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Aloha Airlines Informative - Thank you George Bush from Aloha Airlines - Mahalo Nui Loa
ALOHA AIRLINES TO SHUT DOWN PASSENGER OPERATIONS AFTER MARCH 31, 2008, ENDING A 61-YEAR TRADITION OF SERVICE TO HAWAII
HONOLULU: Aloha Airlines announced today that it will be shutting down its inter-island and transpacific passenger flight operations. Alohas last day of operations will be Monday, March 31, 2008. On that day, Aloha will operate its schedule with the exception of flights from Hawaii to the West Coast and flights from Orange County to Reno and Sacramento, and Oakland to Las Vegas. Code-share partner United Airlines and other airlines are prepared to assist and accommodate Alohas passengers who have been inconvenienced.
For more information on Uniteds accommodation options, contact United at 1-800-UNITED1 or www.united.com. Passengers who do not wish to be re-accommodated by another airline should contact their travel agent or credit card company to request a refund. Effective immediately, Aloha will stop selling tickets for travel beyond March 31, 2008.
The shutdown of Alohas passenger operations will affect about 1,900 employees. Aloha also announced that its air cargo and aviation services units will continue to operate as usual while the U.S. Bankruptcy Court seeks bids from potential buyers. On March 27, 2008, Saltchuk Resources, Inc., announced its intention to buy Alohas air cargo business.
This is an incredibly dark day for Hawaii, said David A. Banmiller, Alohas president and chief executive officer. Despite the groundswell of support from the community and our elected officials, we simply ran out of time to find a qualified buyer or secure continued financing for our passenger business. We had no choice but to take this action.
We deeply regret the impact this will have on our dedicated employees who have made Aloha one of the best operating airlines in the country. Aloha Airlines was founded in 1946 to give Hawaii's people a choice in inter-island air transportation.
Unfortunately, unfair competition has succeeded in driving us out of business, bringing to an end a 61-year-old company with a proud legacy of serving millions of travelers in the true spirit of Aloha. We realize that this comes as a devastating disappointment to our frequent fliers and our loyal business partners who have supported this company for many, many years.
Comments:
Posted by PassingBy on 2008-03-31:
Their competition was with a cut-rate airline. But what's your complaint have to do with Emperor Bush? Not that I have any intention to defend but I don't see the connection.
Posted by superbowl on 2008-03-31:
Emperor Bush helped put the screws to this airline by not paying attention to the fuel cost crises and his administrations disastrous policies. GWB was not all to blame of course but his administration is part of the reason we will see a lot more of this. Levitz Furniture, Wickes Furniture, Bear Sterns, the list is going to get very long!
Posted by Suusan B. on 2008-03-31:
Agreed, superbowl - - and let's not forget my personal favorite - - subprime mortgages.
Posted by dianec on 2008-03-31:
I think there is also a ferry that started running between islands that was cheaper than flying. That couldn't have helped either. When we lived in Maui, I remember reading about how the local airlines were going to be hurt by that.
Posted by superbowl on 2008-03-31:
We have family on the big island, they won't be getting anymore $129 airfares on Aloha. United and Hawaiian Air are going to jack up the fares now. Plus we just lost our local airline to and from Hawaii. Back to LAX to get to Hawaii again.
Posted by dianec on 2008-03-31:
Super, doesn't Hawaiian Air fly out of OC? We used to fly them out of PDX because they have a direct flight to Maui and their prices were usually pretty good. That would suck to have to drive to LA.
Posted by superbowl on 2008-03-31:
No, Aloha was the only ticket in town.
Posted by dianec on 2008-03-31:
Well, super, that does suck. For some reason, I thought John Wayne Int'l had more flights than that. Maybe now that Aloha is going, Hawaiian will be awarded the route. You never know. I'm sure it would be profitable for them.
Posted by dianec on 2008-03-31:
Why does this site keep double posting?
Posted by JohnInSoCal on 2008-03-31:
It's sad what is happening with Aloha. In fact, there are a lot of sad things going on with today's economy. When we would go to Hawaii, Aloha was our airline both to the islands, and on the inter-island flights. Aside from being sad for my wallet because the costs will go up, I feel for the 1,800 or more employees that may lose their jobs. :(
Posted by Ghost of Doc J on 2008-04-01:
I fail to see the connection between King George the Bushlet and the cessation of operations by Aloha. UNLESS, one is calling for yet more government intervention in business (to 'save' the business). Of course, Good King George issued his 218 page plan for the Federal Reserve (you know, the issuers of valueless currency) to take a more active role in the economy. What can possibly go wrong?
Posted by bargod on 2008-04-01:
Good stuff.(VH)
Posted by Lidman on 2008-04-01:
What are we as a nation doing to ourselves?
Thank's to more taxes then we the people can handle.
Thank's to more taxes then we the people can handle.
Posted by Mrs. V on 2008-04-02:
Are there 'any' Republicans on this board???
Posted by WaxRash on 2008-04-02:
just you
Posted by Mrs. V on 2008-04-04:
I'm an independant, actually.
Posted by Lidman on 2008-04-04:
Mrs. V, I'm an independant too.
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