Updated: Sources indicate that the aircraft were bought on behalf of Allegiant rather than directly by Allegiant. Allegiant is denying that they purchased the aircraft, which is likely technically true. Allegiant Air may really be the new airline in Hawaii skies. Three sources tell me that they have just purchased six Boeing 757-200 aircraft in the UK. The planes […]
A recent report on DVT in the Annals of Internal Medicine, warns travelers that on flights of over 4 hours, the risk for developing this potentially fatal problem increases three fold. This study represents the first research which supports the previously theoretical relationship between air travel and DVT. More research is pending on the prevention aspects of DVT. Deep […]
As you may have heard, US Airways has announced daily non-stop service from Charlotte to Honolulu starting in December. While I’m always happy to see any new lift coming to our state, this announcement wasn’t one that I expected, nor thought made sense. First, the good news: Three carriers will offer non-stop service to Hawaii from the East Coast. […]
I noted with interest that ownership of bankrupt Hawaiian clothing retailer Hilo Hattie has transferred today to Royal Hawaiian Creations. While I’ve never heard of Royal Hawaiian, their half-working website indicates that they manufacture and wholesale Hawaiian wear. They are Honolulu-based, and previously owned two Waikiki stores that apparently closed last year. News reports indicate that Royal Hawaiian, which […]
Two recent comments, from Lance and Colleen, got me thinking about checked bag fees and what I’m doing to avoid them. These fees are just too annoying (though I suppose understandable). They’re ubiquitous and there is no way to avoid them coming to Hawaii. Many carriers charge more if you don’t plan and pay for checked bags in advance. […]
Alaska Airlines has great “Hawaii On Sale” pricing to get you from the Pacific Northwest to Hawaii this summer: Seattle to Honolulu $169 Portland to Maui $169 As I mentioned last month, Alaska is expanding with service from Oakland to Hawaii starting early November. While the sale has official ended, I still find some seats at the following introductory […]
Updated: I got up before 5am to try this. There were flights available, just nothing that worked for me for same day travel. Go! Airlines is celebrating its third anniversary. Gosh the time went fast. To celebrate, they are offering one thousand $3 (plus tax/fees) inter-island tickets starting today at 5:00am (Hawaii time). Tickets will be valid for travel […]
Here are two hot summer and fall hotel deals available from Starwood on Kauai. Westin Princeville Ocean Villas $189 (August 23 to December 24) Sheraton Kauai $169 (stay June 3 to December 24) Garden views Book by June 13 using the Starwood link above Rate plan HOTLTO We wrote about the Westin Princeville soon after it opened last year. […]
This is another super deal from Pleasant Holidays. I checked with them and they told me there is good availability. What makes this offer so good, is that you’re using blocks of seats purchased by Pleasant Holidays. We’ve talked about that before. Airfare alone during August is now starting at $425 from LA or $542 from San Francisco. Check […]
Updated 6/30: This deal seems to be ending as the available seats are fast diminishing. I’m no longer finding any $99 seats ($235 all-inclusive), but still a few in the $285-305 (all-inclusive) range. These dates are mostly in October through early December. I found the seats best using flexible date search on Kayak. Because of how Kayak works, however, […]
I couldn’t believe my eyes when I read the WSJ article yesterday, indicating that American, Continental and Delta’s 737’s are being reconfigured with 160 seats. That’s an additional 10-12 seats in economy depending on airline. While this may not make big news on a one or two hour flight, it’s noteworthy on the long haul between the mainland and […]
Updated June 23: This article has been picked up and written about by Travel Weekly, WalletPop, Hotel Chatter, Chris Elliott, Arthur Frommer and others. The conversation continues. Thank you. Updated June 4: I was asked on Twitter how many other such warnings exist on the TripAdvisor site. As of this morning I find a total of 92. The warnings […]
