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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New Delta Sky Club Coming to HNL: 3 New Lounges for Honolulu

Scottie Kobayashi 4/23/26 Scottie Kobayashi 4/23/26

New Delta Sky Club Coming to HNL: 3 New Lounges for Honolulu

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Alaska Airlines SFO Lounge Returns to Priority Pass With a New $15 Fee

Scottie Kobayashi 4/13/26 Scottie Kobayashi 4/13/26

Alaska Airlines SFO Lounge Returns to Priority Pass With a New $15 Fee

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The New Amex Centurion Lounge Now Open in Tokyo , Japan at Haneda Airport(HND).

Scottie Kobayashi 7/15/25 Scottie Kobayashi 7/15/25

The New Amex Centurion Lounge Now Open in Tokyo , Japan at Haneda Airport(HND).

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The New Chase Sapphire Reserve: Is It Still Worth It for Hawaii Travelers?

Scottie Kobayashi 6/17/25 Scottie Kobayashi 6/17/25

The New Chase Sapphire Reserve: Is It Still Worth It for Hawaii Travelers?

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Is the Chase Sapphire Reserve Getting a Makeover? Here’s What We Know

Scottie Kobayashi 6/11/25 Scottie Kobayashi 6/11/25

Is the Chase Sapphire Reserve Getting a Makeover? Here’s What We Know

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Is Priority Pass Worth It for Hawaii Travelers? Here's What You Need to Know

Scottie Kobayashi 6/11/25 Scottie Kobayashi 6/11/25

Is Priority Pass Worth It for Hawaii Travelers? Here's What You Need to Know

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Parking at HNL Is About to Get More Expensive — Here’s What You Need to Know (and How to Save)

Scottie Kobayashi 6/10/25 Scottie Kobayashi 6/10/25

Parking at HNL Is About to Get More Expensive — Here’s What You Need to Know (and How to Save)

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Capital One Venture X Lounge Access Changes on February 1, 2026

Scottie Kobayashi 6/3/25 Scottie Kobayashi 6/3/25

Capital One Venture X Lounge Access Changes on February 1, 2026

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Airport Lounges that are open at the Daniel Inouye International Airport HNL in Hawaii in 2021

Scottie Kobayashi 1/29/21 Scottie Kobayashi 1/29/21

Airport Lounges that are open at the Daniel Inouye International Airport HNL in Hawaii in 2021

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Visiting the ANA Lounge at the Honolulu International Airport

Scottie Kobayashi 2/11/20 Scottie Kobayashi 2/11/20

Visiting the ANA Lounge at the Honolulu International Airport

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Stopping by the American Express Centurion Lounge in SFO

Scottie Kobayashi 2/5/20 Scottie Kobayashi 2/5/20

Stopping by the American Express Centurion Lounge in SFO

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