Hawaiian Airlines Announces Sacramento Flight Schedule, Fares

Introductory $399 Airfare Must be Purchased by April 30


HONOLULU, April 15, 2002 -- Hawaiian Airlines today announced the flight schedule for its new daily nonstop service between Sacramento and Honolulu, which begins June 7, 2002, as well as a special introductory roundtrip airfare starting at $399.

Hawaiian will offer the only daily nonstop service between Sacramento and Hawaii.

Starting June 7, Flight 19 will depart Sacramento Metropolitan Airport daily at 11:00 a.m. and arrive at Honolulu International Airport at 1:30 p.m. The return Flight 20 will depart Honolulu at 2:55 p.m. and arrive in Sacramento at 11:20 p.m.

The new flights will be operated with Hawaiian's state-of-the-art Boeing 767-300ER extended-range aircraft. The twin-aisle, twin-jet Boeing 767-300ER seats 252 passengers -- 18 in First Class and 234 in Coach Class -- and offers widebody comfort and the latest in passenger amenities.

Hawaiian's special introductory airfares are for travel between the two cities from June 7 through December 14, 2002. Roundtrip airfares start at $399 when traveling from Monday through Thursday, and $439 for flights Friday through Sunday. Tickets must be purchased by April 30, 2002, to take advantage of these special rates.

The special sale prices include all taxes, except Passenger Facility Charges of $3.00-$4.50 per departure, a $3.00 Federal Excise Tax imposed on each flight segment and the September 11 security fee of $2.50 per enplanement (maximum four charges on a roundtrip itinerary).

In addition, reservations must be confirmed prior to travel, with tickets issued 48 hours after reservations are confirmed. Ticketed fares are non-refundable and non-transferable.

Founded in Honolulu 72 years ago, Hawaiian Airlines is Hawaii's longest-serving and largest airline. The nation's 12th largest airline, it is also the second-largest provider of passenger service between the West Coast and Hawaii.

Hawaiian Airlines takes great pride in its innovative onboard service programs that highlight and promote the people and culture of Hawaii. The airline has earned numerous international awards for service in recent years, including the 2001 Zagat Survey's award for Best Overall U.S. Airline in the Premier category, and the 2001 Diamond Award for In-Flight Service from Onboard Services magazine. Hawaiian was also rated third highest in Travel & Leisure magazine's most recent ranking of the Top 10 U.S. Airlines.

Additional information on Hawaiian Airlines, including previously issued company news releases, is available on the airline's Web site at www.hawaiianair.com.