight to Boston Tuesday morning. See how the deadly situation was handled and what airlines are doing to prepare for more smoky situations.Read More →
STORIESJun 25, 2024Sunlight After Sunset: SpaceX Rocket Launch Creates Incredible Effect Over Southwest USThose observing a SpaceX rocket launch in Arizona on June 23 were in for a spectacular surprise when they saw a glowing trail of exhaust in the sky. The strange trail of glowing exhaust can be explained by science. Read More →
ROUTESApr 09, 2024United's Island Hopper Adventure: 7 Pacific Islands in 15 Hours on a Boeing 737When it comes to serving remote communities, airlines are sometimes the only means to provide vital resources to these places. One such example is the "Island Hopper", a service by United Airlines from Honolulu (HNL) to Guam (GUM) that stops in various Pacific islands.Read More →
NEWSMar 04, 2024The Pac-12's Collapse: College Sports Teams Now Face Longer Flights to GamesCollege football is going through rapid changes as teams from the Pac-12 Conference prepare to enter new conferences in the 2024-25 academic year. However, the long distance from the West Coast to the locations of the other schools in the Big 12, Big Ten, and Atlantic Coast Conference creates a logistical headache for athletic directors nationwide. These changes will create long journeys for these former Pac-12 teams to attend away games.Read More →
NEWSFeb 25, 2024Hawaiian Airlines Welcomes First Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner to FleetHawaiian Airlines officially welcomed its first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner on February 23. With registration N781HA, the aircraft arrived at Honolulu's Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) from Charleston International Airport (CHS) in South Carolina on February 14. Boeing has a facility in North Charleston, South Carolina, that serves as the final assembly and delivery point for the 787 Dreamliner family. Read More →
NEWSFeb 17, 2024Hawaiian Airlines Shareholders Approve Proposed Acquisition by Alaska AirlinesHawaiian Airlines shareholders voted to approve the merger with Alaska Airlines on February 16. Although the deal remains subject to regulatory approvals, it is expected to be completed between 12 to 18 months. Under the merger, Alaska Airlines will acquire Hawaiian Airlines for $1.9 billion. Read More →
ROUTESFeb 17, 2024Delta Air Lines Announces New Routes to Hawaii and Miami, Including Flights From Boston to HonoluluDelta Air Lines will launch flights between Boston (BOS) and Honolulu (HNL) and between Seattle (SEA) and Miami (MIA) next winter. The airline will now have direct flights to Hawaii from its Boston hub, while Miami will have nonstop flights to all nine Delta hubs. Other cities will also receive new flights.Read More →
