Thread: Honolulu in July? Is it possible?

1) Is there any particular reason to go to Hawaii?
2) You're on an OAL pass zed or otherwise?
3) Ok-are you crazy?

I personally wouldn't do it myself, much less with kids...

I'd consider Cabo all-inclusive--something similar--good breezes (no swim beaches in most areas tho)
Just a nice family oriented AI resort would make more sense than Hawaii to me. west coast mexico? -all their resorts are hurting for tourists--you could prob get pos space air included for less than staying in HNL
AND minimal stress??

Y'know, I hate to bring up the E word like everyone does these days, but with the economy the way it is, this is the year to do it if there ever was one. Maybe have backups if you're with a group of more than two, but look into other islands, too: OGG is generally better than HNL, for instance. If you absolutely must be on a particular island, inter-island fares are not too terribly priced, and that's for a confirmed ticket.

you can look on any of the public access airline websites for seats--I frequently look at delta.com for what's available--if there are seats showing, I MIGHT consider telling a buddy pass rider to CONSIDER going to X destination within 21 days--c'mon--you are talking JULY--I wouldn't even mention an actual destination to a buddy pass rider for anywhere like Hawaii, much less, think I could do it as OAL employee below an airline employee buddy pass? that just makes no sense to me--with spouse AND 2 kids--even one as lapchild--ACK--kill me now!! I think a sharp stick in my eye sounds better than that game plan--all kidding aside--are you kidding yourself?
Spongebue--this is OAL employee spouse (along w/employee? to make 3) with 1 and 6 yr olds--there may not be much of a Plan B in this case, but to think it's more plausible because of the economy can be offering a false sense of security---that's when the nonrev zombies come out of the woodwork....(hear the music, swaying to the rhythm...the beat of the drums...the euphoria...)

oh--I am laughing at myself!! I meant positvie space as in "buy a ticket". Sometimes typing what's in the brain doesn't work in a forum! I had to chuckle about "complusive worrier" and you really want to nonrev to Hawaii with 2 little ones? Ok, I am shaking uncontrollably with laughter. Just kidding, but those two things are so incompatible!! I just went to the Riviera Maya a few wks ago amidst the "pandemic". There may be more cases here than in the resorts. So many resorts are offering pkgs w/air that are comparable to interline--however--check interlinetravel.com and the DO have pos space on pkgs, too--most are out of TX--that should be easy for you?
I have one rule and that's if I can't get there easily as nonrev (or FF miles) don't go! I'm fortunate to have 2 pages of zed airline agreements. I'd just find anotehr beach somewhere easy to reach.
Now--you HAVE to keep us posted--at least I AM dying to know how it works--wherever you go! Good luck and remember the nonrev gods...

Welcome aboard Erica. I've got to go along with M767 on this one, nonrevving Hawaii in July with your family is a recipe for stress and sleepless nights.

My sugggestion for your family beach vacation is San Diego. There's the San Diego Zoo, Sea World- (with Shamu ), Legoland, and some nice beaches too, plus you get to fly on your own metal.
Good luck and do let us know what you decide.

Oh, it's possible.
I have nonreved to Europe several times during the summer and have nonreved in and out of Vegas over 300 times. Those are tough things to do.
I don't think the economy will slow up travel because capacity is also down so it will even out.

As for the UA walk up, when I was at WN it was an ID90. That would be costly for 3 people.