Aloha Airlines to Cease Service
Aloha Airlines has decided to halt all passenger service effective Tuesday, April 1st, marking the end of an airline that has served Hawaii for more than 60 years.
Aloha, which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on March 21, was a casualty of fierce competition and rising fuel prices. The airline said it will stop taking reservations for flights after Monday.
"We simply ran out of time to find a qualified buyer or secure continued financing for our passenger business," said Aloha President David Banmiller in a statement. "We had no choice but to take this action."
Aloha said tickets for flights after Monday will not be honored. It said it is working to have United Airlines accommodate passengers with tickets for Aloha's mainland to Hawaii flights. It hopes to seat those with interisland tickets on Hawaiian Airlines Inc.
Aloha has canceled Monday flights from Hawaii to the West Coast and between several cities in California and Nevada. It's last day for interisland travel will be Monday.
CheapAir customers who have purchased a ticket on Aloha for travel after March 31st should call our Customer Help Line at (800) 243-2724 where one of our travel consultants will assist you with a refund or reaccommodation.