Hawaii

Delta drops Boston-Honolulu nonstops as of January 5, 2027

A brief holiday restart of Delta's Boston to Honolulu nonstops will end on January 5, 2027, with passengers rebooked onto connecting flights after that date.

American limits AAdvantage elite upgrades to one cabin from August 25

Complimentary upgrades for AAdvantage elites flying economy will stop at premium economy on American flights in North America starting August 25, 2026.

Amex Membership Rewards Transfers to Avios Get 30% Bonus

American Express is offering a 30% transfer bonus on Membership Rewards points transferred to British Airways, Iberia, and Aer Lingus Avios programs

Sheraton Maui Offers Marriott Bonvoy Moments Package for 200,000 Points

Southwest to Board Most Domestic Flights 35 Minutes Before Departure Starting August 1

Effective August 1, 2026, Southwest Airlines will board Boeing 737-800 and MAX 8 aircraft 35 minutes before departure (up from 30) to accommodate longer boarding times due to new checked bag fees

Mauna Kea Beach Hotel Adds Resort Fee for Points Bookings, Waives for Cash

Mauna Kea Beach Hotel (Marriott Autograph Collection) begins charging a $60 nightly resort fee for points bookings effective August 1, 2026, while waiving it for cash rates

Alaska Airlines to Replace Hawaiian's Boeing 717s with 737-800s for Inter-Island Service

Alaska Airlines will replace Hawaiian's aging Boeing 717 fleet with Boeing 737-800s for inter-island flights starting in 2028, offering more seats and premium amenities

Southwest unveils 15 new routes for March 2027 expansion

Southwest Airlines announced 15 new routes launching in March 2027, adding service to Hawaii, the Caribbean, and expanding presence in Austin, Orlando, Nashville, and Las Vegas

Alaska Adds 2 Hawaii Routes From Small Cities, Exits New Zealand

Alaska Airlines adds daily Boise and Saturday-only Spokane service from Honolulu starting Dec 2026, while suspending its HNL-Auckland route indefinitely

Hilton Debuts First LXR Property in Hawaii: Ka La'i Waikiki Beach

Hilton has debuted Ka La'i Waikiki Beach, LXR Hotels & Resorts, its first LXR property in Hawaii, following a $100M renovation of the former Trump International Hotel

Alaska Airlines Cuts 5 Mexico Routes to Boost Hawaii Service

Alaska Airlines will not resume five seasonal Mexico routes this winter, exiting service from Las Vegas and San Francisco to Puerto Vallarta, Los Cabos, and Cancun to add Hawaii flights

Chase Sapphire Preferred Welcome Bonus Increases to 100,000 Points

Chase Sapphire Preferred's welcome bonus has increased to 100,000 points for new cardholders who spend $5,000 in the first three months, a rare 25,000-point jump from the standard offer

Mauna Kea Beach Hotel Completes $240 Million Renovation for 60th Anniversary

Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, a Marriott Autograph Collection property in Hawaii, has completed a $240 million renovation across all 252 rooms and suites to celebrate its 60th anniversary

Hilton's First Curio Collection Hotel in Hawaii Opens for Reservations

Hale Hokuala Kauai, the first Curio Collection by Hilton in Hawaii, is now accepting reservations for stays beginning October 1, 2026. Standard award rates start at 95,000 points per night

Hawaiian Airlines Ends Free Economy Meals on Domestic Flights, Switches to Pre-Order Dining

Hawaiian Airlines will end complimentary economy meals on domestic U.S. routes effective July 1, 2026, replacing them with pre-order paid dining. Complimentary meals remain for flights to/from New York (JFK)

Delta Amex Cards Adding Free Second Checked Bag Benefit Starting June 4, 2026

Eligible Delta SkyMiles Amex cardholders will receive a free second checked bag on Delta and Delta Connection flights within the U.S. starting June 4, 2026

United Rolls Out Polaris Business Class Branding on Select Domestic Flights

United has rebranded its forward cabin on select domestic transcontinental and Hawaii flights as Polaris business class, effective immediately. This change grants eligible passengers access to United Polaris Lounges

Hawaiian Airlines Joins Oneworld Alliance

Hawaiian Airlines officially joined the Oneworld Alliance on April 23, 2026, becoming the third US-based carrier in the alliance alongside Alaska and American Airlines

United Introduces No-Frills Basic Fares for Long-Haul Business & Premium Economy

United is rolling out a new base fare option for long-haul Business and Premium Economy cabins. These fares are non-refundable, require paid seat selection, exclude Polaris lounge access, and do not earn Premier Qualifying Flights (PQF)

American Airlines Expands Business Class Mattress Pads to All Flagship and Hawaii Routes

American Airlines is rolling out mattress pads to all international Flagship branded business class flights and flights to Hawaii starting late March 2026, expanding on the summer 2025 rollout

Resort at Kapalua Bay in Maui to Become St. Regis in 2027

Marriott has signed an agreement to convert the Resort at Kapalua Bay into a St. Regis property, with management starting in March 2026 and the rebrand expected in 2027