Check out the lei stands under the parking lots at the inter-island terminal at HNL airport- best selection! (Photo: Chris McGinnis)
TravelSkills’ 10 most popular posts over the last week (descending order):
1 Let’s go to the islands! Hawaii fare war erupts + Earn Virgin points at Airbnb
Our post about the fare war to Hawaii brought on by Virgin’s entry to the market ended up as our most popular post of the year. Average fares from the West Coast are now back over $500, but keep an eye out for periodic deals brought on by the new competition. Set up fare alerts on sites like Airfarewatchdog or FareCompare. Virgin’s Maui nonstops start December 2, so we’ll keep an eye our for any discounts related to that launch.
2 What they’re doing for you: United, American test consumer-friendly initiatives
3 Sip soup for good sleep! Trip Report: Singapore Airlines business class (Part 2: FOOD)
4 Only plane in US with this seat: Trip Report: Singapore Airlines’ NEW business class [PHOTOS]
5 More deals to faraway places: Routes: AA to Tokyo + WOW to west coast + Air Canada, Lufthansa, Alaska
6 Legacy lock on the Big Apple? Airlines want better access to New York
7 Readers want Denver or New Orleans: Where will Virgin America fly next?
8 New perks: Hilton, Starwood offering members-only discounts
9 You have to see this: Look out the window- There’s a man on the wing!
10 Defending your Wi-Fi: FCC strikes again over Wi-Fi blocking
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A few newsy nuggets from other sources that we missed on TravelSkills this week:
Navy missile tests over Pacific freak out residents & affect airline traffic
929 Lufthansa flights canceled due to strike
Delta considering creation of overseas subsidiary to avoid US taxes
United’s CEO says he’ll be back at work in a few months.
U.S. airlines predict busiest Thanksgiving travel period in eight years.
Earn triple (750) United miles for Choice hotel stays
Hyatt remains mum on Starwood deal
New York Hotel Week (early Jan) deals…or no deals?
Rumors swirl about upcoming American AAdvantage changes
Is inflight wi-fi just pie in the sky?
Back story on Delta’s ugly break up with trade group
CNN examines the dark side of business travel
San Diego ponders new multi-billion dollar airport
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