HONOLULU — A pilot’s admission that he drank three cans of beer the night before duty triggered a domino of delays for Japan Airlines departures from Honolulu, leaving hundreds of travelers bound for Japan scrambling for new plans.
Pearl Harbor Hosts 80th WWII End Commemoration Sept. 2
HONOLULU, Hawaii — A solemn moment in world history will be honored once again in Honolulu. According to a press release by the Battleship Missouri Memorial Association, the museum ship anchored in Pearl Harbor will mark the 80th anniversary of the official end of World War II on Sept.
Alaska launches unified rewards program and premium card
ANCHORAGE, Alaska — If you rack up Alaska Mileage Plan miles or HawaiianMiles, a sweeping makeover unveiled in Anchorage promises more ways to earn free trips and—eventually—streaming-speed Wi-Fi from gate to gate.
Hawaiian Drops Honolulu-Boston, Ending Longest US Flight
HONOLULU, Hawaii — The marathon hop that linked Waikīkī’s surf to Fenway Park’s Green Monster is headed for retirement. Hawaiian Airlines has confirmed through its online booking engine that it will cease nonstop service between Honolulu’s Daniel K.
Alaska Air Takes Helm of Hawaiian Operations in Honolulu
HONOLULU — Alaska Air Group has moved from planning to action in its takeover of Hawaiian Airlines, installing a fresh Honolulu-based leadership slate that will guide day-to-day decisions for both carriers long before their flight codes disappear into a single operating certificate.
Hawaiian to fit A330 fleet with new premium economy
HONOLULU — A roomier seat and a few extra perks are coming to the middle of the cabin when Hawaiian Airlines begins installing premium-economy sections on its workhorse Airbus A330 jets. This aircraft carries most of the traffic between Honolulu and the U.S. mainland as well as key destinations in Asia, Australia, New Zealand, and the South Pacific.
Moana Surfrider Debuts Renovated Lobby, Tower Rooms
HONOLULU, Hawaii — Waikiki’s “First Lady,” the Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort & Spa, has lifted the curtain on a polished new look for its storied lobby and a complete makeover of the Tower Wing accommodations, according to a press release by Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort & Spa. The Victorian-style beachfront property—opened in 1901 as Oʻahu’s original grand hotel—now greets arriving guests with an entrance that feels both timeless and contemporary, while Tower Wing rooms invite travelers to linger over Pacific panoramas framed by upgraded furnishings.
