SUNTRIPS is cutting back on its charter flights
from Oakland, Calif., to Hawaii, citing lower demand for travel.
The company canceled its Sunday, Monday and Thursday flights,
starting in September, but is keeping its Friday and Saturday
flights. Passengers will be protected on Aloha Airlines, which
operates scheduled service from Oakland to Hawaii. SunTrips said it
would resume Monday charter flights Oct. 7.
MEANWHILE, SunTrips will offer Oakland-Kona
(Big Island) service on Nov. 24 and Dec. 1 to meet the high demand
of the Thanksgiving period.
MARC RESORTS Hawaii is paying travel agents $40
in cash in addition to the standard 10% commission for bookings of
five-night stays or longer at any Marc Resorts property in Hawaii
through Dec. 21. The "Partner Perks" promotion is available at the
company's 15 hotels in the islands. For information call (800)
535-0085 or visit www.marcresorts.com.
ALOHA AIRLINES relaunched its Web site with
GetThere booking technology. GetThere's DirectAirline booking
system replaced an EDS booking engine. A GetThere spokesman said
its solution enables Aloha to easily manipulate the look and feel
of the site, at www.alohaairlines.com, and to accommodate increased
volumes.
NOT JUST FOR honeymooners anymore... A number
of resorts on and near Poipu Beach are targeting seniors with
discounts and specials for senior clients. Among them:
• Outrigger Resorts' Kiahuna Plantation is offering those ages 50
and older 20% discounts on published rates. For AARP members, the
rate is 25%. For more information, call (800) OUTRIGGER or e-mail
reservations@outrigger.com.
• The Poipu Beach SurfSong is offering 10% discounts on several
units through Dec. 15. The discounts are valid for those ages 55
and older. For information, call (877) 373-2331 or e-mail info@surfsong.com.
• The Poipu Kapili Beach Resort is offering a 10% discount to
travelers ages 65 and older in any room category through Dec. 20.
In addition, a seventh night is offered free for every six paid
nights, and a discounted car rental rate of $30 per day or $165 per
week is available to seniors. For more information, call (800)
443-7714 or e-mail aloha@poipukapili.com.
• Sheraton Kauai Resort offers AARP members ages 55 years and older
a 25% discount and a one-category upgrade at check-in. For more
information, call (800) 325-3535 or (808) 742-9777.