Hawaiian/Alaska Airlines stands to gain big as Southwest Airlines ends what set it apart from the competition.
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53 thoughts on “Hawaiian Airlines The Big Winner As Southwest Discards Every Hawaii Advantage”
All airlines are getting greedier now! The food service is terrible, and we have to pay for everything now!!
The commercially operated private flights are going to be more popular, for those that can afford them!
I am born and raised in Alaska. And I have an awkward sense of pride for Alaska Airlines. They are the best airline I have ever flown. And hopefully they will continue to dominate the market for Hawaii because that is most Alaskans winter time retreat. I am also heavily invested in Alaska Airlines stocks. I even have their credit card and I wear “Alaska” hoodies and hats Every chance I get. And I drink Alaskan Amber every chance I get. I’m so proud to call Alaska my home and Alaska my airline. Go Alaska
I don’t think bankruptcy is in the cards… but with airlines, one never knows. Free bags was a good thing, but but by having a cheap SWA credit card, one still gets one free bag. And few really need 2 checked bags when one can always take a carry on as well. This is overblown. Many people pay $30-40 for Early Bird now – so if cost is such an issue, why do they do that. Would still get a seat and ride without. And checking in exactly at 24 hr. almost always will get you a B pass where you can find a aisle or window. SWA still has the best and easiest cancellation policy (up to 10 min before flight departure). Points go back to your account. And if flight credits and cannot use in 6 months, they you probably don’t fly enough to be a concern. In short, I do not think the changes will have too many switch. And I challenge anyone to tell me how they can better Companion Pass rate where 1 flys free.
As I understand it, Southwest is also moving to assigned seating, so checking in early and getting assigned to group B to find a seat is no longer a thing. Alaska (presumably Alaska/Hawaiian) also has a reasonable credit card for a checked bag if needed, and a fairly reasonable cancellation policy as well, and as I recall the credits last up to 12 months. The Alaska Visa also has a Companion Fare, though I don’t have enough data to know how it compares to the Southwest Companion Pass.