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5 things to do during your first visit to Dublin

Whether or not you’re planning an Irish stopover, it’s fun to dive into the local culture – and don some Kelly green – this Sunday. To get a local’s perspective on what to do in the land of dark beers and sprightly jigs, we connected with Eoin Higgins, a local writer and photographer, to learn what he would suggest to friends who visit his city for the first time.

Did you know Global Partner Aer Lingus offers nonstop flights between Seattle and Dublin? Alaska Mileage Plan members can earn miles connecting to Ireland and beyond. And starting June 20, 2019, Mileage Plan members can redeem their Alaska miles to fly on Aer Lingus, as well. Award travel to Dublin starts at just 30,000 miles each way.

Catch a ‘trad’ sesh

Higgins says you can’t go wrong with a “trad” session (traditional Irish music session) accompanied by pints of a beautifully poured stout at the longstanding Cobblestone – the self-described “drinking pub with a music problem” – pictured above. Traditional Irish musicians take to the corner table in this traditional Irish bar and belt out jigs, reels and everything-in-between to an appreciative crowd.

Glam it up then by getting down at Nine Below on upmarket St Stephen’s Green. The city’s most luxurious watering hole is a Grade I-listed space in which to get shaken and stirred. Expect to kick back with world-class bartending and sophisticated drinks in an elegant environment.
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Hawaiian Airlines Marks 15 Straight Years as Most Punctual U.S. Airline

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Hawaiian Airlines remained the nation's most punctual carrier in 2018, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation (U.S. DOT), marking the 15th straight year its guests have enjoyed the best on-time performance in the U.S. industry.

Hawaiian’s flights averaged an 87.8 percent on-time rate in 2018, exceeding the U.S. industry average by 8.6 percentage points.

“This is our 90th year of service as Hawai’i’s airline, and we’ve taken time to celebrate some of the milestones associated with that proud history, but this achievement is especially rewarding because it reflects the meticulous focus and commitment of our fantastic employees, every day and on every flight,” said Peter Ingram, president and CEO at Hawaiian Airlines.

“Nature presented us with some operational challenges last year, including increased volcanic activity in East Hawai’i and flooding on both ends of the Island chain, and our teams worked together to keep our flights operating safely and as punctually as possible. I am incredibly proud of their dedication to our guests in 2018 and over the past 15 years,” Ingram said.

Since 2004, when Hawaiian began its current on-time performance streak, the airline has grown into a global airline with a robust network of over 260 daily flights and provides daily non-stop service to Hawai'i from 12 gateway cities in North America – more cities than any other carrier – using Airbus A330-200 and A321neo aircraft. The airline will launch its 13th North America destination to Boston next month. In the past 15 years, Hawaiian has expanded its international network with service to Sydney, Tokyo (HND and NRT), Seoul, Osaka, Sapporo, Brisbane and Auckland. Hawaiian Airlines also operates, on average, more than 170 daily flights between the Hawaiian Islands using Boeing 717-200 aircraft.

The U.S. DOT's monthly Air Travel Consumer Report ranking the nation's 16 largest air carriers is available online at www.dot.gov/individuals/air-consumer/air-travel-consumer-reports.
 

About Hawaiian Airlines
Hawaiian® has led all U.S. carriers in on-time performance for each of the past 15 years (2004-2018) 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 90th year of continuous service, Hawaiian is Hawaii’s biggest and longest-serving airline. Hawaiian offers non-stop service to Hawai‘i from more U.S. gateway cities (12) than any other airline, along with service from Japan, South Korea, Australia, New Zealand, American Samoa and Tahiti. Hawaiian also provides, on average, more than 170 jet flights daily between the Hawaiian Islands, and over 260 daily flights system-wide.

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.

10 summer travel destinations, all an easy nonstop flight away

You don’t have to leave the United States to enjoy your summer vacation. From pristine beaches and epic mountains to state parks and bustling cities, both sides of the country are worth exploring, especially when they’re a nonstop transcontinental flight away. Here are 10 locales to consider before you book your trip with Alaska Airlines.

Boston

Boston is an East Coast treasure steeped in history. The Freedom Trail should not be missed and includes some of the city’s most historic sites, like the Bunker Hill Monument and the Paul Revere House. For a more leisurely stroll, take a walk through Beacon Hill and don’t miss the cobblestone streets and 19th-century row houses on Acorn Street. Boston Public Garden was the first botanical garden in the United States, and you can rent a swan boat to pedal across its 4-acre pond. Museum-goers should stop in the Museum of Fine Arts to browse the Art of Americas Wing and ogle famous paintings by John Singleton Copley and John Singer Sargent. Seafood is abundant, so make sure to grab a famous Boston lobster roll and look for specials to slurp fresh $1 oysters.
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Say Aloha to Our New Mobile App – and A Chance to Win Miles!

Attention sun soakers and adventure seekers: preparing for your tropical Hawai‘i vacation just got easier. After lots of research, testing and a few special touches, our new Hawaiian Airlines mobile app has landed in app stores!

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The app was designed to serve as a resource to assist our guests on the day of their travel. The new platform includes brand new features like:

  • Mobile Boarding Pass: Access your boarding pass up to 24 hours before you travel.  The app automatically updates your boarding pass when there are any changes to your flight, so you always have the latest information at your fingertips. BONUS: You can store it in your Apple Wallet with the simple push of a button.
  • Notifications: Stay informed of changes to your gate or departure time with up-to-the-minute alerts and notifications.
  • Airport Maps: Get to where you’re going faster with interactive indoor airport maps. You can navigate our busiest airports with turn-by-turn walking directions to their gate, baggage claim, restaurants and premium lounges.
  • Chat: Need help? Connect with an agent quickly and conveniently through the in-app chat to get answers to your travel questions.
  • In-flight entertainment: Traveling on our Airbus A321neo aircraft? Use the app to stream movies, TV shows, games and music from your smartphone or tablet.
  • Standby/upgrade waitlist: Check the latest available standby or upgrade list for ease of mind.

 

DID YOU KNOW: when you download our app, you can also enter our app launch sweepstakes* and win a free trip on Hawaiian! All you’ve got to do is:

  1. Download the app
  2. Allow push notifications
  3. Complete the entry form here
  4. Voilà! You’re entered to win

The last day to enter is Monday, March 18. One lucky winner will be randomly selected to receive 140,000 HawaiianMiles, the equivalent to a roundtrip ticket between any of our 12 U.S. Mainland gateway cities and Hawaii! Read more about how to enter, including contest rules, here.

Enjoy our app and stay tuned for more features! In the meantime, laki maika‘i (good luck)!

 

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Void where prohibited. Open to legal residents of the U.S., who own a web-enabled mobile device as of 3/7/19 and are at least 18 years old or age of majority, as of date of entry. Sweepstakes Period begins 8:00 a.m. HST on 3/8/19 and ends 11:59 p.m. HST on 3/18/19. For complete Official Rules and eligibility, visit https://www.hawaiianairlines.com/officialrules. Sponsor: Hawaiian Airlines, Inc.

#iAmAlaska: A little extra lift for boy and his dad

Sometimes a little kind-heartedness goes a long way. When Patrick Tucci watched his 11-year-old son Ian board a recent Alaska Airlines flight, he couldn’t hold back the tears.

“My son comes to visit me during the holidays, school vacations and his summer break,” said Tucci in a Facebook post. “Each time it is always heartbreaking having to say our goodbyes.”

For Ian, one of the consistencies of traveling between Seattle, Washington and Orlando, Florida is flying Alaska. But this flight was a little different.

“Ian always has an exceptional experience. Unfortunately, another consistency is the grief Ian goes through when he has to leave,” said Tucci. “After arriving at the gate that day and having to wipe away his tears, he walked a few steps onto the jetbridge, came back for one last hug and the door closed.”

Tucci says he wanted to be strong for Ian after he left, but seeing his son leave is never easy.
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FlyBack Friday: 90 Years of Memorable Wahine Moments

Today marks International Women’s Day, and we're celebrating Women’s History Month! Amidst all of the pride and excitement, we couldn’t help but reminisce about all the amazing wāhine (women) who help us thrive as Hawai‘i’s airline. Our female employees have helped pave the way for our nine decades of success (and counting), and in the process, served as an inspiration for more women to join the industry.

Their legacy lives on when we celebrate their stories, like the first-ever all-female flight, the first woman to become a captain in our company, and the 3,503 ladies* who represent our growing Hawaiian Airlines ‘ohana.

Please join us in remembering some of our favorite memories of female movers and shakers:

Sending Our S-38s Off with A Pop, Fizz, and Clink! – November 11, 1929

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Outside the hangar of Inter-Island Airways at Honolulu’s John Rodgers Field, two amphibious Sikorsky S-38s – named Hawai‘i and Maui –  made history as our first aircraft to fly the Hawaiian skies. On an early Monday morning, the planes received a public christening in front of thousands of people who gathered to witness the inaugural flights to Hilo.

Territory of Hawai‘i Governor Lawrence Judd recognized the momentous achievement in air travel, and his daughter Betty famously broke a bottle of champagne on the nose of Sikorsky Hawai‘i. Sikorsky Maui received a similar farewell before the two aircraft took to the air with a special escort to Diamond Head by 49 Army and Navy planes. 

'Rosie the Riveter' Gets Her Wings –  January 8, 1942

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At the peak of World War II, Hawaiian Airlines hired its first female hostesses: Momi Jacobs, Leolani Blaisdell, Ulalei Frendo and Nora Auna Kaaua (not photographed in order).

Men traditionally filled the role of greeting our guests, handling baggage, fueling the plane, and assisting pilots. After the bombing of Pearl Harbor in December 1941, men were drafted into service and women stepped in to fill their shoes, with an increased focus on the in-flight experience.

Halani Makes Her Sky-High Debut into the World –  July 29, 1954

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A beautiful baby girl was born aboard a Hawaiian Airlines flight that departed Kahului, Maui in the summer of 1954. Her parents named her Halani, combining Hawaiian Airlines’ initials and lani, the Hawaiian word for sky or Heaven. Pictured above are Halani and Captain Hicks, the pilot who was flying the aircraft she was born in, getting ready to take off on a special celebratory flight as part of a 16th birthday party our company threw her.

Pualani Graces the Hawaiian Skies –  October 1973 

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Hawaiian Airlines unveiled a new logo to grace the sky: the proud gaze of Pualani. Known as “Flower of the Sky,” Pualani is a distinct symbol of our 90-year history, and one of the few feminine figures to front an airline.

While her appearance has changed throughout the years, Pualani has always been our beacon of Hawaiian hospitality. Contrary to popular belief, she was not modeled after any of the Miss Hawai‘i winners. Her strong presence and features were conceptualized as a real-life representation of our company’s mission and aloha for the Islands.

Welcoming Our First Female Pilot – November 1, 1978

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Hawaiian Airlines hired its first female captain, Sharyn Emminger, in the late 1970s. She flew several routes throughout her 15-year tenure and flew our Short SD-330 fleet. Today, her name lives on through her son Reid Emminger, a captain for our new, fuel-efficient Airbus A321neo fleet.

Wāhine Takeover –  March 6, 1979

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A group of women at Hawaiian Airlines made history by becoming the first all-women crew to operate a certified U.S. air carrier on regularly scheduled commercial service. Captain Sharyn Emminger, First Officer Karen Squyers and flight attendant Trude Asada crewed a Short SD-330 aircraft carrying guests from Honolulu to Moloka‘i

 

The Legacy Continues – Present Day

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Women today represent about 10 percent** of Hawaiian Airlines’ pilot workforce, a rate higher than the U.S. commercial airline average of about six percent, according to Women in Aviation International.

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To learn more about modern-day wāhine leading the way at Hawaiian Airlines, click here.

 

* Statistic as of December 31, 2018

** Statistic as of February 2019

Celebrating our own Captain Marvels

Alaska Airlines First Officer Kim Ford is working to inspire the next generation of young women to achieve their dreams in aviation.

Damsel in distress? Not today. This week’s new box office release, “Captain Marvel,” shatters the image of a weak and powerless woman who needs rescuing. Now the damsel is replaced by a strong, intelligent and conquering woman who is doing the rescuing herself.

What I love about Captain Marvel is that she isn’t partnered with or overshadowed by a male hero. She stands in the spotlight alone and wins her battles the same way. Here at Alaska Airlines, we have many of our own Captain Marvels, and I couldn’t be more proud of the incredible women in our operation, working in the sky as well as on the ground.

To celebrate International Women’s Day, I would like to highlight some of the concerted efforts we’re making in diversity and inclusion, while shining the spotlight on some of our own leading ladies.
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Leading the airline industry with 50% women on our board

“It starts at the top”

Alaska Airlines Lead Director Patty Bedient is proud to serve on our board, where more than 50 percent of the independent directors are women, arguing diversity and inclusion starts at the top of an organization.

“It means we ‘walk the talk’ on diversity at the board level,” she says.

Alaska is proud to be the only airline – and the first West Coast Fortune 500 company – to achieve gender parity among independent board directors. Women Inc. Magazine recognized Bedient as well as Phyllis Campbell, Marion Blakey, Helvi Sandvik and Susan Li as five of the Most Influential Corporate Board Directors in 2018.
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Hawaiian Airlines Employees Share $31 Million in Profit and Performance Bonuses

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HONOLULU – Hawaiian Airlines today rewarded more than 7,100 employees with $31 million in profit sharing and bonus payments in recognition of their exceptional performance in 2018. The amount represents more than 11 percent of Hawaiian’s adjusted net income of $274.8 million last year.

“Our people are the heart of Hawaiian,” said Peter Ingram, president and CEO of Hawaiian Airlines. “This year was not without challenges, including devastating volcanic activity and flooding. Through it all, our employees welcomed a record 11.8 million guests with our signature Hawaiian hospitality and leading punctuality, volunteered to support our communities, and worked to solidify our company’s future.”

In November 2018, Hawai’i’s oldest and longest-serving airline celebrated the start of its 90th year of service with a company-matched employee giving campaign that raised $187,000 benefiting four local nonprofits. The anniversary campaign was in addition to the contributions provided annually via the Hawaiian Airlines Team Kokua community giving program, which supported 284 non-profit organizations last year with a total of 20 million Hawaiian miles, $93,000 in donations and 10,400 volunteer hours. 

Last year, Hawaiian Airlines also:

  • Launched new daily non-stop services between Long Beach and Honolulu, and between Portland and San Diego to Maui, while increasing seasonal non-stop service between Los Angeles and Kona to a year-round flight.
  • Expanded check-in operations to an additional lobby at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL), its Honolulu hub.
  • Announced it would develop a new technology center in Phoenix this year to strengthen its IT capabilities.
  • Expanded its cargo business with the launch of all-cargo neighbor island service between HNL, Lihu'e Airport on Kaua‘i and Hilo International Airport on the Island of Hawaii. 
  • Filed a joint application with Japan Airlines seeking antitrust immunity to create a joint venture that promises significant consumer benefits and the opportunity for service expansion.
  • Enhanced its comprehensive codeshare partnership with Japan Airlines with the implementation of reciprocal frequent flyer benefits for HawaiianMiles and JAL Mileage Bank members. 
  • Secured its future flagship widebody aircraft with the signing of a definitive purchase agreement for 10 Boeing 787-9 aircraft, with rights for an additional 10 aircraft, to be delivered starting in 2021.
  • Took delivery of nine new, fuel-efficient Airbus A321neo aircraft, increasing the size of the fleet to 11 aircraft and allowing Hawaiian to further reduce costs and lower carbon emissions. The airline plans to be operating a total of 18 A321neos by the end of next year.
  • Extended its partnership with Barclaycard US, Hawaiian's co-branded credit card partner, under a new agreement through 2024 featuring a refreshed rewards structure for the Hawaiian Airlines World Elite Mastercard and the Hawaiian Airlines Business Mastercard to enable cardmembers to earn more miles faster.

The company kicked off 2019 with the launch of a greatly improved mobile app that provides such enhancements as navigation aids for larger airports and live flight updates. Next month, Hawaiian will begin new non-stop service between Boston (its 13th U.S. mainland city) and Honolulu, and between Sacramento and Maui.

“We are heading into the second quarter of 2019 with 7,271 employees whose passion and work ethic have positioned us to grow stronger in 2019 and beyond,” said Ingram. “I am very honored to be part of Hawai’i’s airline and look forward to the year ahead.”

About Hawaiian Airlines
Hawaiian® has led all U.S. carriers in on-time performance for each of the past 14 years (2004-2017) 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 90th year of continuous service, Hawaiian is Hawaii’s biggest and longest-serving airline. Hawaiian offers non-stop service to Hawai‘i from more U.S. gateway cities (12) than any other airline, along with service from Japan, South Korea, Australia, New Zealand, American Samoa and Tahiti. Hawaiian also provides, on average, more than 170 jet flights daily between the Hawaiian Islands, with a total of more than 250 daily flights system-wide.

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.

A new era: Our first commercial flights launch at Paine Field

At 10 a.m. today, Alaska Airlines Flight 2878, with service provided by Horizon Air, made history when it departed from Everett to Portland.

“This is a huge moment for Horizon, and being here you can see what a big deal it is for the local area. This is what we’re all about,” said La’Princia Miller, a Horizon Air flight attendant.

The aircraft – with 76 guests and four crew members onboard – became the first flight from the new commercial air terminal at Paine Field-Snohomish County airport, unleashing a wave of pride, excitement and so many possibilities.
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Q&A: Meet our Paine Field terminal leaders

Horizon Air’s Mario Doiron, supervisor, and Renee Parson, manager, at Paine Field

At Alaska, we’re all about the journey – getting you safely to your final destination, and empowering our people to explore where their careers may lead.

For Renee Parson, our new Paine Field manager, and Mario Doiron, who is stepping into our Paine Field supervisor role, the journey has been anything but linear. But both long-time employees couldn’t be happier about landing at our brand new terminal in Everett, Washington.

We sat down with Parson and Doiron to learn more about their new roles and the terminal north of Puget Sound, opening its doors with daily departures this Monday, March 4.
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Holo Holo (Take a Walk) Through Our New Culture Resource Center

Throughout our 89 years as Hawai‘i’s airline, we have proudly woven local culture into the operational fabric of our company. Our guests have the unique opportunity to experience our signature Mea Ho‘okipa (I am host) warm hospitality and hear the Hawaiian language – once almost extinct – thrive in our boarding and flight announcements.

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In celebration of ‘Ōlelo Hawai‘i (Hawaiian language) Month in February, we were honored and thrilled to unveil a Hawaiian Airlines Culture Resource Center in the heart of our Honolulu headquarters. Spearheaded by our Community Relations team, the center shares Hawai‘i’s fantastically rich history from floor to ceiling.

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This spring, employees and their visitors can immerse themselves in educational resources and visual displays that highlight Hawaiian heritage, language, geography and history. They can browse through Native Hawaiian books (for adults and keiki), artwork, lauhala (woven leaf) mats and baskets, handmade instruments, and a showcase of our recent community accolades.

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“The culture of these islands has lived on because of the mo‘ōlelo (storytelling) passed down by our ancestors. Our hope for this space is to create more opportunities for those stories to thrive and educate the next generation of storytellers about the incredible past time of our island home,” said Debbie Nakanelua-Richards, director of community relations at Hawaiian Airlines.

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