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Hawaiian Airlines, Inc. Announces Amendments to the Offers to Purchase and Removal of the Consent Solicitations for Any & All of its 7.375% Series 2020-1A Pass Through Certificates due 2027 & 11.250% Series 2020-1B Pass Through Certificates due 2025

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HONOLULU – Hawaiian Airlines, Inc. (the “Company”), a wholly owned subsidiary of Hawaiian Holdings, Inc. (“Holdings”) (Nasdaq: HA), announced today amendments to its previously announced (i) offers to purchase for cash (collectively, the “Tender Offers” and each, a “Tender Offer”) any and all of its 7.375% Series 2020-1A Pass Through Certificates due 2027 (the “Class A Certificates”) and 11.250% Series 2020-1B Pass Through Certificates due 2025 (the “Class B Certificates” and, together with the Class A Certificates, the “Certificates”) and (ii) Consent Solicitations (as defined in the Offer to Purchase), in each case set forth in the Company’s Offer to Purchase and Consent Solicitation Statement, dated September 23, 2021 (the “Offer to Purchase”). 

The Company is amending the Offer to Purchase to increase the Tender Consideration for each $1,000 pool balance of Certificates validly tendered (and not validly withdrawn) and accepted for purchase pursuant to the Offer to Purchase to $1,200, which applies to all Certificates (including previously tendered Certificates) that have been tendered and accepted for purchase through the “Expiration Date” (as amended below).  In addition, the Company has determined to cease soliciting the Consents (as defined in the Offer to Purchase) for the Proposed Amendments (as defined in the Offer to Purchase) and is removing the Consent Solicitations from the Tender Offers.

The “Expiration Date” applicable to the Tender Offers previously scheduled for 11:59 p.m., New York City time, on October 21, 2021, has been extended to 11:59 p.m., New York City time, on November 1, 2021.  The Company will settle the Tender Offers on the Final Settlement Date, which is expected to occur on November 4, 2021.

The deadline for withdrawal of tenders of Certificates was 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on October 6, 2021 and remains unchanged. Certificates that have been tendered or that may be tendered prior to the Expiration Date pursuant to the Offer to Purchase may no longer be withdrawn, subject to the requirements of applicable law (if any).

Except as described herein, other terms of the previously announced Tender Offers remain unchanged.  Holders of Certificates should read carefully and in their entirety the Offer to Purchase before deciding whether to tender.  No further action is required to be taken by holders who have already tendered Certificates.

The Tender Offers are not conditioned upon any minimum pool balance of Certificates being tendered.  However, the Tender Offers are subject to, and conditioned upon, the satisfaction or waiver of certain conditions described in the Offer to Purchase.  As of October 18, 2021, 13.20% of the aggregate pool balance of Class A Certificates and 21.00% of the aggregate pool balance of Class B Certificates have been tendered for purchase.

Citigroup Global Markets Inc. is the Dealer Manager in the Tender Offers. Global Bondholder Services Corporation has been retained to serve as the Tender and Information Agent for the Tender Offers. Persons with questions regarding the Tender Offers should contact Citigroup at (800) 558-3745 (toll-free) or (212) 723-6106 (collect). Requests for copies of the Offer to Purchase and other related materials should be directed to Global Bondholder Services Corporation at (banks or brokers) (212) 430-3774 or (toll free) (866) 807-2200 or by email to contact@gbsc-usa.com.

None of the Company, the Dealer Manager, the Tender and Information Agent, the Trustee (as defined in the Offer to Purchase), the Subordination Agent (as defined in the Offer to Purchase), nor any of their respective directors, officers, employees or affiliates makes any recommendation as to whether holders should tender their Certificates pursuant to the applicable Tender Offer, and no one has been authorized by any of them to make such a recommendation. Holders must make their own decisions as to whether to tender their Certificates, and, if so, the pool balance of Certificates as to which action is to be taken. 

This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell, a solicitation to buy or an offer to purchase or sell any securities. Neither this press release nor the Offer to Purchase is an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any securities. The Tender Offers are being made only pursuant to the Offer to Purchase and only in such jurisdictions as is permitted under applicable law. In any jurisdiction in which the Tender Offers are required to be made by a licensed broker or dealer, the Tender Offers will be deemed to be made on behalf of the Company by the Dealer Manager, or one or more registered brokers or dealers that are licensed under the laws of such jurisdiction.

About Hawaiian Airlines

Hawaiian® has led all U.S. carriers in on-time performance for each of the past 17 years (2004-2020) as reported by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Consumer surveys by Condé Nast Traveler, Travel + Leisure and TripAdvisor have placed Hawaiian among the top of all domestic airlines serving Hawai‘i.

Now in its 92nd year of continuous service, Hawaiian is Hawai‘i's biggest and longest-serving airline. Hawaiian offers approximately 130 flights within the Hawaiian Islands, daily nonstop flights between Hawai‘i and 16 U.S. gateway cities – more than any other airline – as well as once-weekly service connecting Honolulu and Tahiti and flights between Honolulu and American Samoa. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, Hawaiian is operating an adjusted flight schedule between Hawai‘i and Japan and Korea, and has temporarily suspended service in Australia and New Zealand.

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.

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 federal securities laws. 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. These risks and uncertainties include, without limitation, the Company’s strategy; the continuing and developing effects of the spread of COVID-19 on the Company's business operations and financial condition; the availability of future sources of capital, which could change as a result of market conditions or for other reasons, interest rates and corporate considerations; the Company's ability to generate sufficient cash and manage its available cash; changes in the Company's future capital needs; and the risk that the Tender Offers are not consummated on the anticipated terms, if at all.

The risks, uncertainties and assumptions referred to above that could cause the Company’s results to differ materially from the results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements also include the risks, uncertainties and assumptions discussed from time to time in Holdings’ other public filings and public announcements, including the Holdings’ Annual Report on Form 10-K and Holdings’ Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, as well as other documents that may be filed by Holdings from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission. All forward-looking statements included in this document are based on information available to Holdings and the Company on the date hereof. Neither Holdings nor the Company undertakes to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect events, circumstances or new information 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.

Alaska is investing in emerging technologies to help the planet  

We’re proud of our ambitious goals to fly greener but know we can’t do it alone. 

This year, we set our most audacious environmental goal ever – to be Net Carbon Zero by 2040. But as a company that burns 750 million gallons of fuel every year, it’s going to take more than just recycling aluminum cans  to make a difference. We must continue to pursue pioneering technologies that will change the industry for the better.  

That’s where Alaska Star Ventures comes in, our new LLC, that will help us discover, partner with, and enable technologies to help us take real and meaningful steps toward reaching net- zero carbon emissions within the next decade or sooner.  

“To live our purpose and create an airline people love, we must operate every day in a way that cares for both people and the environment,” said CEO Ben Minicucci. “To do that, we are seeking technologies that will accelerate our mission to build a more sustainable future for the aviation industry.” 

Our first investment is with UP.Partners, a Santa Monica-based early-stage venture capital firm that supports entrepreneurs building companies enabling multi-dimensional mobility. We’re looking forward to announcing more partnerships in the coming months and years. 

Reducing our carbon, waste and water impact 

Our pioneering spirit has guided us through some of the toughest terrains and continues to drive our most innovative solutions to create the best travel experience for our guests and sustain the beautiful places where we fly. 

In April, we shared our commitments to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2040 with a five-part strategy to decarbonize, which includes:  

  1. Fleet renewal 
  2. Operational efficiency 
  3. Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) 
  4. Novel propulsion 
  5. Credible, high-quality carbon off setting technology 
Read more about our climate goals. 

Technology is our friend and plays a huge part in getting us where we want to go.  

Just this year, we became the first airline in the world to use FlyWays, an AI-powered system that helps our dispatchers make better flight plans by accounting for real-time weather and traffic impacts. In just six months, we reduced average flight times by five minutes and saved 480,000 gallons of fuel. 

Related: Alaska dispatchers and Silicon Valley are revolutionizing more efficient, sustainable ways to fly.

Tech also helped us offer Next-Level Care with the Alaska app. With it, our guests can check in for flights, generate mobile boarding passes and make sure their trip is as smooth and contactless as possible. 

We’ve also partnered with the Boeing ecoDemonstrator program to evaluate and test sustainability-focused technology and set goals to be the most fuel-efficient U.S. airline—so far, we’ve cut the climate emissions from our ground equipment in half! 

Boeing’s ecoDemonstrator program, started in 2012, takes innovative technologies from the lab, tests them on real aircraft and implements the most promising tech in its products and services. Learn more. 

Alaska Star Ventures is another example of a creative approach we’re taking to help combat some of our most pressing barriers to becoming a more sustainable company. And we’re excited to see where it takes flight. 

We hope you’ll fly greener with us by filling before you fly, packing light and traveling green. 

Fun Fact: If everyone packed five pounds less, we’d decrease emissions by 11,800 metric tons every year. Leave those extra shoes behind – the earth (and our fantastic team on the ramp) will thank you.

Hawaiian Airlines, Inc. Announces Further Extension of Early Tender Deadline of Cash Tender Offers & Consent Solicitations for Any & All of its 7.375% Series 2020-1A Pass Through Certs. due 2027 & 11.250% Series 2020-1B Pass Through Certs. due 2025

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HONOLULU – Hawaiian Airlines, Inc. (the “Company”), a wholly owned subsidiary of Hawaiian Holdings, Inc. (“Holdings”) (Nasdaq: HA), announced today that it is further extending the Early Tender Deadline (as defined below) of its previously announced (i) offers to purchase for cash (collectively, the “Tender Offers” and each, a “Tender Offer”) any and all of its 7.375% Series 2020-1A Pass Through Certificates due 2027 and 11.250% Series 2020-1B Pass Through Certificates due 2025 (collectively, the “Certificates”) and (ii) Consent Solicitations (as defined in the Offer to Purchase), in each case set forth in the Company’s Offer to Purchase and Consent Solicitation Statement, dated September 23, 2021 (the “Offer to Purchase”).

The “Early Tender Deadline” applicable to the Tender Offers previously scheduled for 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on October 6, 2021, was previously extended to 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on October 14, 2021, and has been further extended to the Expiration Date of 11:59 p.m., New York City time, on October 21, 2021.

The deadline for withdrawal of tenders of Certificates was 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on October 6, 2021 and remains unchanged. Certificates that have been tendered or that may be tendered prior to the applicable expiration date pursuant to the Offer to Purchase therefore may not be withdrawn unless required by applicable law.

The “Expiration Date” applicable to the Tender Offers was 11:59 p.m., New York City time, on October 21, 2021 and remains unchanged.  The Company will settle the Tender Offers on the Final Settlement Date which is expected to occur on October 25, 2021.

Except as described herein, other terms of the Tender Offers remain unchanged.  Holders of Certificates should read carefully and in their entirety the Offer to Purchase before deciding whether to tender.  No further action is required to be taken by holders who have already tendered Certificates.

The Tender Offers are not conditioned upon any minimum pool balance of Certificates being tendered.  However, the Tender Offers and Consent Solicitations are subject to, and conditioned upon, the satisfaction or waiver of certain conditions described in the Offer to Purchase.

Citigroup Global Markets Inc. is the Dealer Manager and Solicitation Agent in the Tender Offers and Consent Solicitations. Global Bondholder Services Corporation has been retained to serve as the Tender and Information Agent for the Tender Offers and Consent Solicitations. Persons with questions regarding the Tender Offers and Consent Solicitations should contact Citigroup at (800) 558-3745 (toll-free) or (212) 723-6106 (collect). Requests for copies of the Offer to Purchase and other related materials should be directed to Global Bondholder Services Corporation at (banks or brokers) (212) 430-3774 or (toll free) (866) 807-2200 or by email to contact@gbsc-usa.com.

None of the Company, the Dealer Manager and Solicitation Agent, the Tender and Information Agent, the Trustee (as defined in the Offer to Purchase), the Subordination Agent (as defined in the Offer to Purchase), nor any of their respective directors, officers, employees or affiliates makes any recommendation as to whether holders should tender their Certificates pursuant to the applicable Tender Offer or consent pursuant to the Consent Solicitations, and no one has been authorized by any of them to make such a recommendation. Holders must make their own decisions as to whether to tender their Certificates and deliver related consents to the Proposed Amendments (as defined in the Offer to Purchase), and, if so, the pool balance of Certificates as to which action is to be taken. 

This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell, a solicitation to buy or an offer to purchase or sell any securities. Neither this press release nor the Offer to Purchase is an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any securities. The Tender Offers and Consent Solicitations are being made only pursuant to the Offer to Purchase and only in such jurisdictions as is permitted under applicable law. In any jurisdiction in which the Tender Offers are required to be made by a licensed broker or dealer, the Tender Offers will be deemed to be made on behalf of the Company by the Dealer Manager, or one or more registered brokers or dealers that are licensed under the laws of such jurisdiction.

About Hawaiian Airlines

Hawaiian® has led all U.S. carriers in on-time performance for each of the past 17 years (2004-2020) as reported by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Consumer surveys by Condé Nast Traveler, Travel + Leisure and TripAdvisor have placed Hawaiian among the top of all domestic airlines serving Hawai‘i.

Now in its 92nd year of continuous service, Hawaiian is Hawai‘i's biggest and longest-serving airline. Hawaiian offers approximately 130 flights within the Hawaiian Islands, daily nonstop flights between Hawai‘i and 16 U.S. gateway cities – more than any other airline – as well as once-weekly service connecting Honolulu and Tahiti and flights between Honolulu and American Samoa. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, Hawaiian is operating an adjusted flight schedule between Hawai‘i and Japan and Korea, and has temporarily suspended service in Australia and New Zealand.

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.

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 federal securities laws. 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. These risks and uncertainties include, without limitation, the Company’s strategy; the continuing and developing effects of the spread of COVID-19 on the Company's business operations and financial condition; the availability of future sources of capital, which could change as a result of market conditions or for other reasons, interest rates and corporate considerations; the Company's ability to generate sufficient cash and manage its available cash; changes in the Company's future capital needs; and the risk that the Tender Offers and Consent Solicitations are not consummated on the anticipated terms, if at all.

The risks, uncertainties and assumptions referred to above that could cause the Company’s results to differ materially from the results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements also include the risks, uncertainties and assumptions discussed from time to time in Holdings’ other public filings and public announcements, including the Holdings’ Annual Report on Form 10-K and Holdings’ Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, as well as other documents that may be filed by Holdings from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission. All forward-looking statements included in this document are based on information available to Holdings and the Company on the date hereof. Neither Holdings nor the Company undertakes to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect events, circumstances or new information 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.

Hawaiian Holdings Announces 2021 Third Quarter Results Conference Call

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HONOLULU – Hawaiian Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: HA), parent company of Hawaiian Airlines, Inc. (“Hawaiian”), plans to report its third quarter 2021 financial results after the market closes on Tuesday, October 26, 2021.  An investor conference call is scheduled for 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time 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

Hawaiian® has led all U.S. carriers in on-time performance for each of the past 17 years (2004-2020) as reported by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Consumer surveys by Condé Nast Traveler, Travel + Leisure and TripAdvisor have placed Hawaiian among the top of all domestic airlines serving Hawai‘i.

Now in its 92nd year of continuous service, Hawaiian is Hawai‘i's biggest and longest-serving airline. Hawaiian offers approximately 130 flights within the Hawaiian Islands, daily nonstop flights between Hawai‘i and 16 U.S. gateway cities – more than any other airline – as well as once-weekly service connecting Honolulu and Tahiti. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, Hawaiian is operating an adjusted flight schedule between Hawai‘i and Japan and Korea, and has temporarily suspended service in Australia and New Zealand.

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.

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.

Need New Surf Gear? Support Ocean Safety and Earn Bonus HawaiianMiles While You Stock Up

Ocean safety takes center stage this month, thanks to a partnership between Hawaiian Airlines and iconic surfwear retailer Local Motion Hawaii in support of Nā Kama Kai, a nonprofit dedicated to teaching Hawaiʻi’s keiki (children) the fundamentals of ocean safety, conservation and stewardship.

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Now through the end of October, Local Motion Hawaii and Hawaiian Airlines are matching every dollar spent by shoppers using their Hawaiian Airlines® World Elite Mastercard® (up to $10,000) at any Local Motion Hawaii store or on its website.* All matched funds will be donated to Nā Kama Kai to further its youth water safety programs and statewide ocean clinics.

A video highlighting basic ocean safety tips, the manaʻo (knowledge) of the husband-and-wife duo and Nā Kama Kai co-founders Mālia Kaʻaihue and Duane DeSoto, a renowned professional surfer born and raised in Mākaha, and the story behind the collaboration will be featured on both partners’ social channels.

“When Hawaiian Airlines came to us to collaborate, I was super excited. Enjoying the ocean is what Local Motion was founded on and is the heart of our brand,” Tiffany Todo, creative director of Local Motion Hawaii, said in the partnership video.

Local Motion Hawaii shoppers can also purchase an exclusive co-branded t-shirt whose design intertwines elements of travel, surf and ocean safety. 

 

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“The design elements we used [for the t-shirt] including the airplane, a wave, and a safety sign posted on the beach incorporate all of the elements of this collaboration. It brings everything full circle as Hawaiian Airlines brings locals and visitors to Hawaiʻi, Local Motion provides them with the equipment to enjoy the ocean, and Nā Kama Kai helps them stay safe in the water and to respect the ocean,” Todo explained in the video.

Shoppers also earn two bonus HawaiianMiles per dollar spent when using their Hawaiian Airlines® World Elite Mastercard® at Local Motion Hawaii, a HawaiianMiles Marketplace partner.**

Hawaiian Airlines has supported Nā Kama Kai since its inception in 2018, and in 2019, we teamed up to bring the nonprofit's Ocean Safety and Stewardship video to our in-flight entertainment system. Guests onboard our Airbus A330 and A321neo aircraft can still watch the video and learn essential ocean safety do’s and don’ts before enjoying Hawaiʻi’s beaches.

“While our coastlines are pristine, they can also be dangerous,” DeSoto shared in a Manaʻo blog post. “It’s important to know that each beach has its own unique personality and temperaments that change with the season. Our hope is to help teach the basics, like getting out of rip-tides, swimming out of strong currents, avoiding dangerous shore breaks and understanding your personal limits.”

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To learn more about Nā Kama Kai and the nonprofit's important work, please visit www.NaKamaKai.org.

* Purchases made at Local Motion Hawaii between 10/01/2021 – 10/31/2021 using the Hawaiian Airlines® Bank of Hawaii World Elite Mastercard®, Hawaiian Airlines® World Elite Mastercard®, or Hawaiian Airlines® World Elite Business Mastercard® will be matched dollar for dollar by Hawaiian Airlines® World Elite Mastercard® and Local Motion Hawaii and such amounts (up to a total of $10,000) shall be donated to Nā Kama Kai, a 501©(3) nonprofit organization. 

** Partner bonus miles earned through this offer are in addition to standard miles earned using your Hawaiian Airlines® World Elite Mastercard®. No miles are awarded on cash back transactions. Please allow 4-6 weeks for miles to post to your HawaiianMiles account. HawaiianMiles standard terms and conditions apply. Additional restrictions may apply, see partner for details. Barclays Bank Delaware is not affiliated with the merchants participating in the HawaiianMiles Marketplace.

The Hawaii Airlines® World Elite Mastercard® is issued by Barclays Bank Delaware (Barclays) pursuant to a license by Mastercard International Incorporated. Mastercard, World Elite Mastercard, and World Elite Mastercard are registered trademarks, and the circles design is a trademark of Mastercard International Incorporated.

Hawaiian Airlines Moving to Tom Bradley International Terminal at Los Angeles International Airport

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HONOLULU – Hawaiian Airlines will have a new home at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) effective Tuesday (Oct. 12), when it moves from Terminal 5 and begins welcoming travelers at Terminal B, also known as the Tom Bradley International Terminal.

Hawaiian’s guests traveling to and from Hawai‘i via LAX will enjoy a modern and comfortable facility featuring more amenities, expanded dining and shopping options and a spacious gate area. Hawaiian offers six daily fights between LAX and the Hawaiian Islands, including thrice-daily service to Honolulu, and once-daily service to Kahului on Maui, Kona on the Island of Hawai‘i, and Līhu‘e on Kaua‘i.

“We appreciate the support of Los Angeles World Airports in our relocation to Terminal B, which will provide our guests a superior experience whether they are beginning their Hawai‘i vacation or returning home,” said Jeff Helfrick, vice president of airport operations at Hawaiian Airlines.

“When Hawaiian Airlines moves into its new home at the West Gates at Tom Bradley International Terminal, passengers will enjoy one of the most modern and technologically advanced airport facilities in the world,” said Justin Erbacci, CEO of Los Angeles World Airports. “LAX became Hawaiian Airlines’ first U.S. mainland destination more than 35 years ago, and we look forward to continuing our long relationship connecting Hawaii with Southern California.”

Guests departing to Hawai‘i from LAX should set aside approximately 15 minutes to transit from the third-floor check-in counters inside the Tom Bradley International Terminal to its West Gates via an underground walkway. Hawaiian’s guests arriving at LAX from Hawai‘i will pick up checked bags at the first-floor baggage claim. Travelers can also connect between the West Gates and Terminals 4-8 through a sterile corridor without the need to clear additional security.

About Hawaiian Airlines

Hawaiian® has led all U.S. carriers in on-time performance for each of the past 17 years (2004-2020) as reported by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Consumer surveys by Condé Nast Traveler, Travel + Leisure and TripAdvisor have placed Hawaiian among the top of all domestic airlines serving Hawaiʻi.

Now in its 92nd year of continuous service, Hawaiian is Hawaiʻi's biggest and longest-serving airline. Hawaiian offers approximately 130 flights within the Hawaiian Islands, daily nonstop flights between Hawaiʻi and 16 U.S. gateway cities – more than any other airline – as well as once-weekly service connecting Honolulu and Tahiti and flights between Honolulu and American Samoa. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, Hawaiian is operating an adjusted flight schedule between Hawaii and Japan and Korea and has temporarily suspended service in Australia and New Zealand.

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.

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.

Hawaiian Airlines, Inc. Announces Extension of Early Tender Deadline of Cash Tender Offers & Consent Solicitations for Any & All of its 7.375% Series 2020-1A Pass Through Certificates due 2027 & 11.250% Series 2020-1B Pass Through Certificates due 2025

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HONOLULU – Hawaiian Airlines, Inc. (the “Company”), a wholly owned subsidiary of Hawaiian Holdings, Inc. (“Holdings”) (Nasdaq: HA), announced today that it is extending the Early Tender Deadline (as defined below) of its previously announced (i) offers to purchase for cash (collectively, the “Tender Offers” and each, a “Tender Offer”) any and all of its 7.375% Series 2020-1A Pass Through Certificates due 2027 and 11.250% Series 2020-1B Pass Through Certificates due 2025 (collectively, the “Certificates”) and (ii) Consent Solicitations (as defined in the Offer to Purchase), in each case set forth in the Company’s Offer to Purchase and Consent Solicitation Statement, dated September 23, 2021 (the “Offer to Purchase”).

The “Early Tender Deadline” applicable to the Tender Offers previously scheduled for 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on October 6, 2021, has been extended to 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on October 14, 2021, unless further extended or earlier terminated by the Company. 

The deadline for withdrawal of tenders of Certificates was 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on October 6, 2021 and remains unchanged. Certificates that have been tendered or that may be tendered prior to the applicable expiration date pursuant to the Offer to Purchase therefore may not be withdrawn unless required by applicable law.

The “Expiration Date” applicable to the Tender Offers was 11:59 p.m., New York City time, on October 21, 2021 and remains unchanged.  The Company will settle the Tender Offers on the Final Settlement Date which is expected to occur on October 25, 2021.

Except as described herein, other terms of the Tender Offers remain unchanged.  Holders of Certificates should read carefully and in their entirety the Offer to Purchase before deciding whether to tender.  No further action is required to be taken by holders who have already tendered Certificates.

The Tender Offers are not conditioned upon any minimum pool balance of Certificates being tendered.  However, the Tender Offers and Consent Solicitations are subject to, and conditioned upon, the satisfaction or waiver of certain conditions described in the Offer to Purchase.

Citigroup Global Markets Inc. is the Dealer Manager and Solicitation Agent in the Tender Offers and Consent Solicitations. Global Bondholder Services Corporation has been retained to serve as the Tender and Information Agent for the Tender Offers and Consent Solicitations. Persons with questions regarding the Tender Offers and Consent Solicitations should contact Citigroup at (800) 558-3745 (toll-free) or (212) 723-6106 (collect). Requests for copies of the Offer to Purchase and other related materials should be directed to Global Bondholder Services Corporation at (banks or brokers) (212) 430-3774 or (toll free) (866) 807-2200 or by email to contact@gbsc-usa.com.

None of the Company, the Dealer Manager and Solicitation Agent, the Tender and Information Agent, the Trustee (as defined in the Offer to Purchase), the Subordination Agent (as defined in the Offer to Purchase), nor any of their respective directors, officers, employees or affiliates makes any recommendation as to whether holders should tender their Certificates pursuant to the applicable Tender Offer or consent pursuant to the Consent Solicitations, and no one has been authorized by any of them to make such a recommendation. Holders must make their own decisions as to whether to tender their Certificates and deliver related consents to the Proposed Amendments (as defined in the Offer to Purchase), and, if so, the pool balance of Certificates as to which action is to be taken. 

This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell, a solicitation to buy or an offer to purchase or sell any securities. Neither this press release nor the Offer to Purchase is an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any securities. The Tender Offers and Consent Solicitations are being made only pursuant to the Offer to Purchase and only in such jurisdictions as is permitted under applicable law. In any jurisdiction in which the Tender Offers are required to be made by a licensed broker or dealer, the Tender Offers will be deemed to be made on behalf of the Company by the Dealer Manager, or one or more registered brokers or dealers that are licensed under the laws of such jurisdiction.

About Hawaiian Airlines

Hawaiian® has led all U.S. carriers in on-time performance for each of the past 17 years (2004-2020) as reported by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Consumer surveys by Condé Nast Traveler, Travel + Leisure and TripAdvisor have placed Hawaiian among the top of all domestic airlines serving Hawai‘i.

Now in its 92nd year of continuous service, Hawaiian is Hawai‘i's biggest and longest-serving airline. Hawaiian offers approximately 130 flights within the Hawaiian Islands, daily nonstop flights between Hawai‘i and 16 U.S. gateway cities – more than any other airline – as well as once-weekly service connecting Honolulu and Tahiti and flights between Honolulu and American Samoa. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, Hawaiian is operating an adjusted flight schedule between Hawai‘i and Japan and Korea, and has temporarily suspended service in Australia and New Zealand.

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.

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

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The risks, uncertainties and assumptions referred to above that could cause the Company’s results to differ materially from the results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements also include the risks, uncertainties and assumptions discussed from time to time in Holdings’ other public filings and public announcements, including the Holdings’ Annual Report on Form 10-K and Holdings’ Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, as well as other documents that may be filed by Holdings from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission. All forward-looking statements included in this document are based on information available to Holdings and the Company on the date hereof. Neither Holdings nor the Company undertakes to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect events, circumstances or new information 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.

Alaska Airlines commits to becoming the most accessible and inclusive airline for everyone 

October marks National Disability Employment Awareness Month and at Alaska, a diverse workforce that includes representation of people with disabilities makes our airline stronger, better and a place where every person knows they belong and are accepted. 

This month, we also celebrate the 35th anniversary of the Air Carrier Access Act (ACAA)—one of the two most important disability rights laws in our country.  

“It’s really important that we hire the best people here at Alaska Airlines and we’re great at doing that,” said Ray Prentice, director of customer advocacy. “We need people that think differently, that view the world differently and that totally includes individuals with disabilities.” 

In recognition of these two big moments, our business resource group, ACCESS, and leaders across our company are supporting our commitment to accessibility as part of Alaska’s diversity, equity and inclusion goals to be the most accessible and inclusive airline in the world for our current and future employees and guests. 

We recognize diversity, equity and inclusion includes people with disabilities. 

We recognize that our diversity and inclusion efforts MUST include people with disabilities to positively impact the lives of ALL our employees and guests. And we are thankful to disability organizations across our network that help us on our journey. 

“We’ve come a long way in terms of helping our employees and customers with disabilities, but we didn’t do that alone. We rely heavily on our disability partnerships to let us know where we need to go to improve,” said Prentice. 

We listen to our employees and guests. 

We are committed to providing an environment where our employees can perform at their best, and where our guests experience truly remarkable and inclusive travel experiences.   We will hold ourselves accountable to continual improvement with help from: our leadership team, guests, employees, Business Resource Groups, disability organizations, and disability advisory boards. 

We will ensure accessibility is integrated into everything we do.  

This includes how we sell and market our products, recruit, hire and retain employees, enhance current and build new facilities, and serve our guests.  We will break down barriers by seeking innovative and creative solutions using tools and technology. 

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Aloha Is Aloha: Celebrating Haʻaheo This October and Beyond

Today kicks off Honolulu Pride Month: a time when flags adorned with the ānuenue (rainbow) fly high in the sky, and celebrations of diversity and unity overpower the clout of discrimination.

October is a colorful month in Hawaiʻi with bustling parades, vibrant festivals, and diverse networking events that draw thousands of people in support of the islands’ thriving LGBTQA community. At the helm of the monthlong party is the Hawaiʻi LGBT Legacy Foundation, the nonprofit behind staple local events like the Honolulu Pride Parade & Festival.

Hawaiian Airlines during the last Honolulu Pride Parade, which gathered more than 400 Team Kokua employees, friends and family to walk in solidarity with the LGBTQA community.

 

Hawaiian has sponsored the festival since 2017, which has kept employees like Cameron Kadooka, a flight attendant and longtime member of Haʻaheo (pride), our company’s LGBTQA employee resource group (ERG), both busy and energized.

“Haʻaheo traditionally leads the vision for what our airline's participation in the Honolulu Pride Parade will look like every year. In addition, we're providing volunteer support for other mainstay LQBTQA events that our airline sponsors, like the Honolulu Rainbow Film Festival and the Annual Honolulu AIDS Walk,” Kadooka explained. 

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Kadooka in Sydney prior to the pandemic

 

Due to COVID-19 safety rules, this year’s Honolulu Pride Month events have pivoted to scaled-down versions or virtual formats.

“Because of the current restrictions on gatherings, we are unable to move forward with our usual work during Pride Month but have encouraged our members to attend the virtual events. I think I speak on behalf of all of Haʻaheo when I say that we are really looking forward to getting back to celebrating Pride Month in person again,” he said.

For nearly four years, Kadooka has worked alongside scores of Hawaiian Airlines employees in building up Haʻaheo, which fosters inclusivity and diversity. While Pride Month is every month for the ERG, Kadooka feels there’s still nothing like October in Hawaiʻi.

“Pride Month is special; there’s really no other time like it,” he said. “And while it’s very much about overcoming differences and celebrating diversity, it’s also about reaching out a hand, figuratively and literally, to those who might be struggling with their sexual or gender identity. The LGBTQA community in Hawaiʻi is so vibrant and supportive, so we (the ERG) feel a kuleana (responsibility) to bring our work ʻohana together to kōkua (help) those having a hard time and remind them that we're here for them – they are not alone.”

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Hawaiian Airlines employees and Haʻaheo members pictured in front of a PRIDE balloon sign during a past Pride Parade.

 

Beyond Pride Month, Kadooka says that fighting discrimination and supporting the LGBTQA community is a year-round effort. 

“We can carry the ideals of Pride Month with us every day” he shared. “We don’t have to limit our celebrations to one month on the calendar. Throughout the year, we can all work toward being there for each other, loving and accepting one another, and pushing for more inclusivity. Allyship is everything and can make a big difference for those who may be struggling to find others who make them feel safe and supported.

“Remember: love is love, and it comes in all different shapes and sizes,” he added.

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Hawaiian Airlines employees during a past Honolulu Pride Parade.

 

Hawaiian Airlines is proud to be the presenting sponsor and official airline of this year's Honolulu Pride Parade & Festival, furthering our support of the Hawaiʻi LGBT Legacy Foundation’s mission of promoting and facilitating activities to unify Hawaiʻi's LGBTQA community. We take pride in our commitment to diversity and inclusion. As the hometown carrier for more than 90 years, we’ve had the privilege of representing our islands’ diverse communities through our greatest asset – our people. We stand proud with our LGBTQA co-workers, family, friends and neighbors in promoting love and sharing aloha with all.

While Pride Month will look a little different this year, the celebration continues. We encourage our readers to check out the Hawaiʻi LGBT Legacy Foundation’s calendar of virtual events this year. To learn more, click here

Alaska’s Mileage Plan offers some of the best value in the skies

We’re proud to take care of our guests who frequently fly with us!

By joining our program, you can start earning miles on every flight you takealong the West Coast and major hubs like New York City and Atlanta, as well as destinations in Canada, Mexico, Belize and Costa Rica. 

You can also earn eligible flights on our 23 partner airlines, including oneworld members like American Airlines, Iberia and British Airways.  

You can also earn miles by making everyday purchases with the Alaska Airlines Visa Signature card or by staying with participating hotel partners, including Marriott, InterContinental and Best Western. The miles you earn can be used toward free flights on us and other participating carriers, partner hotel stays, magazine subscriptions or donations to charity. 

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Ready to Holoholo? Here’s How To Prepare for Our Next Virtual Fitness Challenge

Set the race clock! Our second annual Holoholo Challenge kicks off this Friday with new Maui-inspired courses for participants to conquer no matter where they are. To help warm up for a month of fitness and community, Hawaiian Airlines Vice President of Marketing and E-Commerce Rob Sorensen is sharing the lessons he's learned from years of competitive running and cycling.

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Participants can now opt to bike, swim, run/walk or relay this year's Holoholo Challenge virtual courses.

 

Editor's note: Haven't signed up yet? There's still time! Registration for this year's Holoholo Challenge is open until Oct. 6, and participants can choose between five virtual courses: a 244-mile bike ride, equivalent to biking up Haleakalā’s hillsides and around Maui; a 50-mile run/walk, the distance from Upcountry Maui to Kāʻanapali on West Maui; a 26-mile swim mimicking a Maui-to-Molokaʻi-to-Lānaʻi race; and a 170-mile run/walk/relay (up to four people), the approximate circumference of the island. During sign-up, participants can also opt to donate to Special Olympics Hawaiʻi or The Maui Farm, a local nonprofit providing farm-based, family-centered programs that teach essential life skills for self-sufficient living. Click here to secure your spot.

Preparing for a longer virtual challenge

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Sorensen pictured while competing in the Ironman Triathlon in Cozumel, Mexico, in 2012 (left) and the New York City Triathlon in 2014 (right).

 

Virtual challenges are a great motivation to restart, maintain or increase your fitness level. Having completed a few virtual races on my own during the pandemic, here are some key things I've learned along the way:

  • Plan out your distances. Divide the total miles of the challenge by the allowed number of weeks to better understand what is required. To complete this year's Upcountry-to-West Maui course (50 miles), you’ll need to log 12.5 miles per week and 42.5 miles per week for the Valley Isle Holoholo course or relay (170 miles). I also recommend planning out your week with various run/walk/bike/swim lengths each day, as your body needs time to recover from more intense days. 
  • Set time for evening walks, warming up and stretching. Evening walks are helpful with recovery and can also help you accumulate the miles needed for a longer challenge. While the mileage per walk is low, walks can add up over time and help make up for lower-mileage recovery weeks or days when you can’t get in your regular run. Be sure to include time for warming up before exercising and stretching afterward to avoid injury.

Finding the right gear

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Make sure you have the right equipment for the course you've chosen. For runners and walkers, a good pair of shoes is key!

 

Having put in a fair number of running miles, I admit that I am picky about my gear. Running is hard, and I am constantly seeking equipment to make it easier on both my body and mind. Here are the essentials to getting started:

  • Have the right gear for your body. If you're biking, make sure you have a good bike that fits your back and knees. A bike shop can help adjust your bike to a proper fit. If you're running or walking, shoes make all the difference in avoiding injuries, from blisters to broader impact-related maladies. A good running store and some trial and error will help you achieve a proper fit. I also change shoes based on what run I'm doing. For swimmers, investing in a pair of good goggles is always a good idea.
  • Good workout clothes are worth the investment. After years of running in heavy nylon basketball shorts, I have discovered how much a pair of lightweight, breathable shorts can make running more enjoyable—especially with Hawaiʻi’s humidity. Whether you're swimming, running, walking or biking, a few pieces of high-quality workout apparel is worth every penny and goes a long way. 
  • Don’t get rubbed the wrong way. In sports, friction is not your friend. If you have spots on your body that chafe, don’t just accept it; fix it. I find a little Aquaphor helps, even when sweating, where I can feel my clothes or fitness watch starting to rub against my skin.

Prioritizing safety along the way

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Safe places to swim in the ocean are marked with swim buoys and have lifeguards. If you are not sure if a place is safe for swimming, don’t swim there.

 

Safety should be top of mind while embarking on any of the Holoholo Challenge courses. 

  • Know the risks and inform others where you're going. Minimize the risks by understanding the environment you'll be in, and always tell someone where you're planning to holoholo (to go out) and when you'll be back. Also, always be mindful of the weather, temperature and water conditions if you're swimming. I’ve also made it a practice to ask a lifeguard about the area before I swim in any unfamiliar waters. They can inform you where reefs are, about the currents, and specific conditions, such as tides, jellyfish and water quality. They are there to help! 
  • Take your phone. If you run into any trouble, you will want to be able to phone a friend. Wear clothes that have pockets (most cycling jerseys have back pockets that can easily fit a phone) or store your phone in a pouch. I’ve switched to wearing a smartwatch that has a built-in phone and is water-resistant so I can swim with it.
  • Watch your hydration. On your longer stretches of exercise, you will want to plan for how to stay hydrated. Run laps around a measured loop and stash a water bottle nearby so you can stop and hydrate periodically. If it is hot outside, purchase some electrolyte powder to add to your water. If it's a long biking or running day, I recommend carrying water.
  • Go with friends and be visible. If you're cycling outside, I strongly recommend going with a friend. With a friend, you are more likely to be seen by cars and they have to be more careful going around you both. Wearing bright clothing helps. If you bike or run when still dark outside, please light yourself up like a Christmas tree! When swimming, I wear a bright swim cap so kayaks, lifeguards and canoes can see me.

Staying motivated throughout the challenge

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Track your open-water swims with a smartwatch or count your laps in a pool so you can measure your progress on the Holoholo Challenge website.

 

Signing up for a challenge is exciting, but staying motivated to finish is critical. 

  • Update your mileage frequently. Keep motivated by entering your mileage into the online platform after every run, walk, swim or bike ride. It is exciting to see the mileage adding up, and since the Holoholo Challenge is themed around Maui this year, you can track where you would be if you were doing the course on the island.
  • Join your friends. All challenges are more exciting when participating with others (even if doing so remotely). Create or join a team with friends or co-workers. You can also earn up to 40,000 bonus HawaiianMiles when referring others to join the Holoholo Challenge! 
  • Post about your progress. You can share milestones, progress and motivation on your own social media channels and the race platform. When you're ready to share, use #HoloholoChallenge on Instagram or join our Facebook Group.
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Follow these tips and you'll be on your way toward earning the Holoholo Challenge Maui finisher medal in no time. Good luck; we’ll see you at the [virtual] finish line!

 

Editor's note: This post is a summarized version of Sorensen's Holoholo Challenge stories published on www.HawaiianAirlines.com/Hawaii-Stories.

Get to know our CFO Russell Wilson—whose game keeps getting higher

Recently, we unveiled our latest special aircraft in honor of our Chief Football Officer (CFO) Russell Wilson, who’s the best at showing up for his hometown and team—including our own.

Wilson has been part of Alaska since 2013, after his rookie year playing professional football. We value his nonstop spirit, dedication to community & ability to always go above and beyond.

“When we can celebrate Russell Wilson in the stands and in the skies, that’s a win-win,” says Sangita Woerner, SVP of marketing and guest experience. “We’re proud to honor the passion and dedication of our Chief Football Officer with this special aircraft, and we’re excited to see him fly high all season long.” 

This is the fourth livery we have done in celebration of Russ. The 737-900 jet recently rolled up to the gate in Seattle to the delight guests who were headed to Indianapolis—where Russ kicked off his first game this season.

Learn more about our CFO’s favorite places to fly and where he’s looking forward to flying next below. 👇🏼

10 things to know about our CFO, feat. Russell Wilson:

Favorite place to fly?

Cabo, Mexico.

Where to next, why?

Belize because I have never been there, and I can’t wait to go and explore the culture, food, and the sights.

Why fly Alaska?

The best commercial airline in the world. The hospitality is top notch, and the inflight service is the best! 

Favorite thing about being our CFO?

Impacting those in my community, people I encounter, and people around the world to Dream BIG.

Go-to onboard meal/drink?

Fruit and Cheese plate.

A must-have carryon item?

My Microsoft surface so I can watch football film and stream inflight movies and TV shows.

Favorite on-board movie or TV show?

Yellowstone.

If he were to have any job at Alaska, what would it be & why?

I love being the Chief Football Officer! I would love to be a Chief Pilot!

His travel tip: Be patient, as plans can change at any time! 

Help us cheer on our Chief Football Officer in style—and in flight!

All season long, if you’re flying out of Seattle or Everett and wearing a Russell Wilson #3 jersey, you board early!

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