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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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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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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Alaska Quietly Takes Over More Hawaiian Routes

Scottie Kobayashi 5/21/26 Scottie Kobayashi 5/21/26

Alaska Quietly Takes Over More Hawaiian Routes

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Hyatt Award Chart Changes May 20: What Hawaii Locals Need to Book

Scottie Kobayashi 5/19/26 Scottie Kobayashi 5/19/26

Hyatt Award Chart Changes May 20: What Hawaii Locals Need to Book

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Hawaiian Airlines Goes Electric at HNL with 116-Vehicle Swap

Scottie Kobayashi 5/19/26 Scottie Kobayashi 5/19/26

Hawaiian Airlines Goes Electric at HNL with 116-Vehicle Swap

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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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Disneyland Crowd Calendars Are Broken: What Hawaii Families Should Do

Kelli Ling 5/6/26 Kelli Ling 5/6/26

Disneyland Crowd Calendars Are Broken: What Hawaii Families Should Do

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JAL & ANA Fuel Surcharges Just Doubled: What Kamaʻāina Need to Know (May 1 – June 30, 2026)

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

JAL & ANA Fuel Surcharges Just Doubled: What Kamaʻāina Need to Know (May 1 – June 30, 2026)

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Southwest 'Ohana Rewards 2026: New Perks for Hawaii Locals

Scottie Kobayashi 4/30/26 Scottie Kobayashi 4/30/26

Southwest 'Ohana Rewards 2026: New Perks for Hawaii Locals

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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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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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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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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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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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United MileagePlus 2026 Changes: What Hawaii Flyers Need to Know

Scottie Kobayashi 4/3/26 Scottie Kobayashi 4/3/26

United MileagePlus 2026 Changes: What Hawaii Flyers Need to Know

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