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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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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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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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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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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Southwest Reverses Its Customer of Size Policy: What It Means

Scottie Kobayashi 6/1/26 Scottie Kobayashi 6/1/26

Southwest Reverses Its Customer of Size Policy: What It Means

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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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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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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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CDC Level 3 Hantavirus Response: What Hawaii Travelers Should Know

Scottie Kobayashi 5/9/26 Scottie Kobayashi 5/9/26

CDC Level 3 Hantavirus Response: What Hawaii Travelers Should Know

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Summer 2026 Hawaii Flights Hit Record Highs: What Kamaʻāina Need to Know

Scottie Kobayashi 5/7/26 Scottie Kobayashi 5/7/26

Summer 2026 Hawaii Flights Hit Record Highs: What Kamaʻāina Need to Know

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The Fairmont Orchid : Hidden Luxury on the Kohala Coast

Scottie Kobayashi 4/28/26 Scottie Kobayashi 4/28/26

The Fairmont Orchid : Hidden Luxury on the Kohala Coast

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