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Could Hawaiian Airlines Survive Without Alaska Deal? A World Of Emotion And Change.

Could Hawaiian Airlines Survive Without Alaska Deal? A World Of Emotion And Change.

December 4, 2023 39 Comments

What will happen at Hawaiian Airlines in the next year as it awaits acquisition. Beyond...

Hawaii Flights Vexed Until 2024 | Massive Airport Problems

From Bad To Worse: Honolulu Airport Woes To Be Prolonged

December 4, 2023 5 Comments

Are you left wondering how this could have occurred at Honolulu Airport and when will...

Alaska Airlines acquires Hawaiian Airlines

Updated: Alaska Airlines Acquires Hawaiian Airlines

December 3, 2023 23 Comments

This has been agreed to by both Hawaiian Airlines and Alaska Airlines and starts to...

Ongoing Saga: Hawaiian Airlines’ Reservation System, Website, App Challenges

December 2, 2023 38 Comments

We had high hopes for the new Hawaiian Airlines reservation system. But what's happened thus...

Love Flying To Hawaii? You'd Better Like This Plane!

Nader And Haley Clash Over Hawaii-Centric 737 MAX

December 1, 2023 16 Comments

We fly regularly on 737 MAX in Hawaii, and you may too. It's still hard...

Why Hawaiian Loves 717 Planes? Incredible Landing Video Explains

FAA Confirms Hawaiian Airlines Aircraft Struck Vehicle

December 1, 2023 9 Comments

Initial FAA report sheds light on details of Hawaiian Airlines' accident.

Hawaii Travel Tips

Insider's guide to making Hawaii travel work. The best beaches, activities, deals, and more.

Cyber Monday Hawaii Travel Deals

Ready, Set, Hawaii: Cyber Monday Deals Spark Island Travel Frenzy!

November 27, 2023 6 Comments

Hawaii travel deals include 44% off Southwest Hawaii flights, Hawaii hotels to 50% off, plus...

The Best Hawaii Souvenirs Start Here

23 Original Hawaii Gifts That Send Aloha This Holiday Season

November 25, 2023 6 Comments

Some of our favorite places to shop in Hawaii in today's post.

Black Friday Hawaii Travel Deals

Black Friday Hawaii Travel Deals Includes Biggest Sales Of 2023

November 24, 2023 6 Comments

Hotels, vacation rentals, airlines! These include the best Hawaii travel deals we've seen on normally...

Mastering The Art Of Thrifty Hawaii Travel In 2024

Mastering The Art Of Thrifty Hawaii Travel | 2024 Edition

November 22, 2023 5 Comments

Strategies to outsmart sky-high Hawaii travel costs.

Secret Hawaiian Airlines Black Friday Sale | Unadvertised Savings To 64%

Secret Hawaiian Airlines Black Friday Sale | Unadvertised Savings To 64%

November 21, 2023 4 Comments

Shhh... Don't miss out! Hawaiian Airlines' Black Friday starts now with way more savings than...

Hawaii Airports Grapple with Parking Woes: A Holiday Headache

Hawaii Airports Grapple with Parking Woes: A Holiday Migraine

November 20, 2023 3 Comments

Navigating the skies and now parking lots: Hawaii's airport parking dilemma challenges visitors and residents....

Hawaii Culture & Events

Hawaii’s rich culture and history and intriguing current events that shape our islands.

What Became Of America’s Hawaii Love Affair After 60-Years

America’s Love Affair With Hawaii | 60-Years Strong

October 17, 2023 14 Comments

The stars aligned and Hawaii visitors went from just 300K to 10M yearly. Much has...

Discoverers' Day Hawaii

Hawaii Does Not Celebrate Columbus Day and Here’s Why

October 8, 2023 65 Comments

Since 1988 there has been no Columbus Day holiday in Hawaii. This year another big...

Unique Waikiki Neighborhood Experience Includes Historic Fountain

September 24, 2023 5 Comments

Waikiki is replete with experiences unique to Hawaii. A fascinating history.

After Two Fires in 100 Years | Banyan Tree Maui Remains In “Coma”

August 20, 2023 33 Comments

With the future of the banyan tree Maui still unknown.

Why Four Recent Hawaii Snake Findings Are Concerning

August 4, 2023 10 Comments

What do a Boa constrictor, Python, and two other snakes have in common? They've all...

Guy Fieri Honolulu Gem Review: Superb $15 Seafood Lunch

Guy Fieri Honolulu Gem Review: Superb $15 Seafood Lunch

July 17, 2023 20 Comments

One of the best seafood restaurants and places to eat in Honolulu, is also a...

Hawaii Deals

From exclusive, hidden Hawaii airfare deals and more. Make your Hawaii vacation dreams a reality.

Oahu Aerial

$69 Inter-Island Fare Sale Extended

May 16, 2012 1 Comment

Last week’s one-day Hawaii airfare sale has been extended. You’ll have a choice of three...

Maui Beach

United Hawaii Summer to Summer Sale | $171+ Now Until June

July 23, 2018 102 Comments

These Hawaii deals valid from August 2018 until June 2019.

Unique Hawaiian Airlines Sale: Equivalent to $59 Each Way

Unique Hawaiian Airlines Sale: Equivalent to $59 Each Way

January 3, 2022 7 Comments

Hawaiian Air is up to something. See how these $99 fares are like $59.

North Shore Kauai

Hawaii Deals | Fall Hawaii Airfare from $199 Each Way

June 25, 2013 15 Comments

The next round of Hawaii deals for fall 2013 airfares is out today. You’ll find...

United Airlines Hawaii Deals

United Airlines Hawaii Deals Include Seattle and Portland $98

January 6, 2022 1 Comment

Today only. Book immediately for great United Airlines Hawaii deals.

Life on Kauai Now

Summer Sale on Flights to Kauai | $183-$263

March 8, 2018 26 Comments

Travel on 8 routes to the beautiful garden island. Enjoy a great value Hawaii vacation...

Jeff's Picks

Sharing our favorite experiences with you. If Jeff is pleased, you may be too.

Threatened Green Sea Turtles Set Free at Mauna Lani

July 5, 2023 4 Comments

After following this for 15 years, we finally went to the Big Island to take...

Lawai International Center - 88 Shrines on Kauai

Legendary Kauai Events: Free Lawai Center 88 Shrines Tour

October 24, 2021 9 Comments

A Kauai event like no other awaits when you visit 88 shrines near Poipu.

Review: Kona Coffee Purveyors Waikiki

October 2, 2023 8 Comments

We always wondered why there was such a long line here. Then we waited and...

Guy Fieri Honolulu Gem Review: Superb $15 Seafood Lunch

Guy Fieri Honolulu Gem Review: Superb $15 Seafood Lunch

July 17, 2023 20 Comments

One of the best seafood restaurants and places to eat in Honolulu, is also a...

Leonard’s Bakery and its Malasadas Made History in Hawaii

September 5, 2023 35 Comments

Fully recovered from last year's problems. How malasadas were introduced in the 1950's at the...

KCC Farmers Market Honolulu Must Do

Unique KCC Farmers Market | A Honolulu Must Do

September 16, 2023 6 Comments

The KCC Farmers Market, not far from Waikiki is a hands-down top pick Honolulu activity....

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Could Hawaiian Airlines Survive Without Alaska Deal? A World Of Emotion And Change.

Could Hawaiian Airlines Survive Without Alaska Deal? A World Of Emotion And Change.

December 4, 2023 39 Comments

What will happen at Hawaiian Airlines in the next year as it…

Hawaii Flights Vexed Until 2024 | Massive Airport Problems

From Bad To Worse: Honolulu Airport Woes To Be Prolonged

December 4, 2023 5 Comments

Are you left wondering how this could have occurred at Honolulu Airport…

Alaska Airlines acquires Hawaiian Airlines

Updated: Alaska Airlines Acquires Hawaiian Airlines

December 3, 2023 23 Comments

This has been agreed to by both Hawaiian Airlines and Alaska Airlines…

Ongoing Saga: Hawaiian Airlines’ Reservation System, Website, App Challenges

December 2, 2023 38 Comments

We had high hopes for the new Hawaiian Airlines reservation system. But…

Love Flying To Hawaii? You'd Better Like This Plane!

Nader And Haley Clash Over Hawaii-Centric 737 MAX

December 1, 2023 16 Comments

We fly regularly on 737 MAX in Hawaii, and you may too….

Why Hawaiian Loves 717 Planes? Incredible Landing Video Explains

FAA Confirms Hawaiian Airlines Aircraft Struck Vehicle

December 1, 2023 9 Comments

Initial FAA report sheds light on details of Hawaiian Airlines’ accident.