http://www.flyertalk.com/forum Hawaiian Airlines and other airlines based in Hawai`i en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 09:30:32 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.flyertalk.com/forum http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/hawaii-based-airlines/1017205-ha-mainland-syd-210-000-miles-biz.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 21:11:00 GMT am i reading the chart correctly? is it really 210,000 miles to fly from phx to syd RT in HA biz class? that seems quite high. thanks. am i reading the chart correctly? is it really 210,000 miles to fly from phx to syd RT in HA biz class?

that seems quite high.

thanks. ]]> Hawaii-based Airlines dlen111 http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/hawaii-based-airlines/1017205-ha-mainland-syd-210-000-miles-biz.html http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/hawaii-based-airlines/1016795-joining-ha-ff-program.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 10:36:42 GMT I wanted to ask if anyone knew why only so few people can join Hawaiian's FF program since it's only open to passengers from a handful of countries. I have flown HA 6 times this year but can't join the FF program... a very inclusive FF one can say sarcastically.... ]]> Hawaii-based Airlines FlyinDutchman http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/hawaii-based-airlines/1016795-joining-ha-ff-program.html http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/hawaii-based-airlines/1014912-medically-unfit-fly.html Sun, 08 Nov 2009 02:55:32 GMT mrs. yahrite808 is now medically unfit to fly due to pregnancy. we have a trip scheduled in jan 2010, paid one way cash and one way miles. anything i can do to get a refund? probably not but just wanted to know if anyone ran into this situation ... mrs. yahrite808 is now medically unfit to fly due to pregnancy. we have a trip scheduled in jan 2010, paid one way cash and one way miles. anything i can do to get a refund? probably not but just wanted to know if anyone ran into this situation ... ]]> Hawaii-based Airlines yahrite808 http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/hawaii-based-airlines/1014912-medically-unfit-fly.html http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/hawaii-based-airlines/1013882-hawaiian-airlines-80th-anniversary-nov-11th-80-free-miles.html Thu, 05 Nov 2009 06:31:02 GMT Mahalo for Making
Our 80th Anniversary Possible


Aloha HawaiianMiles Members,

It's been our honor to share our home and traditions for the past 80 years.

To celebrate, we're giving every HawaiianMiles member 80 free miles or an $80 E-Certificate towards a flight between Hawaii and the Mainland U.S. Everyone will receive 80 miles just for registering and every 80th person to register will receive an $80 E-Certificate in place of the miles.

Receive your gift now through November 11 - Link:


http://www.hawaiianair.com/Specialof...niversary.aspx ]]> Hawaii-based Airlines Travlynn http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/hawaii-based-airlines/1013882-hawaiian-airlines-80th-anniversary-nov-11th-80-free-miles.html http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/hawaii-based-airlines/1013845-ha-boh-fia-visa-20k-bonus-one-time-only-multiple-times.html Thu, 05 Nov 2009 04:05:59 GMT Apologies if this has been asked and answered here before. If so, I didn't find it in my search..

The BoH (really FIA, which is really BoA) HawaiianMiles Visa T&C does not state anywhere that the 20,000 new card sign-on bonus is one-time only (only for first time card holders).

So I wonder - and my question is - has anyone successfully cancelled the card and then a few months later re-applied for it (on the same HA account, or does it have to be a new one?) and gotten the 20K "new card" bonus miles again?

I honestly just got the card for the 20K bonus miles, otherwise it's pretty useless given the low value of HA miles (e.g. 7500 one-way inter-island redemption vs 5000 on NW or DL for HA flights, miles worth less than a penny each vs. a bit over a penny of most other airlines). But I am thinking now, if I cancel it and reapply for it later sometime next year (not to have my HA account lapse w/o activity), will I get the 20K new card bonus miles again, or does FIA keep track of it and it's only for first time card users only (and if they keep track of it, is it by SSN or just by the HA #?).

Any insight on this much appreciated! ]]> Hawaii-based Airlines RealHJ http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/hawaii-based-airlines/1013845-ha-boh-fia-visa-20k-bonus-one-time-only-multiple-times.html http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/hawaii-based-airlines/1012681-ha-tidbits-latest-hana-hou-issue.html Mon, 02 Nov 2009 05:09:56 GMT There is some interesting HA tidbits and articles in the Oct/Nov (80th Anniversary issue) Hana Hou inflight mag. In addition to the customary anniversary congratulatory ads filling the issue, there is an article overviewing how HA is doing now,... There is some interesting HA tidbits and articles in the Oct/Nov (80th Anniversary issue) Hana Hou inflight mag.

In addition to the customary anniversary congratulatory ads filling the issue, there is an article overviewing how HA is doing now, an interview article with Dunkerley, an article about the Bellanca restoration, and an article about the naming of the upcoming A332 fleet.

I found the article about the naming of the A332 fleet the most interesting. HA looked to celestial navigation of the ancient Polynesian navigators as inspiration for the names of the A332 ships coming into the fleet. The upcoming 9 A332 will have the following Hawaiian names (the western name/constellation in paranthesis):
A332 #1 Makalii (Pleiades)
A332 #2 Hokulea (Arcturus)
A332 #3 Iwakelii (Cassiopeia)
A332 #4 Heiheionakeiki (Orion)
A332 #5 Hanaiakamalama (the Southern Cross)
A332 #6 Hokupaa (Polaris, the "North Star")
A332 #7 Kealiiokonaikalewa (Canopus)
A332 #8 Namahoe (Gemini)
A332 #9 Nahiku (the Big Dipper)

The article highlights the cultural/traditional significance to HA and the Hawaiian culture for choosing each name for the A332s.

I also noticed a quarter page congratulatory ad from Weber Aircraft. I guess you can deduct that Weber is the manufacturer chosen for the A332 HA seats.

So, if you are an HA diehard...go grab your 80th anniversary issue of Hana Hou and see you in the skies aboard HA.^ ]]> Hawaii-based Airlines HA/UA_Flyer http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/hawaii-based-airlines/1012681-ha-tidbits-latest-hana-hou-issue.html http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/hawaii-based-airlines/1012195-hawaiian-interested-fly-haneda-japan.html Sat, 31 Oct 2009 18:07:10 GMT A month old article but it seems this has not been discussed here. http://washingtontimes.com/news/2009/oct/05/kralev-us-flights-likely-to-japans-haneda/ I doubt they can win slots. A month old article but it seems this has not been discussed here.

http://washingtontimes.com/news/2009...japans-haneda/

I doubt they can win slots. ]]> Hawaii-based Airlines O Sora http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/hawaii-based-airlines/1012195-hawaiian-interested-fly-haneda-japan.html http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/hawaii-based-airlines/1010576-ha-17-las-hnl-today-diverts-back-sfo.html Tue, 27 Oct 2009 16:16:43 GMT Some friends are on HA 17 from LAS to HNL today, which was about an hour off the coast and diverted back to SFO. Here is a map of the route (http://www.helloflight.com/Flight/HAL17.Cfm). Captain reportedly said there was a failure of both the... Some friends are on HA 17 from LAS to HNL today, which was about an hour off the coast and diverted back to SFO. Here is a map of the route.

Captain reportedly said there was a failure of both the autopilot and the auto-throttle. He said they flew it manually for about three hours, but could not continue on.

HA website/FlightView as of now says it's to continue on (though my friend said with a new crew and aircraft) hopefully about an hour from now -- at 10:15 AM. ]]> Hawaii-based Airlines AZ Travels the World http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/hawaii-based-airlines/1010576-ha-17-las-hnl-today-diverts-back-sfo.html