Las Vegas Resident Published Airline Career Memoir
The 40-year industry veteran details his time at Hawaiian Airlines in a new book available online next week.
Updated on Sept. 30, 2026 in Careers
A Las Vegas resident who spent four decades working for Hawaiian Airlines has released a new book chronicling his career. Blaine Miyasato, who has made the valley his home, shares his industry experience in the memoir.
Why it matters
The book offers a deep dive into the operations of a major carrier through the perspective of a long-term employee. His narrative tracks the professional trajectory of a career spanning 40 years in aviation.
Blaine Miyasato logged 40 years of employment at Hawaiian Airlines before writing his memoir. He met his 6-month goal for completing the manuscript.
The players
Blaine Miyasato
A Las Vegas resident and former Hawaiian Airlines employee who authored a memoir about his 40-year career.
The details
Miyasato organized the book, titled From Worst to First and Back Again, in a chronological format. He shifted his writing process from initial Post-it note sketches to full chapters during his drafting period. The work covers his tenure at the airline and is set to arrive on digital retail platforms shortly.
Timeline
January 2026: Miyasato began writing the book.
September 2026: A book signing was held in Hawaii.
October 2026: The book becomes available on Amazon.
Beyond the Strip
This release follows the trend of long-tenured aviation professionals documenting structural shifts within major carriers in 2026. It highlights the human element behind the industry operations often discussed by valley residents who work in travel and tourism.
Residents interested in aviation history or industry memoirs can access the title through online retailers beginning next week. You can track the release through major digital platforms starting in October 2026.
The takeaway
Miyasato proves that four decades of industry experience can be distilled into a chronological memoir. Watch for the official Amazon release next week to read his reflections on airline management.
What happens next
The book will be available for purchase on Amazon starting next week in October 2026.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Fox5vegas.
