Beat of Hawaii Blog

Lost luggage could soon be less of a nightmare for Hawaii travelers. With the United/Apple tie-up, tracking lost bags directly from AirTags promises quicker recovery and a smoother start to your island getaway. We’ll be testing it ourselves on an upcoming Hawaii flight and reporting back on whether it lives up to the hype.

Southwest has spared Hawaii from this week’s reductions, but challenges loom. The Alaska-Hawaiian deal continues to intensify competition. Planned red-eye flights and shifts in focus to mainland routes signal upcoming changes to Southwest’s Hawaii strategy.

Southwest has introduced a new Hawaii sale with up to 40% off using a promo code. Available for booking between November 12-14, 2024, the deal covers travel from December through May. Is the full discount easy to secure, and how does it compare to other airlines flying to Hawaii? Find out what to expect from this latest offer.

Hawaiian Airlines’ Moana 2 planes are either a brilliant branding move or an extravagant expense And whose? As airlines compete fiercely, including for visibility, Hawaiian teamed up with Disney to create high-flying canvases for the Moana franchise.

This beloved destination, Waikiki, known for beautiful turquoise waters and world-famous surf, now faces its toughest battle yet.

Delta just made a big change on one of its longest routes to Hawaii. Here’s what’s behind the switch and what Delta’s plans could mean for your next trip to the islands.

After a wave of community pressure and intense media scrutiny, Kauai’s Makauwahi Cave Reserve will soon reopen to the public. But the controversy doesn’t end there.

Southwest and Hawaiian/Alaska are back in competition for Hawaii-bound travelers, thanks to LUV’s latest route changes. Travelers can expect evolving options and intensified rivalry in this sought-after market.

On Kauai, the “coconut wireless” informs us where news media falls short. Now, this Poipu icon is caught in a fog of neglect and vague intentions under yet another billionaire owner. As our community pushes for clarity, fears of exploitation loom larger over what was once a beloved sanctuary.