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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Top 5 Credit Cards for College Students: Build Credit and Earn Rewards

Scottie Kobayashi 8/20/24 Scottie Kobayashi 8/20/24

Top 5 Credit Cards for College Students: Build Credit and Earn Rewards

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Can you get a Business Credit Card without an EIN?

Scottie Kobayashi 7/5/24 Scottie Kobayashi 7/5/24

Can you get a Business Credit Card without an EIN?

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United Airlines Relaunches Non-Stop Flights Between Honolulu and New York City on Nov. 22, 2024

Scottie Kobayashi 6/10/24 Scottie Kobayashi 6/10/24

United Airlines Relaunches Non-Stop Flights Between Honolulu and New York City on Nov. 22, 2024

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The Complete Points & Miles Breakdown of our Japan Trip 2024

Scottie Kobayashi 6/5/24 Scottie Kobayashi 6/5/24

The Complete Points & Miles Breakdown of our Japan Trip 2024

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Chase Sapphire Preferred and Reserve: Limited-Time Bonus of 75,000 Points.

Scottie Kobayashi 5/2/24 Scottie Kobayashi 5/2/24

Chase Sapphire Preferred and Reserve: Limited-Time Bonus of 75,000 Points.

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"Unlocking Value: The Top 5 Chase Ultimate Rewards Transfer Partners for Maximum Benefits"

Scottie Kobayashi 4/28/24 Scottie Kobayashi 4/28/24

"Unlocking Value: The Top 5 Chase Ultimate Rewards Transfer Partners for Maximum Benefits"

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Making the Most of Your Disney's Aulani Vacation: 5 Insider Tips

Scottie Kobayashi 4/24/24 Scottie Kobayashi 4/24/24

Making the Most of Your Disney's Aulani Vacation: 5 Insider Tips

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Unlocking Value: Amex Offers 30% Bonus on Transfers to Virgin Atlantic until May 31, 2024.

Scottie Kobayashi 4/23/24 Scottie Kobayashi 4/23/24

Unlocking Value: Amex Offers 30% Bonus on Transfers to Virgin Atlantic until May 31, 2024.

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5 Reasons to Cancel your Hawaiian Airlines Credit Card.

Scottie Kobayashi 4/22/24 Scottie Kobayashi 4/22/24

5 Reasons to Cancel your Hawaiian Airlines Credit Card.

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3 Best Ways to Redeem Points in Hawaii

Scottie Kobayashi 4/7/21 Scottie Kobayashi 4/7/21

3 Best Ways to Redeem Points in Hawaii

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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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Scottie Kobayashi 7/1/20 Scottie Kobayashi 7/1/20

Chase announces 2020 Q3 bonuses for the Sapphire Credit Cards

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Scottie Kobayashi 6/25/20 Scottie Kobayashi 6/25/20

Get $20 off at Amazon after you make a single purchase of $50 or more using your AMEX card.

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Scottie Kobayashi 4/16/20 Scottie Kobayashi 4/16/20

These 4 credit cards can help you pay off your debt on time!

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Scottie Kobayashi 3/24/20 Scottie Kobayashi 3/24/20

How Airline and Hotel Loyalty programs are changing due to COVID-19, coronavirus.

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Can I get from International Terminal G to Terminal 3 at SFO without going through security?

Scottie Kobayashi 2/25/20 Scottie Kobayashi 2/25/20

Can I get from International Terminal G to Terminal 3 at SFO without going through security?

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Scottie Kobayashi 2/13/20 Scottie Kobayashi 2/13/20

Alaska Airlines strengthens relationship with American Airlines and will join One World Alliance 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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Scottie Kobayashi 1/11/20 Scottie Kobayashi 1/11/20

Annual Fee increase for the Chase Sapphire Reserve from $450 to $550

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