Kauai: The island for nature lovers
Nothing is more rejuvenating than being out in nature. Breathing fresh air, exploring a waterfall, feeling the sun on your skin… or even just gazing at a horizon of sea meeting sky. You probably enjoy the local wildlife or have a lot of appreciation for new and unusual flora. Even when you travel to urban…
Hawaii: The island for sightseers
You are an adventurer. You travel to a place because it’s different and new. Before you leave on your trip, you probably check travel blogs to find out what there is to see. You’ve got a list of the hot spots, and you’re ready to chat with locals in search of hidden gems. The island…
Hawaii personality quiz: Which island are you?
Planning your next vacation? We’ve got low fares from the West Coast to Hawaii and a great onboard experience. Think assigned seats with power, 400+ free movies and TV shows, a delicious seasonal menu of fresh ingredients, and craft beer. But which island is right for you? Find out by taking this quiz! [protected-iframe id=”8f36fe5a550d38256d1a3a28618d2b39-68152514-24830597″ info=”https://www.riddle.com/files/js/embed.js” class=”riddle_target”…
Hawaiian Airlines Embraces ‘Ōlelo Hawai‘i with New Language Certification
HONOLULU – He ‘ōlelo Hawai‘i anei ‘oe? (Are you a Hawaiian language speaker?) Hawaiian Airlines today marked an important cultural milestone as Hawai‘i’s airline by establishing an ‘ōlelo Hawai‘i (Hawaiian language) certification program for employees. Launched in time to celebrate ‘ōlelo Hawai‘i Month, the certification, which is available at no cost to any of Hawaiian’s 7,200-plus employees, broadens the carrier’s commitment to honor and perpetuate Hawai‘i’s rich culture throughout its operati
Hawaiian Airlines Reports January 2019 Traffic Statistics
HONOLULU, Feb. 6, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Hawaiian Airlines, Inc., a subsidiary of Hawaiian Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: HA) (“Hawaiian”), today announced its system-wide traffic statistics for the month ended January 31, 2019. Hawaiian welcomed more than …
Hawaiian Holdings Announces 2018 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Conference Call
HONOLULU, Jan. 15, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Hawaiian Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: HA), parent company of Hawaiian Airlines, Inc. (“Hawaiian”), plans to report its fourth quarter and full year 2018 financial results after the market closes on Tuesday, January …
How it works: Alaska Beyond™ Entertainment
We get it: long flights can be boring. Enter Alaska Beyond™ Entertainment – a new service that enables you to watch hit TV shows, movies, and exclusive content from Alaska on your own device at cruising altitude. We’ve been upgrading our Boeing 737 fleet with direct-to-your-device entertainment, and today are thrilled to announce we’re just…
Alaska Airlines CEO does the ALS ice bucket challenge
By Brad Tilden, Alaska Airlines CEO Good morning. I’ve been challenged by a number of my colleagues at Alaska and Horizon to do the ALS ice bucket challenge, to raise funds and awareness for Lou Gehrig’s disease. Thanks to Horizon ground service agent Kipp Jarrell, and Alaska flight attendants Sarah Edwards, Sandra Morrow, Catherine Gwynn and…
The Milk Run is a hop, skip and a jump along Southeast Alaska’s coast
It’s called “The Milk Run,” but could just as easily be known as “The Salmon Run” or “The Grocery Run.” If you’re looking out the oval window of a 737, you might call it the “Peak-and-Glacier Run.” The Milk Run refers to the daily circuit of Alaska Airlines flights that hop between towns in Southeast…
How to travel with kids (hint: just do it)
Traveling with children can be a daunting proposition. Strollers, car seats, nap times, milk, diapers, escalators – and, not to mention, the children themselves. Add it all up and it’s a recipe for one big headache. But to raise good travelers, you have to start early, says Salt Lake City-area blogger Allison Czarnecki. How?
Reborn as carry-on bags, recycled airplane seat leather will continue to fly
Reclaimed leather from replaced airplane seats will fly again as carry-on bags, thanks to a collaboration between Alaska Airlines and an innovative design team. Alaska’s discarded leather found new life in the hands of Mariclaro, which makes bags and accessories from sustainable materials. Bags made from Alaska Airlines leather: The Atlas Collection
Flying Blind: Alaska event allows blind and low vision customers to familiarize themselves with flying
Many travelers take the process of flying for granted. Making a reservation, going through security, finding the correct gate, boarding a flight, and finally arriving at their destination may be a routine process, but for those who are blind or have low vision, flying is a much different experience. “When you’re visually impaired, flying is…