# Hawaii

21 signals tagged Hawaii (region).

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

Aug 31 · 1 source · Delta Air Lines, Hawaiian Airlines, Boston, Detroit, Hawaii, Honolulu, Los Angeles, Maui, Minneapolis, New York

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.

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/delta-cancels-boston-honolulu-nonstop-flights-effective-jan-5-2027)

## American limits AAdvantage elite upgrades to one cabin from August 25

Aug 10 · 3 sources · American Airlines, AAdvantage, Domestic, Hawaii, JFK, LAX, North America, SFO, Transcontinental, policy change

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

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/american-adds-premium-economy-upgrades-for-elites-ends-double-upgrades-to-busine)

## Amex Membership Rewards Transfers to Avios Get 30% Bonus

Aug 4 · 3 sources · Aer Lingus, American Airlines, British Airways, Finnair, Iberia, JetBlue, Qatar Airways, United Airlines, Aer Lingus AerClub, American Express Membership Rewards

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

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/amex-membership-rewards-offers-30-bonus-on-transfers-to-avios-through-sept-27)

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

Jul 31 · 1 source · Marriott Bonvoy, Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa, United States, Hawaii, promotion, hotel, loyalty program, promo

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/sheraton-maui-offers-marriott-bonvoy-moments-package-for-200-000-points)

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

Jul 31 · 1 source · Southwest, Southwest Airlines, Domestic US, Hawaii, International, policy change, airline, service policy change

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

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/southwest-to-board-most-domestic-flights-35-minutes-before-departure-starting-au)

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

Jul 27 · 1 source · Marriott Bonvoy, Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, Hawaii, loyalty program, policy change, hotel, award redemption, program change

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

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/mauna-kea-beach-hotel-adds-resort-fee-for-points-bookings-waives-for-cash)

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

Jul 22 · 2 sources · Alaska Air Group, Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Hawaii, Honolulu, Maui, loyalty program, policy change, airline, devaluation

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

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/alaska-airlines-to-replace-hawaiian-s-boeing-717s-with-737-800s-for-inter-island)

## Southwest unveils 15 new routes for March 2027 expansion

Jul 17 · 1 source · Southwest, Southwest Airlines, Aruba, Austin, Baltimore, Boston, Caribbean, Des Moines, Detroit, Hawaii

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

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/southwest-unveils-15-new-routes-for-march-2027-expansion)

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

Jul 14 · 1 source · Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Hawaii, New Zealand, route network, airline, merger & acquisition, new route

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

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/alaska-adds-2-hawaii-routes-from-small-cities-exits-new-zealand)

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

Jul 10 · 1 source · Hilton, Hilton Honors, Ka La'i Waikiki Beach, LXR Hotels & Resorts, Hawaii, Honolulu, Waikiki, hotel, loyalty program, hotel opening

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

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/hilton-debuts-first-lxr-property-in-hawaii-ka-la-i-waikiki-beach)

## Alaska Airlines Cuts 5 Mexico Routes to Boost Hawaii Service

Jun 24 · 1 source · Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Southwest, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, Hawaii, Las Vegas, Mexico, San Francisco, United States

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

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/alaska-airlines-cuts-5-mexico-routes-to-boost-hawaii-service)

## Chase Sapphire Preferred Welcome Bonus Increases to 100,000 Points

Jun 22 · 5 sources · Air Canada, Air France-KLM, United, United Airlines, World of Hyatt, Chase Ultimate Rewards, United MileagePlus, Chase Sapphire Preferred, Chase Sapphire Reserve, Chase

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

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/chase-sapphire-preferred-welcome-bonus-increases-to-100-000-points)

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

Jun 14 · 1 source · Marriott Bonvoy, Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, Hawaii, loyalty program, policy change, hotel, program change

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

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/mauna-kea-beach-hotel-completes-240-million-renovation-for-60th-anniversary)

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

Jun 9 · 1 source · Curio Collection by Hilton, Hale Hokuala Kauai, Hilton Honors, Hawaii, Kauai, hotel, loyalty program, hotel opening

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

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/hilton-s-first-curio-collection-hotel-in-hawaii-opens-for-reservations)

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

May 31 · 2 sources · Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Continental US, Hawaii, JFK, United States, policy change, airline, service policy change

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)

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/hawaiian-airlines-ends-free-economy-meals-on-domestic-flights-switches-to-pre-or)

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

May 22 · 1 source · Delta Air Lines, Delta Connection, Delta SkyMiles, Delta SkyMiles American Express Card, American Express, Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, U.S., U.S. Virgin Islands

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

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/delta-amex-cards-adding-free-second-checked-bag-benefit-starting-june-4-2026)

## United Rolls Out Polaris Business Class Branding on Select Domestic Flights

Apr 30 · 1 source · American Airlines, United Airlines, Polaris, United Club, Hawaii, Transcontinental, policy change, airline, loyalty program, lounge

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

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/united-rolls-out-polaris-business-class-branding-on-select-domestic-flights)

## Hawaiian Airlines Joins Oneworld Alliance

Apr 24 · 2 sources · Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, oneworld, British Airways, Atmos Rewards, Global, Hawaii, Hawaiian Islands, Honolulu

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

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/hawaiian-airlines-formally-joins-oneworld-alliance)

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

Apr 4 · 2 sources · Air Canada, All Nippon Airways, Austrian, Brussels Airlines, Discover Airlines, Lufthansa, Lufthansa Group, SWISS, United Airlines, ANA

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)

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/lufthansa-group-rolls-out-basic-business-and-premium-economy-fares)

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

Mar 20 · 1 source · American Airlines, Flagship Business, Asia, Australia, East Asia, Hawaii, India, Middle East, New Zealand, loyalty program

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

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/american-airlines-expands-business-class-mattress-pads-to-all-flagship-internati)

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

Mar 16 · 1 source · 1 Hotel Hanalei Bay, Marriott, Marriott Bonvoy, Resort at Kapalua Bay, St. Regis, Marriott STARS, Hawaii, Maui, hotel, loyalty program

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

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/resort-at-kapalua-bay-in-maui-to-convert-to-st-regis-in-2027)

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