Points, miles, and Hawaiʻi travel notes

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Points, Miles & Hawaiʻi Travel

Notes from a kamaʻāina on the points, miles, and travel game.

By Scottie Kobayashi

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GigSky With Multiple Visa Cards: Stack Free eSIM Data Abroad

Scottie Kobayashi 8/2/26 Scottie Kobayashi 8/2/26

GigSky With Multiple Visa Cards: Stack Free eSIM Data Abroad

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Award Ticket Cancellation Policy: Which Points and Miles Are Refundable

Scottie Kobayashi 7/30/26 Scottie Kobayashi 7/30/26

Award Ticket Cancellation Policy: Which Points and Miles Are Refundable

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Atmos Rewards Now Books Philippine Airlines: Honolulu to Manila Business Class for 75,000 Points

Scottie Kobayashi 7/30/26 Scottie Kobayashi 7/30/26

Atmos Rewards Now Books Philippine Airlines: Honolulu to Manila Business Class for 75,000 Points

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Amex Points Now Transfer to Leading Hotels of the World: What Hawaiʻi Residents Should Know

Scottie Kobayashi 7/28/26 Scottie Kobayashi 7/28/26

Amex Points Now Transfer to Leading Hotels of the World: What Hawaiʻi Residents Should Know

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Southwest Lounge at Honolulu Airport: Update - 7/28/26

Scottie Kobayashi 7/28/26 Scottie Kobayashi 7/28/26

Southwest Lounge at Honolulu Airport: Update - 7/28/26

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Student Credit Cards in Hawaiʻi: How Local Families Build Credit Early

Scottie Kobayashi 7/27/26 Scottie Kobayashi 7/27/26

Student Credit Cards in Hawaiʻi: How Local Families Build Credit Early

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Hawaiian Boeing 717 vs 737-800: What Changes in 2028

Scottie Kobayashi 7/22/26 Scottie Kobayashi 7/22/26

Hawaiian Boeing 717 vs 737-800: What Changes in 2028

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Dreamliner Flights to Maui Are Back This Holiday Season

Scottie Kobayashi 7/20/26 Scottie Kobayashi 7/20/26

Dreamliner Flights to Maui Are Back This Holiday Season

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Huakaʻi by Hawaiian vs Southwest ʻOhana Rewards: Interisland Showdown

Scottie Kobayashi 7/18/26 Scottie Kobayashi 7/18/26

Huakaʻi by Hawaiian vs Southwest ʻOhana Rewards: Interisland Showdown

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Atmos Rewards Unlocked: Is It Worth It for Kamaʻāina?

Scottie Kobayashi 7/17/26 Scottie Kobayashi 7/17/26

Atmos Rewards Unlocked: Is It Worth It for Kamaʻāina?

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Marriott Bonvoy + JAL: What the New Partnership Means for Hawaiʻi

Scottie Kobayashi 7/14/26 Scottie Kobayashi 7/14/26

Marriott Bonvoy + JAL: What the New Partnership Means for Hawaiʻi

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Book Hawaiian Business Class With Points: 26K Finnair Avios

Scottie Kobayashi 7/13/26 Scottie Kobayashi 7/13/26

Book Hawaiian Business Class With Points: 26K Finnair Avios

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How to Fly to London With Atmos Rewards Points From Hawaiʻi

Scottie Kobayashi 7/10/26 Scottie Kobayashi 7/10/26

How to Fly to London With Atmos Rewards Points From Hawaiʻi

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Alaska Companion Fare: Wallet Funds Restored for Hawaiʻi Flyers

Scottie Kobayashi 7/6/26 Scottie Kobayashi 7/6/26

Alaska Companion Fare: Wallet Funds Restored for Hawaiʻi Flyers

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Hawaiʻi Companion Fare Deals: Southwest vs. Alaska (2026)

Scottie Kobayashi 7/3/26 Scottie Kobayashi 7/3/26

Hawaiʻi Companion Fare Deals: Southwest vs. Alaska (2026)

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The Plumeria Loft: Hawaiian Airlines Reopens Premium Lounge at HNL

Scottie Kobayashi 7/1/26 Scottie Kobayashi 7/1/26

The Plumeria Loft: Hawaiian Airlines Reopens Premium Lounge at HNL

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Hawaiian Airlines Main Cabin Menu Is Live: What to Know

Scottie Kobayashi 7/1/26 Scottie Kobayashi 7/1/26

Hawaiian Airlines Main Cabin Menu Is Live: What to Know

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Free Wi-Fi on Hawaiian and Alaska: The Catch for Locals

Scottie Kobayashi 6/28/26 Scottie Kobayashi 6/28/26

Free Wi-Fi on Hawaiian and Alaska: The Catch for Locals

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Your Visa Card Might Already Pay for Your Data Abroad

Scottie Kobayashi 6/19/26 Scottie Kobayashi 6/19/26

Your Visa Card Might Already Pay for Your Data Abroad

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TSA Gold+ and HNL (Honolulu): What Hawaiʻi Travelers Need to Know

Scottie Kobayashi 6/15/26 Scottie Kobayashi 6/15/26

TSA Gold+ and HNL (Honolulu): What Hawaiʻi Travelers Need to Know

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