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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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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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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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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What do you do if your Atmos Rewards Account gets Hacked.

Scottie Kobayashi 6/8/26 Scottie Kobayashi 6/8/26

What do you do if your Atmos Rewards Account gets Hacked.

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Atmos Members Day: Award Deals From Hawaiʻi This Month

Scottie Kobayashi 6/3/26 Scottie Kobayashi 6/3/26

Atmos Members Day: Award Deals From Hawaiʻi This Month

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What Happened to HawaiianMiles? A Kamaʻāina guide to Atmos Rewards

Scottie Kobayashi 5/22/26 Scottie Kobayashi 5/22/26

What Happened to HawaiianMiles? A Kamaʻāina guide to Atmos Rewards

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Hawaiian Airlines Joins oneworld! Hereʻs your Kamaʻāina Guide

Scottie Kobayashi 4/22/26 Scottie Kobayashi 4/22/26

Hawaiian Airlines Joins oneworld! Hereʻs your Kamaʻāina Guide

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Hawaiian Airlines App Shuts Down April 21: Your Step-by-Step Transition Guide

Scottie Kobayashi 4/16/26 Scottie Kobayashi 4/16/26

Hawaiian Airlines App Shuts Down April 21: Your Step-by-Step Transition Guide

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New Bag Fees Hit Alaska and Hawaiian — Atmos Status Holders Pay Nothing Extra

Scottie Kobayashi 4/9/26 Scottie Kobayashi 4/9/26

New Bag Fees Hit Alaska and Hawaiian — Atmos Status Holders Pay Nothing Extra

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New Alaska Hawaiian App Guide: What Kamaʻāina Travelers Need to Know (2026)

Scottie Kobayashi 3/31/26 Scottie Kobayashi 3/31/26

New Alaska Hawaiian App Guide: What Kamaʻāina Travelers Need to Know (2026)

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Hawaiian Airlines Rolls Out Self-Service Bag Tag Stations: What Hawaii Travelers Need to Know

Scottie Kobayashi 3/14/26 Scottie Kobayashi 3/14/26

Hawaiian Airlines Rolls Out Self-Service Bag Tag Stations: What Hawaii Travelers Need to Know

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Alaska Downgrades Philippine Airlines: What This Means for Hawaii Travelers Using Atmos Rewards

Scottie Kobayashi 1/21/26 Scottie Kobayashi 1/21/26

Alaska Downgrades Philippine Airlines: What This Means for Hawaii Travelers Using Atmos Rewards

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Hawaiian Airlines Announces $600M Kahu‘ewai Hawai‘i Investment Plan

Scottie Kobayashi 1/5/26 Scottie Kobayashi 1/5/26

Hawaiian Airlines Announces $600M Kahu‘ewai Hawai‘i Investment Plan

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Which Credit Cards Come With Free Priority Pass? A Guide for Hawaii Travelers

Scottie Kobayashi 12/1/25 Scottie Kobayashi 12/1/25

Which Credit Cards Come With Free Priority Pass? A Guide for Hawaii Travelers

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Atmos Rewards Quietly Updates Award Chart — Big Wins for Interisland & Hawaii Mainland Flights

Scottie Kobayashi 10/3/25 Scottie Kobayashi 10/3/25

Atmos Rewards Quietly Updates Award Chart — Big Wins for Interisland & Hawaii Mainland Flights

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