Due to fuel prices and interisland competitor go! Airlines, Aloha Airlines has gone out of business. Their last flight, number 261, touched down last night from Kahului on Maui. This is a sad day for Aloha, since they’ve been running business for the past 61 years.

Personally, I’ve been a big fan of Aloha Airlines. The staff was always courteous, and always do give the Aloha spirit. Although I don’t normally fly to the other islands, I was glad I was able to support Aloha during my flights there. I do like Hawaiian as well, but I haven’t flown with go! Airlines. But, I’m sure that Aloha supporters will have much animosity towards go! Airlines, and that is well understood, as go! was able to insert themselves and take business away from Aloha and other competing airlines. Will go! suffer business-wise? Probably in the next few weeks with the departure of Aloha being on the news everyday since their announcement. But in the longrun, I’m sure the cheap prices from go! will be enough to get people to ride with them.

I would like to close saying “aloha” to Aloha, and thanks for serving Hawaii and their residents for a great 61 years.

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Tags: Aloha Airlines, go! Airlines, Plane Tickets

               
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