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How to Get Hawaii Tickets on Mokulele Airlines for a Crazy $39

May 2, 2012 at 11:06 AM | by | Comment (1)

It wasn’t too long ago that we heard about the revamped and relaunched Mokulele Airlines, and it looks like the airline is doing its best to stay in the news. Obviously locals and tourists heading between the different islands of Hawaii can quickly rack up some decent frequent flyer miles—despite the short distances—so the airline has decided to launch its very own loyalty program. However, their new program is focused a little bit more on discounts rather than points.

The airline is introducing flexible fares for senior citizens, and the rates start as low as just $38.80 each way. Grandmas and grandpas do need to be residents of the Aloha State, and the discount fares must be booked within 30 minutes of departure at the airport. We never would have guessed that using the airport check-in counter as a ticket counter would be an option again, but that’s exactly what the WikiWings program is all about.

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Mokulele Airlines Spreads a Little Aloha with a Fresh Website and $60 Fares

February 23, 2012 at 9:00 AM | by | Comments (0)

It’s been a crazy few years for Mokulele Airlines after heading out on their own for a bit, then switching back and forth between several different ownership groups. Well now that Transpac Aviation has paid some decent cash for Mokulele Airlines to get them from Mesa Airlines, the funky-named airline is ready to celebrate their new ownership with a little bit of a rebranding.

For the most part Mokulele Airlines does their thing in and around the islands of Hawaii, as they provide interisland transportation to tourists and locals who feel like flying instead of swimming between them. They certainly have fewer airplanes than the competition over at Hawaiian Airlines, and Mokulele does their thing thanks to their fleet of Cessna 208B Grand Caravan single-engine turboprops. Although we’re thinking that they’ll lease something a little bit nicer if they ever get those international flights off the ground.

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And the First Airline to Earn Verified Carbon Credits Is...

February 22, 2012 at 11:20 AM | by | Comments (0)

Hawaiian Airlines hasn’t yet started flying with eco-friendly green gas; however, they are doing their part to give back a little bit to the earth. They’re pretty proud of their progress towards minimizing environmental impact, and now they’re boasting about being the first airline to earn verified carbon credits for their green initiatives and practices.

Over the last six years Hawaiian Airlines has reduced their carbon dioxide emissions by around 22,000 metric tons—give or take a ton—and they’re doing it all thanks to their fancy car airplane washing technology. It’s way more than a bucket of suds and a hose—and certainly nothing like this—as Hawaiian Airlines claims their engine washing process is the equivalent of taking 700 cars off the road each and every year.

The Pratt and Whitney’s EcoPower engine washing system saves plenty of water and lots of fuel and that’s a good thing, but we're a little bummed that the system is a little too strong to clean our car.

It’s not like you really need any more reasons why fly with Hawaiian Airlines, especially since you’re going to at least have a layover in paradise. Nonetheless it’s always nice to see an airline being sincere about efforts to do a little good for the earth while still doing business.

[Photo: Simon_sees]

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Pan Am's TV Season May Be Over, But Retro Travel Lives On at the Pacific Aviation Museum

February 22, 2012 at 8:34 AM | by | Comments (0)

The first season of ABC’s retro travel drama Pan Am is long over (as of a few days ago), but you might just be able to get your Pan Am fix out in Hawaii. Take a break from all the swimming, snorkeling and sunbathing and schedule a little time to visit the Pacific Aviation Museum on the island of Oahu. Located within Pearl Harbor on Ford Island, the museum has everything and anything when it comes to historic military and civilian air travel as it applies to the region.

It’s probably worth a visit any day of the week, but what we’re most interested in is the new Pan Am exhibit called “Come Fly With Me.” The exhibit has been up and running since late last year, and the opening coincides with the 75th anniversary of Pan Am’s first flights to and from the islands. There’s plenty of memorabilia on hand—remember, look but don’t touch—from both the airline’s propeller days and the jet age. Museum officials are hoping that the exhibit will continue to evolve as more and more donations are acquired, and the museum is able to gobble up additional Pan Am goodies.

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Get Lei'd: Hawaiian Airlines is Hiring Flight Attendants

February 7, 2012 at 8:45 AM | by | Comments (0)

It might not be quite as luxurious or exciting as it is on television, but if you’ve always thought of being a flight attendant then now’s the time to do so. Hawaiian Airlines—the unofficial airline of paradise—is now looking for flight attendants to help them expand across the islands and the world.

There's already plans for a New York City-to-Honolulu flight, and who knows where else they might be headed to in the future. In total there are around 175 new flight attendant positions available, but you better get that resume ready as the deadline is February 14.

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Hawaii Now One Major Step Closer to Becoming Gay Wedding Hot Spot of 2012

January 2, 2012 at 12:05 PM | by | Comments (0)

Happy New Year! Also, happy year that more same-sex couples will achieve equal (or at least equal-er) rights. Just yesterday, January 1, two more US states switched to legally recognizing and performing civil unions. These are Delaware and Hawaii. For the moment, let's focus on the latter.

Hawaii is the only US state west of the Mississippi River to allow same-sex civil unions. None have gone so far as marriage (the California Prop 8 debacle came closest) and what this means for gay couples is that their union—not just the honeymoon—can also happen in the Aloha State.

According to The Baltimore Sun/KTLA, the turning of the calendar immediately coincided with the law going in effect:

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'From JFK, on the Beach the Same Day': Hawaiian Airlines to Fly Direct from NYC to Hawaii

November 16, 2011 at 3:39 PM | by | Comments (2)

212 and 808. Respectively, they are the area codes for dialing New York City and Hawaii. Today, however, they are also the prices for a one-way economy or first class seat on Hawaiian Airlines' just announced direct flights from New York-JFK to Honolulu starting in June 2012.

That's right. $212. To Hawaii. Non-Stop. With complimentary in-flight meals, pillows and blankets. That's all great and good, but the problem is these sale fares are going fast. Already we're seeing them raise to the $300s as planes fill for—believe it or not—autumn 2012. It just goes to show how needed this route is, since United née Continental is the only other airline making the 10-hour, 5,000-mile trek (and they dumped their free in-flight meal and other niceties almost one year ago).

The details: flights will be on an Airbus A330-200, with 18 first class seats and 276 economy (32" seat pitch in econ). Book 'em, Danno.

For a better perspective on how the new Hawaiian flights will go down, we met with the airline's CEO Mark Dunkerley this morning, mere hours after even airline crew found out they'd soon be flying to NYC.

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And Travel Flash Mob of the Month Goes to: Hawaiian Airlines' In-Flight Hula

July 25, 2011 at 9:15 AM | by | Comments (0)

Here’s a fun little video to start off your week, as well as something that’s slightly depressing because you’re at work and not on your way to paradise. Earlier this month Hawaiian Airlines arranged a little bit of an in-flight flash mob in the form of a live hula performance at 38,000 feet over the Pacific Ocean. It’s hardly a massive get together filled with social media addicts, but it is a nicely arranged introduction to Hawaii—as well as some of the best live in-flight entertainment around.

The San Francisco-based hula school Na Lei Hulu I Ka Wekiu performed the dance en route to the islands from the City by the Bay on July 14. There were a couple traditional songs played during the performance along with I Left My Heart In San Francisco—ha.

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Where to Go with Your Tax Refund: Hawaii

April 7, 2011 at 9:55 AM | by | Comments (0)

Tax day is coming, and you are excited not because you look forward to sifting through receipts and credit card statements, but because you're getting a fat refund...probably. The economy may be on its way back up, but you should try to stretch that tax refund as far as you can.

You just finished your taxes and you are in the black with a nice chunk of change for a refund. If you could pick any place in the United States to blow your loot, Hawaii would surely be somewhere on your top-three list. It's the closest thing to paradise within our borders.

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Honolulu Airport Gets Its Own Islands, Thanks to Hawaiian Airlines

April 7, 2011 at 8:28 AM | by | Comments (0)

Honolulu International Airport is already in the middle of a decade filled with construction equipment, as the airport does its best to spiffy things up for the future. Adding to all the renovation fun is Hawaiian Airlines, as they’re looking to speed up and improve the check-in process for most of their flights that originate in Honolulu. The airline is planning to spend $6 million to add all the new bells and whistles, so we just hope it makes inter-island-hopping smoother.

Say goodbye to long ticket counter lines and aloha to brand new circular check-in kiosks. Ticket counters will be pulled out and replaced with six new circular areas—they’re calling them islands—get it? Two will be found in Lobby 3 and four will be added to Lobby 2, all in the airport’s Terminal 2. Agents will still be on hand to help out those who need it—like us when the stupid computer freezes—but it will mostly be up to passengers to get the necessary paperwork for interisland, mainland, and international flights.

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Japan's Earthquake Tsunami Waves Go Easy on Hawaii and California

March 11, 2011 at 1:36 PM | by | Comment (1)


This is footage from JAPAN, not of Hawaii or California, by the way.

Hawaii's tsunami warning still has a few more hours to go, but at this point, it appears as though the islands have escaped devastation. The waves that did arrive weren't recorded as cresting more than 6 feet (in Maui), though most seemed between 2 and 4 feet. There was no major damage reported, and today in Hawaii is progressing as normally as possible, even as Japan still still works to gauge the the amount of havoc Mother Nature wreaked on them earlier, following the 8.9 earthquake offshore.

Surprisingly its southern California that's seen the most of the North American results of the earthquake, with boats marinas swamped and small property damages. As a result, evacuation signs are being posted and residents of areas in danger are encouraged to stay tuned to the local news. Waves have been reported to be as high as 7 feet, though Santa Monica—where the surfers are still out—will likely only see around 3 feet.

Our recommendation? Don't stand at the beach and look out to sea, expecting to watch the tsunami waves. IF they're big enough to see, then they're large enough to wash over you pretty shortly after.

[Video: CNN]

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Sports Illustrated's 2011 Swimsuit Issue Travels to Maui, Hawaii with Model Irina Shayk

February 15, 2011 at 9:19 AM | by | Comment (1)

Way way early this morning, the cover (and bikini-wearing cover model) of the 2011 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue was revealed. 25-year-old Russian model and girlfriend of Cristiano Ronaldo, Irina Shayk, takes top honor of having the cover all to herself, after having appeared in the annual issues since as far back as 2007. And just as much as SI's readers want to know who's on the cover, they want to see where the tropical scenes were photographed—for 2011, Irina Shayk posed on beaches around Maui, Hawaii.

The Hawaii issue is a departure (literally) for the magazine, since they are renowned for loving more extravagant, far-flung destinations. Last year's issue—the 2010 one starring Brooklyn Decker on the cover—was set in The Maldives, where the SI crew chilled at a resort with over-the-water bungalows costing upwards of $1,100 per night.

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