Fare mailbag
Why Hawaiian Airlines wins the inter-island game (and where it loses to Southwest)
Hawaiian's frequency and reliability still set the inter-island floor, but Southwest's no-bag-fee model changes the math for families.
How fare buckets shift on Tuesday for trans-Pacific itineraries
The Tuesday-morning revenue management refresh is real for LAX→SYD and SFO→HND — here's what actually moves and what doesn't.
Basic Economy on US→Hawaii — what's actually excluded
Hawaii routes have unusually generous Basic Economy carry-on rules. We mapped every carrier so you don't pay for things you already get.
The case for Premium Economy on the LAX↔SYD overnight
15 hours in 30-inch pitch versus 38-inch pitch is not a marginal upgrade. The math at $1,800 round-trip in PE versus $1,050 in Y.
Why HNL hub fares price 18% lower than direct OGG
The Honolulu hub absorbs 70% of trans-Pacific volume. The fare differential to direct neighbor-island gateways is structural, not seasonal.
Alliance reciprocity: getting Hawaiian Miles on Alaska metal
Hawaiian's pending integration into the Alaska Mileage Plan and what it means for your mainland-to-Hawaii redemption math today.
USDA agricultural declaration — what changed in 2026
Leaving Hawaii for the mainland requires a USDA agricultural inspection. The 2026 process digitized; here's what you actually need.
Pacific weather-delay policy by carrier — your refund options
Trade-wind season, Kona-side storms, and a rare hurricane brush all trigger weather-delay rights. What each carrier owes you.