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A Behind-The-Scenes Look at Hawaiian’s New Safety Video

Hawaiian Airlines’ iconic safety video, which, for nearly a decade, transported guests to destinations across the islands while employees relayed important safety information, has taken on a refreshed look.

In the new, seven-minute video that launched last week, 57 new and original cast members – including teenagers or adults who were keiki (children) in the 2015 spot – are shown in different locations doing their favorite things, from a father and son fishing in Hilo Bay to ʻohana (family) gathering for a backyard pāʻina (party).

The production team spent three months planning for seven days of filming. Their efforts resulted in a tropical, community-inspired storyboard that is engaging, educational and celebratory of Hawaiianʻs people and the places they call home. 

Here are some behind-the-scenes fun facts about Hawaiian’s newest safety video, now available on its new Boeing 787 Dreamliner fleet (and coming soon to its Airbus A330).

A trip around the Hawaiian Islands

The video takes viewers to all four major Hawaiian islands – Oʻahu, Maui, Hawaiʻi Island and Kauaʻi. Featured locations include:

  • The cabin of Hawaiian’s Boeing 787 Dreamliner
  • Kualoa Ranch’s Secret Island on Windward Oʻahu
  • Paepae o He‘eia on Windward Oʻahu
  • Kako‘o ‘Ōiwi on Windward Oʻahu
  • Kula Lavender Farm in Upcountry Maui
  • Makapu‘u Lighthouse Trail on Windward Oʻahu
  • Hilo Bay on Hawaiʻi Island
  • Hilo Farmer’s Market on Hawaiʻi Island
  • Kipu Ranch Adventures on Kauaʻi
  • Pilalimai‘a Farm on Windward Oʻahu
  • The Nā Pali Coast on Kauaʻi
  • An employee's backyard in Mākaha on Leeward Oʻahu
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The aircraft illustration placed among loʻi kalo (taro patches) at Kako‘o ‘Ōiwi on Windward Oʻahu

Keiki, all grown up

In continuing the theme of ʻohana, keiki from the 2015 video were assigned the same lines. Here’s where you can find them:

  • Safety briefing card scene (3:52-4:12): Flight Attendant Mapuana and her daughter Hilina‘i, who are in the original shave ice scene, are featured in the new Hilo Farmer’s Market scene with Flight Attendant Maria and her daughters.
  • Emergency path lights scene (1:56-2:04): Two daughters of Flight Attendant Kanoe, Teahi and Lilinoe, who are in the original flower aisle scene at Kualoa Ranch, are now featured in the new lavender farm scene with Flight Attendant Kiakona.
  • Storing electronics scene (5:24-5:55): The Perry siblings, Brandy, Maka‘ala and Helemalieikealapono, who are in the original Waimea canyon scene, are now featured in the new Nā Pali Coast scene.

Aloha in everything we do

Did you know the production team scattered hidden placements of “aloha” throughout the video, including on clothing and physical items? Some are tricky to spot, so here’s the complete list:

  • Black and white aloha sticker on the SUP fin: 35-:37
  • Aloha Collection white hip pack: 1:18
  • Aloha Modern bag while at the lavender farm: 1:59
  • Aloha luggage tag in overhead bin: 2:27
  • Aloha on yellow shirt: 2:38-2:41 & 2:44-2:50, 2:57
  • Blue aloha hat on chair at Hilo Bay: 3:49-3:51
  • Aloha bracelet at the Hilo Farmers Market: 3:55
  • Orange aloha sticker on the ATV: 4:17-4:20
  • Aloha on a hat at imu (inground oven): 4:48
  • Aloha surfboard sticker: 5:16-5:17
  • Chopstick holder at pā'ina: 5:59
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One of the hidden alohas placed throughout Hawaiian's new safety video

 

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Hawaiian Holdings Reports 2024 First Quarter Financial Results

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HONOLULU — Hawaiian Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: HA) (the "Company"), parent company of Hawaiian Airlines, Inc. ("Hawaiian"), today reported its financial results for the first quarter of 2024.

"Mahalo to our team for remaining focused on delivering strong operational performance and unparalleled guest experience," said Hawaiian Airlines President and CEO Peter Ingram . "2024 is off to a positive start as we work to start realizing the return on significant investments we've made in our business, including rolling out high-speed Starlink WIFI and taking delivery of our first Boeing 787."

First Quarter 2024- Key Financial Metrics and Results

   

GAAP

 

YoY Change

 

Adjusted (a)

 

YoY Change

Net Loss

 

($137.6M)

 

($39.3M)

 

($143.5M)

 

($31.7M)

Diluted EPS

 

($2.65)

 

($0.74)

 

($2.77)

 

($0.60)

Pre-tax Margin

 

(23.7) %

 

(3.2) pts.

 

(24.8) %

 

(1.8) pts.

EBITDA

 

($109.0M)

 

($20.8M)

 

($116.0M)

 

($12.6M)

Operating Cost per ASM

 

15.72¢

 

5.9 %

 

11.82¢

 

7.1 %

Operating Revenue per ASM

 

12.78¢

 

2.6 %

 

N/A

 

N/A

 

(a) See Table 4 for a reconciliation of adjusted net loss, adjusted diluted EPS, adjusted pre-tax margin, adjusted EBITDA, and adjusted operating cost per ASM (CASM excluding fuel and non-recurring items) to each of their respective most directly comparable GAAP financial measure.

The first quarter loss per share includes ($0.32) per share due to the reduction in the Company's effective tax rate from 21% to 10%. As of 3/31/2024, the Company has generated federal and state net operating losses (NOLs) of approximately $451 million and $969 million , respectively, which will be used to reduce future cash tax obligations. Analysis under GAAP required us to increase the valuation allowance related to the NOLs which resulted in a lower effective tax rate for the period, decreasing our GAAP tax benefit.

Statistical data, as well as a reconciliation of the reported non-GAAP financial measures, can be found in the accompanying tables.

First Quarter 2024 Highlights

Merger Update

  • The Company's stockholders voted in favor of the merger with Alaska Air Group, Inc. (" Alaska ")
  • The Company and Alaska entered into a timing agreement with the Department of Justice ("DOJ") in which they agreed not to consummate the merger before 90 days following the date on which both parties have certified substantial compliance with the DOJ's second request for additional information

Liquidity and Capital Resources

As of March 31, 2024, the Company had:

  • Unrestricted cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments of $897 million
  • Liquidity of $1.15 billion , including an undrawn revolving credit facility of $235 million
  • Outstanding debt and finance lease obligations of $1.75 billion

Routes and Network

  • Began Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner revenue service on April 15, 2024
  • Announced new flying from Salt Lake City (SLC) to Honolulu (HNL) and Sacramento (SMF) to Lihu`e (LIH) and Kona (KOA)
  • Announced increased summer flights between HNL and Austin (AUS), Boston (BOS), Las Vegas (LAS) and Pago Pago (PPG)
  • Hawaiian will also add a fourth daily flight between HNL and Los Angeles (LAX) from May 24 through September 2
  • Hawaiian received its second A330-300 freighter from Amazon which will operate between New York's JFK and San Bernardino (SBD)

Guest Experience

  • Starlink inflight connectivity is now available free of charge on board all 18 A321neo aircraft
  • Expanded Premium Airport Service product in its Honolulu hub, offering seamless curb-to-aircraft experience with access to new airport private suite, Apt. 1929
  • Signed a multi-year distribution agreement with Sabre that will provide Sabre-connected agencies with long-term access to the carrier's HA Connect™ NDC and traditional EDIFACT content through the Sabre travel marketplace.

Workforce Development

  • Partnered with Universal Technical Institute , the transportation, skilled trades and energy education division of UTI, Inc. to expand career opportunities for Universal Technical Institute airframe and powerplant graduates who earn their FAA certifications.

Second Quarter 2024 Outlook

The table below summarizes the Company's expectations for the quarter ending June 30, 2024 expressed as an expected percentage change compared to the results for the quarter ended June 30, 2023 . Figures include the expected impacts of the Company's freighter operation, which are not yet expected to be material.

Item

 

GAAP Second Quarter 2024 Guidance

 

Non-GAAP Equivalent

 

Non-GAAP Second Quarter 2024 Guidance

Available Seat Miles (ASMs)

 

Up 3.5% to up 6.5%

       

Operating Revenue per ASM (RASM)

 

Down 1.5% to up 1.5%

       

Costs per ASM (CASM)

 

Up 8.4% to up 10.7%

 

CASM excluding fuel and non-recurring items (a)

 

Up 5.0% to up 8.0%

Gallons of Jet Fuel Consumed (b)

 

Up 2.5% to up 5.5%

       

Average fuel price per gallon, including taxes and delivery (c)

 

$2.83

 

Economic Fuel Price per Gallon (a)(b)(c)

 

$2.85

Effective Tax Rate

 

~10%

       

 

Full Year 2024 Outlook

The table below summarizes the Company's updated expectations for the full year ending December 31, 2024 expressed as an expected percentage change compared to the results for the year ended December 31, 2023 . Figures include the expected impacts of the Company's freighter operation as the Company establishes its freighter operation.

Item

 

Prior GAAP Full Year 2024 Guidance

 

Updated GAAP Full Year 2024 Guidance

 

Non-GAAP Equivalent

 

Prior Non-GAAP Full Year 2024 Guidance

 

Updated Non-GAAP Full Year 2024 Guidance

Available Seat Miles (ASMs)

 

Up 6.0% to up 9.0%

 

Up 4.5% to 7.5%

           

Costs per ASM

 

Up 0.7% to up 3.0%

 

Up 4.1% to up 6.3%

 

CASM excluding fuel and non-recurring items (a)

 

Flat to up 3.0%

 

Up 1.0% to up 4.0%

Gallons of Jet Fuel Consumed (b)

 

Up 4.0% to up 7.0%

 

Up 3.0% to up 6.0%

           

Average fuel price per gallon, including taxes and delivery (c)

 

$2.55

 

$2.80

 

Economic Fuel Price per Gallon (a)(b)(c)

 

$2.59

 

$2.83

Capital Expenditures

 

$500M to $550M

 

No change

           
 

(a) See Table 3 and Table 4 for a reconciliation of CASM excluding fuel and non-recurring items and economic fuel price per gallon to each of their respective most directly comparable GAAP financial measures.

(b) Gallons of jet fuel consumed do not include fuel used in the freighter operation, as those expenses are pass-through expenses not born by the Company.

(c) Average fuel price per gallon and economic fuel price per gallon estimates are based on the April 10, 2024 fuel forward curve.

Statistical information, as well as a reconciliation of certain non-GAAP financial measures, can be found in the accompanying tables.

Investor Conference Call

Hawaiian Holdings' quarterly results conference call is scheduled to begin today, April 23, 2024, at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time ( USA ). The conference call will be broadcast live over the Internet. Investors may access and listen to the live audio webcast on the investor relations section of the Company's website at HawaiianAirlines.com . For those who are not available for the live webcast, a replay of the webcast will be archived for 90 days on the investor relations section of the Company's website.

About Hawaiian Airlines

Now in its 95th year of continuous service, Hawaiian is Hawaiʻi's biggest and longest-serving airline. Hawaiian offers approximately 150 daily flights within the Hawaiian Islands, and nonstop flights between Hawaiʻi and 15 U.S. gateway cities – more than any other airline – as well as service connecting Honolulu and American Samoa , Australia , Cook Islands , Japan , New Zealand , South Korea and Tahiti.

Consumer surveys by Condé Nast Traveler and TripAdvisor have placed Hawaiian among the top of all domestic airlines serving Hawaiʻi. The carrier was named Hawaiʻi's best employer by Forbes in 2022 and has topped Travel + Leisure's World's Best list as the No. 1 U.S. airline for the past two years. Hawaiian has also led all U.S. carriers in on-time performance for 18 consecutive years (2004-2021) as reported by the U.S. Department of Transportation.

The airline is committed to connecting people with aloha by offering complimentary meals for all guests on transpacific routes and the convenience of no change fees on Main Cabin and Premium Cabin seats. HawaiianMiles members also enjoy flexibility with miles that never expire. As Hawai'i's hometown airline, Hawaiian encourages guests to Travel Pono and experience the islands safely and respectfully.

Hawaiian Airlines, Inc. is a subsidiary of Hawaiian Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: HA). Additional information is available at HawaiianAirlines.com. Follow Hawaiian's Twitter updates (@HawaiianAir), become a fan on Facebook (Hawaiian Airlines), and follow us on Instagram (hawaiianairlines). For career postings and updates, follow Hawaiian's LinkedIn page.

For media inquiries, please visit Hawaiian Airlines' online newsroom.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 that reflect the Company's current views with respect to certain current and future events and financial performance. Such forward-looking statements include, without limitation, the Company's work to integrate and capture return on significant investments; expectations for service between Salt Lake City and Honolulu , Sacramento and Lihu`e and Kona, Honolulu and Austin , Boston , Las Vegas , Los Angeles and Pago Pago , and freighter service between New York's JFK and San Bernardino ; statements regarding our multi-year distribution agreement with Sabre; the Company's outlook for the quarter ending June 30, 2024 and twelve-months ending December 31, 2024 ; statements regarding the Company's future performance; and statements as to other matters that do not relate strictly to historical facts or statements of assumptions underlying any of the foregoing. Words such as "expects," "anticipates," "projects," "intends," "plans," "believes," "estimates," variations of such words, and similar expressions are also intended to identify such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are and will be subject to many risks, uncertainties and assumptions relating to the Company's operations and business environment, all of which may cause the Company's actual results to be materially different from any future results, expressed or implied, in these forward-looking statements.

The Company is subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions that could cause the Company's results to differ materially from the results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements, including the risks, uncertainties and assumptions discussed from time to time in the Company's public filings and public announcements, including the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K and the Company's Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, as well as other documents that may be filed by the Company from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission. All forward-looking statements included in this document are based on information available to the Company on the date hereof. The Company does not undertake to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that may arise after the date hereof even if experience or future changes make it clear that any projected results expressed or implied herein will not be realized.

Table 1.

Hawaiian Holdings, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Operations (unaudited)

 
   

Three Months Ended March 31,

   

2024

 

2023

 

% Change

   

(in thousands, except per share data)

Operating Revenue:

           

Passenger

 

$         583,448

 

$         548,526

 

6.4 %

Other

 

62,119

 

64,077

 

(3.1) %

Total

 

645,567

 

612,603

 

5.4 %

Operating Expenses:

           

Wages and benefits

 

261,935

 

241,933

 

8.3 %

Aircraft fuel, including taxes and delivery

 

188,778

 

197,625

 

(4.5) %

Maintenance, materials and repairs

 

70,971

 

50,287

 

41.1 %

Aircraft and passenger servicing

 

45,424

 

42,532

 

6.8 %

Depreciation and amortization

 

32,967

 

32,667

 

0.9 %

Aircraft rent

 

29,706

 

28,171

 

5.4 %

Commissions and other selling

 

28,443

 

28,238

 

0.7 %

Other rentals and landing fees

 

43,127

 

38,720

 

11.4 %

Purchased services

 

38,475

 

35,072

 

9.7 %

Special items

 

8,482

 

—

 

100.0 %

Other

 

45,905

 

34,785

 

32.0 %

Total

 

794,213

 

730,030

 

8.8 %

Operating Loss

 

(148,646)

 

(117,427)

 

26.6 %

Nonoperating Income (Expense):

           

Interest expense and amortization of debt discounts and issuance costs

 

(24,069)

 

(22,880)

   

Interest income

 

10,021

 

16,465

   

Capitalized interest

 

3,134

 

1,458

   

Losses on fuel derivatives

 

(582)

 

(5,065)

   

Other components of net periodic benefit cost

 

(927)

 

(1,494)

   

Gains on investments, net

 

470

 

697

   

Gains on foreign debt

 

8,519

 

2,260

   

Other, net

 

(770)

 

155

   

Total

 

(4,204)

 

(8,404)

   

Loss Before Income Taxes

 

(152,850)

 

(125,831)

   

Income tax benefit

 

(15,285)

 

(27,574)

   

Net Loss

 

$        (137,565)

 

$          (98,257)

   

Net Loss Per Share

           

Basic

 

$              (2.65)

 

$              (1.91)

   

Diluted

 

$              (2.65)

 

$              (1.91)

   

Weighted Average Number of Common Stock Shares Outstanding:

           

Basic

 

51,838

 

51,507

   

Diluted

 

51,838

 

51,507

   

 

Hawaiian Holdings, Inc.

Consolidated Balance Sheet

 
   

March 31, 2024

(unaudited)

 

December 31, 2023

   

(in thousands, except shares)

ASSETS

       

Current Assets:

       

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$                230,865

 

$               153,273

Restricted cash

 

17,250

 

17,250

Short-term investments

 

666,432

 

755,224

Accounts receivable, net

 

99,117

 

105,858

Income taxes receivable

 

642

 

669

Spare parts and supplies, net

 

65,444

 

60,115

Prepaid expenses and other

 

80,304

 

78,551

Total

 

1,160,054

 

1,170,940

Property and equipment, less accumulated depreciation and amortization of $1,160,495 and $1,150,529 as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively

 

2,104,442

 

2,013,616

Other Assets:

       

Assets held-for-sale

 

1,091

 

1,135

Operating lease right-of-use assets

 

393,769

 

413,237

Long-term prepayments and other

 

118,057

 

121,097

Intangible assets, net

 

13,500

 

13,500

Total Assets

 

$             3,790,913

 

$            3,733,525

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

       

Current Liabilities:

       

Accounts payable

 

$                214,848

 

$               199,223

Air traffic liability and current frequent flyer deferred revenue

 

757,855

 

633,345

Other accrued liabilities

 

165,430

 

175,591

Current maturities of long-term debt, less discount

 

75,132

 

43,857

Current maturities of finance lease obligations

 

8,791

 

10,053

Current maturities of operating leases

 

79,281

 

83,332

Total

 

1,301,337

 

1,145,401

Long-Term Debt

 

1,612,235

 

1,537,152

Other Liabilities and Deferred Credits:

       

Noncurrent finance lease obligations

 

56,269

 

60,116

Noncurrent operating leases

 

283,836

 

303,119

Accumulated pension and other post-retirement benefit obligations

 

142,367

 

140,742

Other liabilities and deferred credits

 

78,499

 

77,154

Noncurrent frequent flyer deferred revenue

 

304,099

 

308,502

Deferred tax liability, net

 

52,492

 

65,914

Total

 

917,562

 

955,547

Commitments and Contingencies

       

Shareholders' Equity:

       

Special preferred stock, $0.01 par value per share, three shares issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023

 

—

 

—

Common stock, $0.01 par value per share, 51,848.616 and 51,824,362 shares outstanding as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively

 

518

 

518

Capital in excess of par value

 

294,599

 

293,797

Accumulated loss

 

(257,303)

 

(119,738)

Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net

 

(78,035)

 

(79,152)

Total

 

(40,221)

 

95,425

Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity

 

$             3,790,913

 

$            3,733,525

 

Hawaiian Holdings, Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (unaudited)

 
   

Three months ended March 31,

   

2024

 

2023

   

(in thousands)

Net cash provided by Operating Activities

 

$                        254

 

$                118,291

Cash flows from Investing Activities:

       

Additions to property and equipment, including pre-delivery payments

 

(127,018)

 

(106,215)

Proceeds from the disposition of aircraft and aircraft related equipment

 

105

 

9,563

Purchases of investments

 

(15,824)

 

(96,806)

Proceeds from sales and maturities of investments

 

109,485

 

144,069

Net cash used in investing activities

 

(33,252)

 

(49,389)

Cash flows from Financing Activities:

       

Long-term borrowings

 

131,400

 

—

Repayments of long-term debt and finance lease obligations

 

(18,760)

 

(24,953)

Debt issuance costs and discounts

 

(1,849)

 

—

Payment for taxes withheld for stock compensation

 

(201)

 

(1,066)

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

 

110,590

 

(26,019)

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

 

77,592

 

42,883

Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash – Beginning of Period

 

170,523

 

246,620

Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash – End of Period

 

$                248,115

 

$                289,503

 

Table 2.

Hawaiian Holdings, Inc.

Selected Consolidated Statistical Data (unaudited)

     
   

Three months ended March 31,

   

2024

 

2023

 

% Change

   

(in thousands, except as otherwise indicated)

Scheduled Operations:

           

Revenue passengers flown

 

2,620

 

2,592

 

1.1 %

Revenue passenger miles (RPM)

 

4,072,473

 

3,844,061

 

5.9 %

Available seat miles (ASM)

 

5,049,598

 

4,914,619

 

2.7 %

Passenger revenue per RPM (Yield)

 

14.33  ¢

 

14.27  ¢

 

0.4 %

Passenger load factor (RPM/ASM)

 

80.6 %

 

78.2 %

 

2.4   pts.

Passenger revenue per ASM (PRASM)

 

11.55   ¢

 

11.16   ¢

 

3.5 %

Total Operations:

           

Revenue passengers flown

 

2,621

 

2,593

 

1.1 %

Revenue passenger miles (RPM)

 

4,073,159

 

3,845,978

 

5.9 %

Available seat miles (ASM)

 

5,050,841

 

4,917,517

 

2.7 %

Operating revenue per ASM (RASM)

 

12.78  ¢

 

12.46  ¢

 

2.6 %

Operating cost per ASM (CASM)

 

15.72  ¢

 

14.85  ¢

 

5.9 %

CASM excluding aircraft fuel and non-recurring items (a)

 

11.82   ¢

 

11.04   ¢

 

7.1 %

Aircraft fuel expense per ASM (b)

 

3.74  ¢

 

4.02  ¢

 

(7.0) %

Revenue block hours operated

 

52,141

 

52,228

 

(0.2) %

Gallons of jet fuel consumed (c)

 

67,651

 

64,853

 

4.3 %

Average cost per gallon of jet fuel (actual) (b)

 

$2.79

 

$3.05

 

(8.5) %

   

(a)

See Table 4 for a reconciliation of CASM excluding aircraft fuel and non-recurring items to its most directly comparable GAAP financial measure..

(b)

Includes applicable taxes and fees.

(c)

Excludes operations under the ATSA with Amazon.

 

Table 3.
Hawaiian Holdings, Inc.
Economic Fuel Expense (unaudited)

The Company believes that economic fuel expense is a good measure of the effect of fuel prices on its business as it most closely approximates the net cash outflow associated with the purchase of fuel for its operations in a period. The Company defines economic fuel expense as GAAP fuel expense plus losses/(gains) realized through actual cash (receipts)/payments received from or paid to hedge counterparties for fuel hedge derivative contracts settled during the period.

   

Three months ended March 31,

   

2024

 

2023

 

% Change

   

(in thousands, except per-gallon amounts)

Aircraft fuel expense, including taxes and delivery

 

$         188,778

 

$         197,625

 

(4.5) %

Realized losses on settlement of fuel derivative contracts

 

2,398

 

1,513

 

58.5 %

Economic fuel expense

 

$         191,176

 

$         199,138

 

(4.0) %

Fuel gallons consumed

 

67,651

 

64,853

 

4.3 %

Economic fuel price per gallon

 

$                2.83

 

$                3.07

 

(7.8) %

 
   

Estimated three months ending June 30, 2024

 

Estimated full year ending December 31, 2024

   

(in thousands, except per-gallon amounts)

Aircraft fuel expense, including taxes and delivery

 

$           192,675

–

$           198,314

 

$           772,335

–

$           794,830

Realized losses on settlement of fuel derivative contracts

 

1,456

–

1,456

 

6,431

–

6,431

Economic fuel expense

 

$           194,131

–

$           199,770

 

$           778,766

–

$           801,261

Fuel gallons consumed

 

68,032

–

70,024

 

275,377

 

283,398

Economic fuel price per gallon

 

$                  2.85

–

$                  2.85

 

$                  2.83

–

$                  2.83

 

Table 4.
Hawaiian Holdings, Inc.
Non-GAAP Financial Reconciliation (unaudited)

The Company evaluates its financial performance utilizing various GAAP and non-GAAP financial measures, including adjusted net loss, adjusted diluted EPS, adjusted pre-tax margin, adjusted EBITDA, and adjusted operating cost per ASM (CASM excluding fuel and non-recurring items). Pursuant to Regulation G, the Company has included the following reconciliation of reported non-GAAP financial measures to comparable financial measures reported on a GAAP basis. The adjustments are described below:

  • CBA related expense . In February 2023 , pilots represented by the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) ratified a new four-year CBA, which included, amongst other things, a signing bonus, pay scale increases across all fleet types, improved health benefits and cost sharing, and enhancements to the Company's postretirement and disability plans. In connection with the ratification, the Company recorded a signing bonus and vacation liability true-up of $17.7 million which were recorded in wages and benefits during the quarter ended March 31, 2023 .
  • Contract termination amortization . In December 2022 , the Company entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with one of its third-party service providers to early terminate its Amended and Restated Complete Fleet Services Agreement (Amended CFS) covering A330-200 aircraft. The Amended CFS was originally scheduled to run through December 2027 , but was terminated in April 2023 . During the three months ended March 31, 2023 , the Company recognized approximately $18.1 million in amortization within Maintenance, materials and repairs in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.
  • Special items . During the three months ended March 31, 2024 , the Company recorded $8.5 million in Special items as a result of expenses related to its merger with Alaska , primarily consisting of legal, advisory, and other fees.
  • Gain on sale of commercial real estate . In February 2023 , the Company entered into an agreement for the sale of its commercial real estate and recognized a gain on sale of $10.2 million , which was recorded in Other operating expense in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.
  • Interest income on federal tax refund . In March 2023 , the Company received $4.7 million in interest income in connection with a $66.8 million federal tax refund received related to fiscal year 2018. The interest income received was recorded in Interest income in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.
  • Changes in fair value of fuel derivative contracts . Changes in fair value of fuel derivative contracts, net of tax, are based on market prices for open contracts as of the end of the reporting period and include the unrealized amounts of fuel derivatives (not designated as hedges) that will settle in future periods and the reversal of prior period unrealized amounts.
  • Unrealized gain on foreign debt . Unrealized gain on foreign debt is based on fluctuation in exchange rates and the measurement of foreign-denominated debt to the Company's functional currency.
  • Unrealized gain on equity securities . Unrealized gain on equity securities is driven by changes in market prices and currency fluctuations, which is recorded in Other nonoperating expense in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

The Company believes that adjusting for the impact of the changes in fair value of equity securities and fuel derivative contracts, fluctuations in exchange rates on debt instruments denominated in foreign currency, and non-recurring expenses and income/gains (including CBA-related, contract termination amortization, special items, interest income on federal tax refund, gain or loss on sale of aircraft, and gain on sale of commercial real estate), helps investors better analyze the Company's operational performance and compare its results to other airlines in the periods presented.

   

Three months ended March 31,

   

2024

 

2023

   

Total

 

Diluted Net Loss Per Share

 

Total

 

Diluted Net Loss Per Share

   

(in thousands, except per share data)

Net Loss, as reported

 

$        (137,565)

 

$              (2.65)

 

$          (98,257)

 

$              (1.91)

Adjusted for:

               

CBA related expense

 

—

 

—

 

17,727

 

0.35

Contract termination amortization

 

—

 

—

 

(18,114)

 

(0.35)

Special items

 

8,482

 

0.16

 

—

 

—

Gain on sale of commercial real estate

 

—

 

—

 

(10,179)

 

(0.20)

Interest income on federal tax refund

 

—

 

—

 

(4,672)

 

(0.09)

Changes in fair value of fuel derivative contracts

 

(1,816)

 

(0.04)

 

3,552

 

0.07

Unrealized gain on foreign debt

 

(8,555)

 

(0.17)

 

(2,488)

 

(0.05)

Unrealized gain on equity securities

 

(5,115)

 

(0.10)

 

(944)

 

(0.02)

Tax effect of adjustments

 

1,037

 

0.03

 

1,568

 

0.03

Adjusted net loss

 

$        (143,532)

 

$              (2.77)

 

$        (111,807)

 

$              (2.17)

 

Adjusted EBITDA

The Company believes that adjusting earnings for interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, non-recurring operating expenses (such as changes in unrealized gains and losses on financial instruments) and one-time charges helps investors better analyze the Company's financial performance by allowing for company-to-company and period-over-period comparisons that are unaffected by company-specific or one-time occurrences.

The Company reclassified prior period EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA to conform to the current period presentation.

   

Three months ended March 31,

   

2024

 

2023

   

(in thousands)

Net Loss

 

$              (137,565)

 

$                 (98,257)

Income tax benefit

 

(15,285)

 

(27,574)

Depreciation and amortization

 

32,967

 

32,667

Interest expense and amortization of debt discounts and issuance costs

 

24,069

 

22,880

Interest income

 

(10,021)

 

(16,465)

Capitalized interest

 

(3,134)

 

(1,458)

EBITDA, as reported

 

(108,969)

 

(88,207)

Adjusted for:

       

CBA related expense

 

—

 

17,727

Contract termination amortization

 

—

 

(18,114)

Special items

 

8,482

 

—

Gain on sale of commercial real estate

 

—

 

(10,179)

Interest income on tax refund

 

—

 

(4,672)

Changes in fair value of fuel derivative instruments

 

(1,816)

 

3,552

Unrealized gain on foreign debt

 

(8,555)

 

(2,488)

Unrealized gain on equity securities

 

(5,115)

 

(944)

Adjusted EBITDA

 

$              (115,973)

 

$              (103,325)

 

Operating Costs per Available Seat Mile (CASM)

The Company has separately listed in the table below its fuel costs per ASM and non-GAAP unit costs, excluding fuel and non-recurring items. These amounts are included in CASM, but for internal purposes the Company consistently uses cost metrics that exclude fuel and non-recurring items (if applicable) to measure and monitor its costs.

   

Three months ended March 31,

   

2024

 

2023

   

(in thousands, except CASM data)

GAAP Operating Expenses

 

$              794,213

 

$              730,030

Adjusted for:

       

CBA related expense

 

—

 

(17,727)

Contract termination amortization

 

—

 

18,114

Special items

 

(8,482)

 

—

Gain on sale of commercial real estate

 

—

 

10,179

Operating Expenses excluding non-recurring items

 

$              785,731

 

$              740,596

Aircraft fuel, including taxes and delivery

 

(188,778)

 

(197,625)

Operating Expenses excluding fuel and non-recurring items

 

$              596,953

 

$              542,971

Available Seat Miles

 

5,050,841

 

4,917,517

CASM – GAAP

 

15.72 ¢

 

14.85 ¢

Aircraft fuel, including taxes and delivery

 

(3.74)

 

(4.02)

CBA related expense

 

—

 

(0.36)

Contract termination amortization

 

—

 

0.37

Special items

 

(0.16)

 

—

Gain on sale of commercial real estate

 

—

 

0.20

CASM excluding fuel and non-recurring items

 

11.82 ¢

 

11.04 ¢

 

   

Estimated three months ending June 30, 2024

 

Estimated year ending December 31, 2024

   

(in thousands, except CASM data)

GAAP operating expenses

 

$              803,834

–

$              844,733

 

$           3,273,023

–

$           3,438,253

Aircraft fuel, including taxes and delivery

 

(192,675)

–

(198,314)

 

(772,335)

–

(794,830)

Less: non recurring items

 

(7,245)

–

(7,245)

 

(92,229)

–

(92,229)

Adjusted operating expenses

 

$              603,914

–

$              639,174

 

$           2,408,459

–

$           2,551,194

Available seat miles

 

5,189,938

–

5,340,371

 

21,113,699

–

21,719,834

CASM – GAAP

 

15.49 ¢

–

15.82 ¢

 

15.50 ¢

–

15.83 ¢

Aircraft fuel, including taxes and delivery

 

(3.71)

–

(3.71)

 

(3.66)

–

(3.66)

Non-recurring items

 

(0.14)

–

(0.14)

 

(0.44)

–

(0.42)

CASM excluding fuel and non-recurring items

 

11.64 ¢

–

11.97 ¢

 

11.40 ¢

–

11.75 ¢

Pre-tax margin

The Company excludes changes in fair value of equity securities and fuel derivative contracts, fluctuations and exchange rates on debt instruments denominated in foreign currency, and non-recurring items from pre-tax margin for the same reasons as described above.

   

Three months ended March 31,

   

2024

 

2023

Pre-Tax Margin, as reported

 

(23.7) %

 

(20.5) %

CBA ratification bonus

 

—

 

2.9

Contract termination amortization

 

—

 

(3.0)

Special items

 

1.3

 

—

Gain on sale of commercial real estate

 

—

 

(1.7)

Interest income on federal tax refund

 

—

 

(0.8)

Changes in fair value of fuel derivative contracts

 

(0.3)

 

0.6

Unrealized gain on foreign debt

 

(1.3)

 

(0.4)

Unrealized (gain) loss on equity securities

 

(0.8)

 

(0.1)

Adjusted Pre-Tax Margin

 

(24.8) %

 

(23.0) %

 

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Travel Math: How your spending habits actually earn you travel perks 

First, there was the trend, ‘girl math.’ Then, we saw ‘boy math’ take off. Even dogs got in on the equation! Now, we give you: travel math. It’s a playful concept that’s grounded in the very latest consumer insights where “the math” justifies the purchase, all for the sake of indulging in a little treat.

We know travelers are using credit card rewards and miles to book their travel and to stretch their dollars, especially Gen Z and Millennials. So, next time you want to book that flight or buy that pair of shoes with your Alaska Airlines Visa Signature® card, we say go for it. Because you’ll earn valuable miles. And of course—travel math.

Do you want to hit Alaska’s elite status even faster?
Get the boots.

✨ New this year: A faster way to earn status through your Alaska Airlines credit card. Throughout 2024, for every $10,000 you spend on purchases in 2024, you’ll automatically earn 4,000 Elite Qualifying Miles (EQMs) (up to 20,000 EQMs total).* Learn more.

With elite status, you get a range of benefits designed to enhance your travel experience. Elite perks include:

  • Priority boarding
  • Complimentary upgrades to First Class or Premium Class when available
  • Waived fees for checked baggage
  • Bonus miles on flights
  • Access to priority check-in and security lines
  • Dedicated customer service support
  • Learn more!

The specific benefits you receive depend on your elite status level within our Mileage Plan program (tiers include MVP, MVP Gold and MVP Gold 75K).

Buy surf gear to earn miles for your Maui trip.

Rack up miles every time you  make a purchase with your Alaska Airlines Visa Signature® card—it’s that easy!

With the Alaska Airlines Visa Signature® card, your purchases = miles:

  • 3 miles for every dollar spent on eligible Alaska Airlines purchases (flights, inflight purchases, Lounge).
  •  2 miles for every $1 spent on eligible gas, EV charging station, local transit (including ride share), cable, and select streaming services purchases.
  • 1 mile per dollar spent on all other purchases.

You’ll also earn Alaska’s Famous Companion Fare™ every year after qualifying purchases.* This popular benefit allows a cardholder to bring a companion on a round-trip domestic flight for $99 (plus taxes and fees).

Buy the bag, check it for free as a cardholder.

The Alaska Airlines Visa Signature® card grants you a first checked bag free for you and up to 6 guests on your reservation paid for with your card. 

Plus, cardholders can get priority boarding in Group C (even with a Saver fare) on Alaska flights when you pay for your flight with your card.

Learn more about the Alaska Airlines Visa Signature® Card
  • Alaska’s Famous $99 Companion Fare (plus taxes and fees from $23) each account anniversary after you spend $6,000 or more on purchases within the prior anniversary year. Valid on all Alaska Airlines flights booked on alaskaair.com.

  • Check your first bag free on every Alaska flight purchased with this card and up to six guests traveling on the same reservation.

  • Priority boarding in Group C (even with a Saver fare).

  • 3x miles  on eligible Alaska Airlines purchases, such as inflight food and beverages.

  • 2x miles on eligible gas, EV charging station, cable, streaming services, and local transit (including rideshare) purchases.

  • 1 mile per dollar spent on all other purchases.

  • 20% back on inflight purchases such as food and drinks and $100 off an annual Alaska Lounge+ Membership when you pay with your Alaska card.

  • 10% rewards bonus on all miles earned from card purchases if you have an eligible Bank of America® account.
Terms & Conditions

*Earn 4,000 elite-qualifying miles (maximum of 20,000) that count toward elite status qualification if you make any combination of purchase transactions totaling at least $10,000 (exclusive of any fees, such as the annual fee) that post to eligible Alaska Airlines Visa consumer and business cards from January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024. Returns, credits and adjustments to this card will be deducted from purchases, even if this card was not the original payment method. Cash Advances and Balance Transfers are not considered purchases and do not apply for purposes of this offer. If a cardholder has multiple Alaska Airlines Visa consumer and business credit card accounts linked to one Mileage Plan account, purchases made with those cards can be combined to reach the $10,000 spend requirement. One individual can only earn a maximum of 20,000 elite-qualifying miles via this campaign, even if they hold multiple Alaska Airlines Visa cards. Allow 8-12 weeks from qualifying for the elite qualifying miles to be posted to your Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan. To qualify for this offer, your credit card account must be open with active charging privileges. Bank of America is not responsible for fulfillment of this elite qualifying miles offer and posting of miles directly to your Alaska Mileage Plan account. Elite qualifying miles will not appear on your credit card statement. Elite-qualifying miles count toward elite status qualification only for calendar year 2025, are non-redeemable and cannot be used toward award travel.

** $99 fare plus taxes and fees from $23 after making at least $6,000 in purchases within the anniversary year. Terms and conditions apply. Visit MyAlaskaCard.com to learn more.

This credit card program is issued and administered by Bank of America, N.A. Visa and Visa Signature are registered trademarks of Visa International Service Association and are used by the issuer pursuant to license from Visa U.S.A., Inc. The Contactless Symbol and Contactless Indicator are trademarks owned by and used with permission of EMVCo, LLC

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Alaska Air Group reports first quarter 2024 results

Achieved record first quarter operating revenue of $2.2 billion

Ratified new agreement with AMFA-represented employees

SEATTLE — Alaska Air Group (NYSE: ALK) today reported financial results for the first quarter ending March 31, 2024, and provided outlook for the second quarter ending June 30, 2024. 

I want to recognize Alaska’s employees for their uncompromising prioritization of safety, for taking great care of our guests, and for delivering strong performance in the first quarter,” said CEO Ben Minicucci. “Despite significant challenges to start the year our results have far exceeded initial expectations. Thanks to thoughtful capacity planning, network optimization, and diligent cost control, we are well positioned to carry our strong performance into the second quarter and beyond.”

Impact of Flight 1282:

Air Group’s first quarter operation and results were significantly impacted by Flight 1282 in January and the Boeing 737-9 MAX grounding which extended into February. The Company has received $162 million in initial cash compensation from Boeing to address the financial damages incurred during the first quarter.

Financial Results:

  • Reported net loss for the first quarter of 2024 under Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) of $132 million, or $1.05 per share, compared to a net loss of $142 million, or $1.11 per share, for the first quarter of 2023.
  • Reported net loss for the first quarter of 2024, excluding special items and mark-to-market fuel hedge accounting adjustments, of $116 million, or $0.92 per share, compared to a net loss of $79 million, or $0.62 per share, for the first quarter of 2023.
  • Repurchased 561,086 shares of common stock for approximately $21 million in the first quarter.
  • Generated $292 million in operating cash flow for the first quarter.
  • Held $2.3 billion in unrestricted cash and marketable securities as of March 31, 2024.
  • Ended the quarter with a debt-to-capitalization ratio of 47%, within the target range of 40% to 50%.

Operational Updates:

  • Agreement to purchase Hawaiian Airlines for $18 per share was approved by Hawaiian shareholders. The proposed combination remains subject to regulatory approval.
  • Ratified a five-year collective bargaining agreement with approximately 1,000 Alaska Airlines employees represented by AMFA.
  • Completed inspections of all 737-9 MAX aircraft and returned the fleet to service in February.
  • Enhanced quality oversight program at the Boeing production facility to validate the work and quality of our aircraft as they progress through the manufacturing process.
  • Received two E175 aircraft during the quarter, bringing the total in the Horizon fleet to 43.

Commercial Updates:

  • Launched partnership with Bilt Rewards, which adds Alaska’s Mileage Plan as a transfer partner and later in 2024 will allow Alaska Airlines Visa Signature® cardholders to earn 3x miles when paying rent via Bilt.
  • Announced growth plans out of Portland to provide guests with more travel options, including 25% increased capacity and a new daily nonstop flight to Atlanta, beginning later this year.
  • Announced new daily nonstop service between Santa Rosa and Las Vegas, which will be Air Group’s seventh destination from Sonoma County.
  • Introduced Alaska Access, a monthly subscription program for price-conscious travelers that offers Wi-Fi vouchers, early access to sales, and a personalized fare page.
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San Diego State University Athletics unveils Alaska Airlines as new partner to enhance fan experience; includes Snapdragon Stadium gate entitlement 

Hawaiian Airlines’ New Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner Welcomes First Guests

HONOLULU – Hawaiian Airlines marked a milestone in its 94-year history: seeing off the inaugural flight of its new flagship aircraft, the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner. Aircraft N781NA, named Kapuahi (a star known as Aldebaran in Western astronomy), departed Honoluluʻs Daniel K. Inouye International Airport this afternoon for San Francisco. The carrier’s first 787-9 guests were welcomed with fresh lei and treated to live music and hula by the Hawaiian Airlines Serenaders.

Blessing 2

The blessing for the 787 inaugural flight in Honolulu

 

Kapuahi, which was revealed in February during a formal blessing ceremony in Honolulu, will operate the carrier’s nonstop, daily Honolulu-San Francisco flights until May 14, when it will join Hawaiian’s second 787-9, N780NA, to begin dedicated service between Honolulu-Los Angeles (HA2/3) starting May 14, and Honolulu-Phoenix on May 15.

787 Inaugural - HA12

Kapuahi (HA12) taking off from the runway at HNL

 

“Today marks an incredible achievement for all of us at Hawaiian Airlines and I’d like to thank all of our teammates, Boeing and our many partners for helping us make this moment possible,” said Peter Ingram, president and CEO of Hawaiian Airlines. “Our 787-9 is a true flagship product that, when paired with the award-winning hospitality of our crew, will provide guests with an unforgettable Hawaiʻi travel experience.”

Crew

The flight crew for HA12

Guests on today’s HA12 were also among the first to watch the carrierʻs new in-flight safety video, in which 57 cast members, all Hawaiian Airlines employees and family members, share important safety information from breathtaking locations throughout the Hawaiian Islands. The video, which is rolling out across Hawaiian’s Airbus A330 fleet soon, can also be viewed here.

The moment they step onboard Hawaiian’s 787-9, guests are immersed in an island-inspired design in a cabin that evokes Hawaiʻi’s beauty through form, texture, and soothing sunrise and sunset lighting. The 34 Leihōkū (garland of stars) Suites feature lie-flat seating, an 18-inch in-flight entertainment screen, personal power outlets, wireless cell phone charging and direct aisle access. Set in a 1-2-1 configuration with doors, the suites offer privacy or a shared experience with combinable double suites allowing couples to fall asleep while gazing at a starlit ceiling inspired by the constellations that guided early Polynesian voyagers.

Boeing 787-9 Leihoku Suites

Hawaiian’s 787-9 Main Cabin consists of 266 Collins Aerospace Aspire seats with ergonomically contoured back and armrests that maximize living space, offer more shoulder and hip room and feature a 12-inch seatback monitor with USB-A and USB-C charging ports. Main Cabin guests can also select from 79 Extra Comfort seats to enjoy more legroom and access to AC power outlets.

Boeing 787-9 Main Cabin + Extra Comfort

 

The carrier has 12 787-9s on order and last week took delivery of its second aircraft, N780NA. Hawaiian is scheduled to have three 787-9s by the end of the year, with the remaining deliveries occurring through 2027.

To learn more about Hawaiianʻs Boeing 787 Dreamliner, click here.

For aircraft images and b-roll, click here.

For images from today’s inaugural flight, click here.

About Hawaiian Airlines

Now in its 95th year of continuous service, Hawaiian is Hawaiʻi’s largest and longest-serving airline. Hawaiian offers approximately 150 daily flights within the Hawaiian Islands, and nonstop flights between Hawaiʻi and 15 U.S. gateway cities – more than any other airline – as well as service connecting Honolulu and American Samoa, Australia, Cook Islands, Japan, New Zealand, South Korea and Tahiti.

Consumer surveys by Condé Nast Traveler and TripAdvisor have placed Hawaiian among the top of all domestic airlines serving Hawaiʻi. The carrier was named Hawaiʻi’s best employer by Forbes in 2022 and has topped Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best list as the No. 1 U.S. airline for the past two years. Hawaiian has also led all U.S. carriers in on-time performance for 18 consecutive years (2004-2021) as reported by the U.S. Department of Transportation.

The airline is committed to connecting people with aloha by offering complimentary meals for all guests on transpacific routes and the convenience of no change fees on Main Cabin and Premium Cabin seats. HawaiianMiles members also enjoy flexibility with miles that never expire. As Hawai‘i’s hometown airline, Hawaiian encourages guests to Travel Pono and experience the islands safely and respectfully.

Hawaiian Airlines, Inc. is a subsidiary of Hawaiian Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: HA). Additional information is available at HawaiianAirlines.com. Follow Hawaiian’s Twitter updates (@HawaiianAir), become a fan on Facebook  (Hawaiian Airlines), and follow us on Instagram (hawaiianairlines). For career postings and updates, follow Hawaiian’s LinkedIn page.

For media inquiries, please visit Hawaiian Airlines’ online newsroom.

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Alaska Airlines empowers students in the Pacific Northwest: Flying dozens to college tours 

In partnership with local organizations, Alaska Airlines flew more than 60 BIPOC high school juniors from Seattle and Portland to tour historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) 

Last month, we flew 60 BIPOC students from the Pacific Northwest to tour colleges in Atlanta, Georgia. The Atlanta area is home to many HBCUs, including Morehouse, Spelman, Clark Atlanta, Morris Brown, and Fort Valley State. Some students continued to tour additional schools along the East Coast, including Tuskegee University, Alabama State, Howard, and more. Given the absence of HBCUs in the Northwest, these trips inspire students to experience the cultural richness and opportunities offered by HBCUs. 

While at the schools, students spoke with admissions counselors, current students and administrators about the importance of going to college, the admissions process and financial aid.  

These college tours wouldn’t have been possible without our longstanding partnership with UNCF and Self Enhancement, Inc. (SEI). 

“The HBCU tour exposes and highlights the opportunities for our young people to strive for higher education. Seeing a version of themselves on these campuses inspires and excites them. Our students come back more focused and believing that they can achieve anything that they put their energy and effort into. Based on financial limitations, SEI absolutely could not do this tour without the support of Alaska Airlines.” – Anthony Deloney, Director of Development at Self Enhancement, Inc. 

The students flew on Our Commitment aircraft, which supports equity and education in partnership with UNCF and features 14 children, grandchildren and mentees of Alaska Airlines’ employees.

The Alaska airlines sendoff alone was probably the best thing I’ve experienced at SEI, and I’ve been here 27 years.” – Tamra Hickok, Director of Program Innovation at Self Enhancement, Inc. 

Over two decades of collaboration with UNCF 

UNCF’s mission is to build a robust and nationally recognized pipeline of underrepresented students who become highly qualified college graduates. Alaska Airlines has been a proud partner with UNCF for more than 18 years – donating more than 20 million miles to fly students to attend college tours. We invite our guests to donate miles to UNCF through our CARE Miles program to support this effort. 

43 students fly to HBCUs with Alaska Airlines, taking “Our Commitment” to new heights with UNCF

April 25, 2023

This year’s spring break tour followed last year’s inaugural experience with the organization.

“This year’s UNCF HBCU College Tour revealed the continued support and exposure our students need to succeed. From shyness and uncertainty to lifelong relationships, learning about HBCUs, and developing cultural bonds, the impact of this tour truly cannot be expressed in words! Our week wasn’t just about visiting colleges. Students got to learn from our Portfolio Project alumni who attend the Atlanta University Center, facilitate discussions and activities, meet and spend time with local Atlanta professionals, witness historical monuments and most importantly, build confidence in their racial identities. UNCF believes in creating experiences that help students not only get to college but also discover their gifts and interests and develop leadership qualities.””

– Briana Nelson, UNCF Success Facilitator

SEI & Alaska help move Portland forward 

Self Enhancement, Inc. (SEI) is a pillar in the North Portland community— providing academic support and services for Black students and their families. SEI’s strength is in its ability to meet the complex needs of the children and families it serves, including helping people to overcome cultural, educational and economic barriers. Alaska has been a steadfast supporter of SEI’s annual fundraiser for over a decade. However, this year marked a significant milestone as it was the first time we extended support to SEI’s annual HBCU tour.

SEI HBCU tour stops included Tuskegee University, Alabama State University, Clark University, Morehouse College, Spelman College, Johnson C Smith University, North Carolina A&T University, and Howard University. Hear Janiya’s experience at the tour and how each one impacted her college journey!

Experiencing the eclipse at 35,000 feet: How two Alaska Airlines dispatchers made it happen

Guests aboard Alaska Airlines Flight #322 from San Diego to Dulles were treated to front-row seats for Monday’s total eclipse. Guests donned eclipse glasses and peered through their windows to witness this rare celestial event, which won’t happen again in the United States until 2044.

But the timing was no coincidence. 

“This was the first I had piloted during a solar eclipse, and I actually retire in 2040, so being in the front row was right at the top of the list for some of the best experiences I’ve had in the sky,” said Scott Bunch, Alaska Airlines first officer for Flight #322. “It was great teamwork from everybody involved. We had excellent dispatching that provided a route to keep the aircraft on the path of totality. Not only did we go through the darkness from the moon passing in front of the sun, but we also stayed in it. I was ecstatic.” 

Solar eclipse chasers had long booked their flights along the path of full totality to watch from the ground. Many of Alaska’s flights to Austin, Dallas, San Antonio and Mazatlán, Mexico had sold out in advance. To respond to the increase in demand, we added flights to Texas and Mexico—destinations that were projected to have the longest duration of totality. 

Video by Kane Andrade & Ingrid Barrentine

How we made it happen. 

Unlike in 2017, when Alaska chased the Great American Eclipse with the help of a team of pilots and an astronomer, there was no elaborate flight planned out to give guests a view from the sky. 

When excitement began building ahead of the April 8 event from guests and media, Joe Demory, director of dispatch at Alaska Airlines, started looking into which flights we already had on the schedule that would likely give guests the best seats in the house. 

“We started with basic research by comparing our flight schedule with the eclipse path,” said Demory. “I was able to identify two flights out of San Diego—one to Boston and the other to Dulles—that would give us the best chance of following the eclipse path for the longest period of time.” 

But Demory knew weather, air traffic control (ATC) and other factors out of our control could delay the flights and miss the eclipse altogether. 

Knowing guests would be disappointed if they didn’t get to watch the moon obscuring the view of the sun, Demory asked veteran Alaska chief dispatchers Ed Fischer and Eric Juchartz to help plan the best flight path for the pilots that day. 

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Planning the path to totality. 

“We had a small window of time to make this all work, especially for full totality that everyone wanted to see—you want to watch the full eclipse, not the partial,” said Juchartz. “I started with Google Earth, which had an eclipse overlay, so that was kind of cool.”  

It took him about an hour to use different technology and software to map out the best route for both flights. It would mean flying farther south than typical flights to Dulles and Boston. 

On the day of the eclipse, Fischer (who used to navigate aircraft for the U.S. Airforce) reviewed Juchartz’s flight paths and made small adjustments back at Dispatch. In his role as dispatcher, Fischer communicated with our pilots the entire flight to make sure they got to their destination safely and didn’t miss the total solar eclipse.  

“We were probably going to intercept it somewhere around Indianapolis is what I guessed, and it was going to be dependent on how strong the winds were and when we actually took off,” said Fischer. “I emailed the crew a list of the eclipse times along their route so they could see about what time they were going to be at different points and then pass it on to our passengers.” 

 Dispatch makes it happen for every flight. 

Alaska Airlines dispatchers played an indispensable role in orchestrating this special flight for our guests while also overseeing the coordination of all our daily flight operations, ensuring unwavering commitment to safety, efficiency, and adherence to regulations for every flight.

“It was right over Missouri, just shy of the border of Illinois, that we actually got the full eclipse, it was awesome,” said Nick Mentzen, captain at Alaska Airlines, who piloted flight 322. “ATC gave us permission to fly at a lower altitude and do a series of ‘s-turns’ to give our guests on both sides of the plane to get a view, first to the right then followed by a turn to the left and that’s when we actually got the full eclipse.” 

It just goes to show the level of expertise and professionalism within our team; whether people realize it or not, every flight is receiving that oversight from our dispatch work group to make sure our guests get from their origin to destination safely and efficiently,” Demory said. “Monday was our opportunity to shine and highlight some of the things that we do behind the scenes on a daily basis.” 

Wearing eclipse glasses gifted by Alaska, guests watched the entire event unfold from their seats above the earth. The level of excitement was electric. 

Hawaiian Holdings Announces 2024 First Quarter Financial Results Conference Call

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HONOLULU — Hawaiian Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: HA), parent company of Hawaiian Airlines, Inc. ("Hawaiian"), plans to report its 2024 first quarter financial results after the market closes on Tuesday, April 23 , 2024.  An investor conference call is scheduled for 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time ( 10:30 a.m. HST ) that day.

The call will be open to all interested investors through a live audio webcast accessible in the Investor Relations section of Hawaiian's website at HawaiianAirlines.com . For those who are not able to listen to the live webcast, the call will be archived for 90 days on Hawaiian's website.

About Hawaiian Airlines

Now in its 95th year of continuous service, Hawaiian is Hawaiʻi's largest and longest-serving airline. Hawaiian offers approximately 150 daily flights within the Hawaiian Islands, and nonstop flights between Hawaiʻi and 15 U.S. gateway cities – more than any other airline – as well as service connecting Honolulu and American Samoa , Australia , Cook Islands , Japan , New Zealand , South Korea and Tahiti.

Consumer surveys by Condé Nast Traveler and TripAdvisor have placed Hawaiian among the top of all domestic airlines serving Hawaiʻi. The carrier was named Hawaiʻi's best employer by Forbes in 2022 and has topped Travel + Leisure's World's Best list as the No. 1 U.S. airline for the past two years. Hawaiian has also led all U.S. carriers in on-time performance for 18 consecutive years (2004-2021) as reported by the U.S. Department of Transportation.

The airline is committed to connecting people with aloha by offering complimentary meals for all guests on transpacific routes and the convenience of no change fees on Main Cabin and Premium Cabin seats. HawaiianMiles members also enjoy flexibility with miles that never expire. As Hawai'i's hometown airline, Hawaiian encourages guests to Travel Pono and experience the islands safely and respectfully.

Hawaiian Airlines, Inc. is a subsidiary of Hawaiian Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: HA). Additional information is available at HawaiianAirlines.com . Follow Hawaiian's Twitter updates ( @HawaiianAir ), become a fan on Facebook ( Hawaiian Airlines ), and follow us on Instagram ( hawaiianairlines ). For career postings and updates, follow Hawaiian's LinkedIn page.

For media inquiries, please visit Hawaiian Airlines' online newsroom .

 

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Alaska Air Group announces webcast of first-quarter 2024 financial results

Alaska Air Group Inc., the parent company of Alaska Airlines Inc. and Horizon Air Industries Inc., will hold its quarterly conference call to discuss 2024 first quarter financial results at 11:30 a.m. EDT/ 8:30 a.m. PDT, Thursday, April 18, 2024. A webcast of the call will be available to the public at www.alaskaair.com/investors. An archive of the call will be posted on the website later that morning.

Your Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan miles go farther with Global Getaways

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Get savings of up to 50% on award redemptions to select international destinations

Our new streamlined award charts give a better idea of how many miles are needed to fly to and within regions of the world

It’s now easier to buy tickets with our domestic and global partners

Eager to get even more bang with your Mileage Plan miles? Alaska Airlines has just the ticket with Global Getaways. Starting today, we’re offering savings of up to 50% on award redemptions to select international destinations with us and our global partners. Mileage Plan members can redeem miles throughout April at alaskaair.com for reduced award travel from September through November to an amazing collection of locations.

Four times a year we’ll mix it up and have a new list of incredible places to visit while using fewer miles to get there. The theme as we kick off Global Getaways: Exotic, sunny beach escapes.

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These one-way redemptions can be enjoyed later this fall in economy and premium economy cabins with our various partner airlines:

Tahiti (French Polynesia): now starting at 20,000 miles instead of 30,000

Nadi (Fiji): now starting at 20,000 miles instead of 37,500

Nassau (Bahamas): now starting at 15,000 miles instead of 17,500

Zanzibar (Tanzania): now starting at 30,000 miles instead of 42,500

Malé (Maldives): now starting at 30,000 miles instead of 42,500

Bali/Denpasar (Indonesia): now starting at 30,000 miles instead of 42,500

That once-in-a-lifetime trip is even closer with our quarterly Global Getaways promotion for discounted award travel to fabulous, far-flung locales,” said Brett Catlin, vice president of loyalty, alliances and sales at Alaska Airlines. “We’re continuing to invest in making Mileage Plan the most rewarding loyalty program with the industry’s most valuable currency.”

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In March, we began rolling out our new award charts to provide improved simplicity, value, and availability for our guests who are looking to use their Mileage Plan miles for travel on our partners.

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The streamlined charts give a better idea of how many miles are needed to fly to and within regions of the world:

Spend fewer miles: Partner award travel now starts as low as 4,500 miles one-way for short trips, down from 7,500 miles. More than 60% of nonstop economy and business class redemptions start at a lower price.

More choice: We’ve unlocked even more award flight availability, including additional options when connecting from an Alaska flight to a partner flight.

Move up a cabin: Premium economy seating with our partners now starts at just 30% more than an economy ticket.

Explore more: Get two destinations for the price of one by adding an international stopover to most itineraries at no additional cost.

We’re also making it easier for our guests to buy tickets with our domestic and global partners directly at alaskaair.com.

Thousands of flights can be purchased to more than 500 destinations across 24 oneworld and additional global partner airlines that include Air Tahiti Nui; Finnair; Iberia; Japan Airlines; Qantas; Qatar Airways; STARLUX Airlines and more. Tickets with our partners are available in all classes of service on our website

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There are key benefits when purchasing tickets with our partner airlines directly at alaskaair.com:

When you fly a mile, you earn a mile with our partners and us*

You earn at least 100% of the miles flown as elite qualifying miles when flying with our partners and us* (which paves a quicker path to Mileage Plan MVP elite status)

All flights purchased with the Alaska Airlines Visa Signature® credit card at alaskaair.com earn three miles for every dollar spent – and that means partner flights, too.

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*Saver or basic economy tickets are excluded.

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The Aloha Behind Hawaiian’s ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi Flights

An aircraft cabin isn’t your typical setting for learning a new language – that is unless you’re traveling on Hawaiian Airlines.

More of the carrier’s guests have experienced ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi (Hawaiian language) at up to 41,000 feet, thanks to employees who are perpetuating the language and normalizing its use by incorporating it into the flight experience. Translations are available throughout our cabin, from seat numbers and wall signage to safety videos and announcements. Out of all of Hawaiian’s efforts to honor Hawaiʻi’s native tongue, the most impactful has been bilingual exchanges between its employees and guests.

Cue the ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi flight, a travel experience driven by teams passionate about the indigenous language. They hail from departments across the company, including marketing, in-flight and airport operations.

“I’m always thinking about the Hawaiian language,” said Manakō Tanaka, senior specialist in community and cultural relations, who is among the flights’ organizers. “We are always trying to find the next meaningful opportunity to celebrate ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi and plant those seeds with our guests and among our non-speaking colleagues.”

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After a Kahului-Portland ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi flight, Tanaka took time to teach the carrier’s Portland-based employees about the language and ways they can use it at work.

 

Since 2019, nine ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi flights have been organized across the carrier’s network, from Neighbor Island routes to longer haul flights like Tokyo, Portland and Boston – engaging thousands of guests from around the world.

Here is what goes into making an ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi flight meaningful and possible:

Finding the right moment

According to Tanaka, the flights are often planned to mark a special occasion, such as a route anniversary or Mahina ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi (Hawaiian Language Month). For example, in 2018, a group of in-flight and airport operations employees – many Hawaiian language immersion school graduates – came together to host one of Hawaiian’s first ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi flights, HA18 (Honolulu-Las Vegas). The flight was organized to honor and celebrate a special guest that day: Dr. Larry Kimura, who taught many of the HA18 crewmembers and is considered the grandfather of the Hawaiian language revitalization movement.

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Hawaiian Airlines employees gathered around Dr. Larry Kimura, pictured center, during a commemorative gateside event in 2018.

 

Earlier this year, Hawaiian hosted the first language flight for its Boston service to commemorate Mahina ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi, welcoming guests at the gate and onboard the aircraft with bilingual announcements. The crew offered guests translation cards with useful phrases such as “I _____ na‘u ke ‘olu‘olu” (May I please have _____) and educational coloring sheets for keiki (children). During their layover, employees visited the Peabody Essex Museum to pay homage to the Hawaiian god Kū, who is depicted in a six-foot-plus-tall wooden relic displayed at a gallery.

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In February, HA90 crewmembers joined their fellow Hawaiian Airlines employees on a special trip to Peabody Essex Museum during their layover.

 

In total, the carrier’s nine ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi flights have covered:

  • 2018: Honolulu-Hilo for Merrie Monarch
  • 2018: Honolulu-Las Vegas to honor Dr. Larry Kimura
  • 2019: Kona-Haneda for the route’s second anniversary
  • 2022: Honolulu-Kona for Mahina ‘Ōlelo Hawaiʻi
  • 2022: Kahului-Portland, Honolulu-Kona for Mahina ‘Ōlelo Hawaiʻi
  • 2023: Kahului-Las Vegas for Mahina ‘Ōlelo Hawaiʻi
  • 2023: Honolulu-Rarotonga for inauguration of service
  • 2024: Honolulu-Long Beach to welcome traveling students and their families and teachers from Hawaiian language immersion preschool Pūnana Leo
  • 2024: Honolulu-Boston for Mahina ‘Ōlelo Hawaiʻi

Finding the right people

To lift the language across the company, in 2019 Hawaiian partnered with the University of Hawai‘i – West O‘ahu to establish a language certification program for ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi. Today, 23 qualified speakers have tested and qualified for the certification and now bear the Hae Hawaiʻi (Hawaiʻi state flag) on their name tags, joining other colleagues who are certified in Japanese, Chinese, French, Korean and Samoan.

These speakers often help organize and host ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi flights; however, they don’t represent the entire population of speakers at the company.

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Guest service agents contributed to HA90’s ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi festivities by making bilingual announcements at the gate.

 

“There are plenty of fluent speakers who haven’t gone for the test or just have not completed the process yet,” Tanaka said. “Hawaiian has many employees, including managers and leaders, who can speak very well and are involved in ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi flights too.”

Finding the right format

Each ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi flight is unique. For example, language resources, like the translation cards and keiki activities, are often tailored to fit the type of flight (i.e. a long-haul international flight vs a short Neighbor Island trip), beckoning colleagues from across the company to help create the right setting.

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A trilingual card was given to guests onboard an ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi flight between Haneda and Kona in 2019.

 

“There’s a shared appreciation and connection to the language within our company that we have been able to tap into,” Tanaka shared. “When we get ready for these flights, many people are working together behind the scenes to do something.”

During the flight, guests are welcomed with a mix of required safety/service announcements and impromptu callouts as crewmembers are encouraged to add their personal touch to the experience.

“These flights can be a little nerve-wracking,” admitted Kekoa “Halemano” Kalahiki, an ‘ōlelo Hawaiʻi-speaking flight attendant who worked the recent ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi flight between Honolulu and Long Beach. “I’m always terrified I’ll fumble over my words, so I spent the night before my trip reviewing vocabulary and practicing my announcements. In the end, everything went well and my experience was amazing.”

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A flight attendant passed out ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi cards with translated phrases for guests to use throughout their flight.

Regardless of the route or celebration, Hawaiian’s ‘ōlelo Hawaiʻi flights are organized to immerse Hawaiʻi residents and visitors in the language.

“Normalizing a language means making it approachable, accessible and applicable. So, when we contemplate opportunities to engage with our employees and guests in this unique way, we need to make sure everyone feels comfortable. We keep the introduction simple and relevant, focus on making sure what our guests learn can be applied throughout their trip, and empower our employees – many of whom are native Hawaiian – to play a significant role in the effort,” Tanaka explained.

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A special Airbus A330 coloring page was made and translated into ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi for keiki (children). Click the image to download and print.

To Kalahiki, fostering language exchanges helps people from different places connect and better understand each other.

“Language is key to understanding a people and their worldview. Our aircraft cabins carry so many different people every day, so the opportunities for our guests to experience a cultural exchange are numerous,” he said.

“When I speak ‘ōlelo Hawaiʻi, my goal is to reach our kaiāulu ʻōlelo (language community) – especially our keiki ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi (young speakers); it’s important they experience our language as something viable. So, through work like this, I hope to maintain and expand space for our language wherever Hawaiian Airlines travels,” Kalahiki added.

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A gate agent at Kahului Airport making her announcements in English and ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi prior to the aircraft’s departure to Portland.

 

Hawaiian doesn’t have a set schedule for its ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi flights and will continue to surprise and delight guests as more authentic opportunities to foster lasting connections with Hawaiʻi and its culture arise.

Tanaka added, “I hope that when our guests go home – whether home is in Honolulu or Boston – they bring their ‘ōlelo Hawaiʻi experience with them into their community and help us continue breathing life into the language’s future.”

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Crewmembers of February’s HA90 ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi flight.

 

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