Beat of Hawaii Blog

This flight to Maui carries over three million travelers annually and ranks among North America’s busiest routes. With Hawaiian Airlines dominating and Southwest scaling back, what’s behind its near-takeoff to the top?

Three airfare deals, including Hawaiian Airlines’ flash sale and Southwest’s offer, are setting the stage for 2025 Hawaii travel deals. With savings appearing now, this may be the clearest indication yet of what to expect in the new year.

With major U.S. airlines betting on Boom supersonic, Hawaii is at the heart of this high-speed revolution. Could flights to the islands really be cut to under three hours? The countdown to a new era of travel is underway.

Southwest Airlines, long known for its open-seating policy that arrived in Hawaii five years ago, is undergoing a groundbreaking shift that impacts travelers to Hawaii more than most. Starting in the second half of 2025,

What makes one airline buck the trend all rivals embrace for Hawaii flights? With passengers divided and competitors all in, the answer reveals more than just strategy.

Behind the curve for years, Hawaiian stunned the industry by leaping to the front of the pack with free, blazing Starlink WiFi. But now, with Alaska Airlines in charge, questions loom.

Only in Waikiki. What started with two carry-on bags and a joke about taking the ocean route to the airport ended with laughs, a quirky encounter, and travel wisdom from a Canadian visitor. Marika shared her thoughts on airline carry-on fees, calling them outrageous, but said there’s one fee on Hawaii flights that is worth every penny.

The new $395 Alaska/Hawaiian credit card promises big perks for Hawaii travelers, including a first-of-its-kind companion award for business/first class. But will mileage caps and hefty fees limit its value? Here’s what to consider before deciding if it’s worth the price.