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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Phantom Award Space: How to Avoid It From Hawaiʻi

Scottie Kobayashi 8/29/26 Scottie Kobayashi 8/29/26

Phantom Award Space: How to Avoid It From Hawaiʻi

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Doraku Sushi at Hilton Hawaiian Village: Can You Use Your $18 Hilton Dining Credit?

Scottie Kobayashi 8/28/26 Scottie Kobayashi 8/28/26

Doraku Sushi at Hilton Hawaiian Village: Can You Use Your $18 Hilton Dining Credit?

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What Restaurants Are on Resy in Hawaii? The 2026 Master List

Scottie Kobayashi 8/18/26 Scottie Kobayashi 8/18/26

What Restaurants Are on Resy in Hawaii? The 2026 Master List

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The Qatar Avios Hawaii Sweet Spot: 16,000 Points From HNL to LAX & the Mainland

Scottie Kobayashi 8/12/26 Scottie Kobayashi 8/12/26

The Qatar Avios Hawaii Sweet Spot: 16,000 Points From HNL to LAX & the Mainland

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When Is It a Good Time to Use a Transfer Bonus?

Scottie Kobayashi 8/11/26 Scottie Kobayashi 8/11/26

When Is It a Good Time to Use a Transfer Bonus?

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Chase Sapphire Lounge Priority Pass Access Ends Aug. 15: What It Means for Hawaiʻi Travelers

Scottie Kobayashi 8/3/26 Scottie Kobayashi 8/3/26

Chase Sapphire Lounge Priority Pass Access Ends Aug. 15: What It Means for Hawaiʻi Travelers

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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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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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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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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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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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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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Scottie Kobayashi 6/12/26 Scottie Kobayashi 6/12/26

Chase Business Card Bonuses Just Jumped: $1,000 Cash and 200,000 Points

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Is Chase to Hyatt Still Worth It for Hawaii Travelers?

Scottie Kobayashi 6/10/26 Scottie Kobayashi 6/10/26

Is Chase to Hyatt Still Worth It for Hawaii Travelers?

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Scottie Kobayashi 6/10/26 Scottie Kobayashi 6/10/26

Chase Sapphire Preferred Changes 2026: What's New and What's Gone

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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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Hyatt Place & House Hoʻopili Review: Inside Hawaiʻi's Newest Hyatt

Scottie Kobayashi 5/25/26 Scottie Kobayashi 5/25/26

Hyatt Place & House Hoʻopili Review: Inside Hawaiʻi's Newest Hyatt

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How to Fly to the Philippines From Hawaii With Points: A Beginner's Booking Guide

Scottie Kobayashi 5/23/26 Scottie Kobayashi 5/23/26

How to Fly to the Philippines From Hawaii With Points: A Beginner's Booking Guide

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New HNL to Burbank Flights: Atmos Saver Awards From 12,500

Scottie Kobayashi 5/15/26 Scottie Kobayashi 5/15/26

New HNL to Burbank Flights: Atmos Saver Awards From 12,500

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