Hawaiian Holdings Reports 2007 Second Quarter Financial Results

    - Operating revenue increased 8.8% to $244 million
    - Hawaiian maintains industry leading load factor of 87.1%
    - CASM excluding fuel decreased by 4.9% to 7.64 cents
    - Unrestricted cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments increased
      to $152.8 million at June 30, 2007 versus $114.5 million at year
      end 2006
HONOLULU, July 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Hawaiian Holdings, Inc. (Amex: HA) ("Holdings" or "the Company"), parent company of Hawaiian Airlines, Inc. ("Hawaiian"), today reported a consolidated net loss for the three months ended June 30, 2007 of $3.9 million, or $0.08 per basic and diluted share, on total operating revenue of $244.2 million. This result compares to a net loss of $26.4 million, or $0.56 per basic and diluted share for the three months ended June 30, 2006. Prior year results included a special charge of $28.0 million related to the Company's redemption of its then outstanding 5% subordinated convertible notes in April of 2006.

"While market conditions -- both Transpacific and Interisland -- remain challenging, we are pleased with our performance in controlling costs," commented Mark Dunkerley, the Company's President and Chief Executive Officer. "During the second quarter we completed a substantial organizational restructuring, implemented previously announced outsourcing of Accounting and Reservations activities and made further progress in our realignment of key supplier contracts. None of these changes have been easy, however, they have all been essential and we remain committed to pursuing further cost containment initiatives."

Mr. Dunkerley continued, "Although revenue performance has firmed during the summer travel season, our financial results continue to reflect a turbulent competitive environment. On our Transpacific routes a multi-year expansion in industry capacity has led to widespread discounting, in distinct contrast to air travel markets elsewhere in the United States. Meanwhile, the Hawaii Interisland marketplace remains awash with discounts since the entry of a new competitor in June 2006. Despite these challenges, Hawaiian employees continue to deliver unrivaled service and operational performance, allowing us to attract a disproportionate passenger share in the markets we serve."

Second Quarter Operating Results

The Company reported an operating loss of $0.6 million in the second quarter of 2007 compared to operating income of $9.0 million in the second quarter of 2006. Second quarter 2007 operating revenue was $244.2 million, an 8.8% increase compared to the second quarter of 2006. Capacity for the quarter increased 18.9% year-over-year to 2.3 billion Available Seat Miles (ASMs), resulting in a Revenue per ASM (RASM) decrease of 8.5% to 10.56 cents. Second quarter load factor increased slightly to 87.1% from 86.9% in the same period a year ago. Passenger yield (passenger revenue per revenue passenger mile) declined 8.0%, to 11.19 cents from 12.17 cents in the second quarter 2006.


                           Three Months Ended              Six Months Ended
                                June 30,                       June 30,
                      2007       2006  Change          2007       2006  Change

    Scheduled Operations:
      Revenue
       passenger
       miles
       (RPM) (a)   1,985.3     1,661.5  19.5%       3,842.2     3,287.3  16.9%
      Available
       seat
       miles
       (ASM) (a)   2,277.2     1,911.6  19.1%       4,400.6     3,770.2  16.7%
      Passenger
       revenue
       per
       RPM     11.19 cents 12.17 cents  (8.0%)  10.79 cents 11.92 cents (9.4%)
      Passenger
       load
       factor
       (RPM/ASM)     87.2%       86.9% 0.30pt        87.3%        87.2% 0.10pt


    Total Operations:
      Revenue
       passenger
       miles
       (RPM) (a)   2,014.0     1,690.4  19.1%       3,904.7     3,350.9  16.5%

      Available
       seat
       miles
       (ASM) (a)   2,311.8     1,944.9  18.9%       4,472.9     3,841.0  16.5%


      Passenger
       load
       factor
       (RPM/ASM)     87.1%       86.9% 0.20pt         87.3%       87.2% 0.10pt
      Operating
       Revenue
       per
       ASM
       (RASM)  10.56 cents 11.54 cents  (8.5%)  10.27 cents 11.37 cents (9.6%)
      Operating
       Cost
       per ASM
       (CASM)  10.59 cents 11.08 cents  (4.4%)  10.64 cents 11.25 cents (5.4%)
      CASM
       ex- fuel 7.64 cents  8.03 cents  (4.9%)   7.80 cents  8.23 cents (5.2%)

    (a) In millions.


Total operating expenses for the second quarter of 2007 increased 13.6% year-over-year to $244.8 million, resulting in an operating cost per available seat mile (CASM) of 10.59 cents, down 4.4% versus the same period a year ago on greater capacity. CASM excluding fuel for the second quarter of 2007 was 7.64 cents, a 4.9% decrease versus last year's second quarter.

Aircraft fuel costs increased 15.1% year-over-year to $68.2 million and represented close to 28% of operating expenses. Hawaiian's average cost per gallon of jet fuel declined 1.9% year-over year in the second quarter to $2.11 (including taxes, delivery and hedging impacts), helping to offset a 16.6% increase in block hours reflecting additional operations by both the Boeing 717 and Boeing 767 fleets. As a result of ongoing fuel consumption initiatives, Hawaiian's second quarter fuel consumption per block hour declined on both fleets relative to the year earlier period.

Wages and benefit expense increased 6.9% versus a year ago to $59.9 million. This result reflects charges totaling $2.5 million for severance payments associated with Hawaiian's re-organization of its non-union and administrative workforce in the quarter and voluntary separation packages offered to employees affected by outsourcing initiatives. Maintenance, materials and repairs expense increased $5.0 million to $23.2 million. The increase in maintenance expense is primarily attributable to increased engine maintenance expenses, including higher power-by-the-hour (PBH) charges for engine maintenance due to an increase in block hours, the enrollment of additional engines into PBH programs relative to the year earlier period and higher per hour rates, as well as engine overhaul expenses related to a 767 engine not previously covered under a PBH arrangement. Aircraft rent expense declined $2.7 million or 10.0% compared to the second quarter of 2006 as a result of the December 2006 purchase of three previously leased Boeing 767- 300ER aircraft, while other expenses increased $4.6 million driven in part by transition expenses related to cost reduction initiatives.

Second quarter 2007 non-operating expenses totaled $4.6 million, as compared to non-operating expenses of $31.1 million in the second quarter of 2006. The prior year period included $28.0 million of expense related to Holdings' redemption of its then outstanding 5% subordinated convertible notes in April of 2006. During this year's second quarter the Company recognized a tax benefit of $1.3 million compared to tax expense of $4.3 million in the same period last year.

    Liquidity, Capital Resources and Fuel Hedging:

    -- As of June 30, 2007, the Company had unrestricted cash, cash
       equivalents and short-term investments of $152.8 million, and $49.1
       million in restricted cash.
    -- As of June 30, 2007, the Company's debt included $108.2 million in two
       term loans at the Hawaiian level, $122.0 million in floating rate notes
       issued in conjunction with the acquisition of three previously leased
       Boeing 767-300 ER aircraft in December 2006 and additional notes
       payable of $19.6 million.
    -- As of June 30, 2007, Hawaiian had entered into jet fuel forward
       contracts to hedge approximately 3% of its fuel requirements for the
       third quarter of 2007, 3% for the fourth quarter of 2007 and 1% for the
       first quarter of 2008.  The Company's current jet fuel hedge position
       is outlined in the table below:


                                                                    Percentage
                                            Average Jet                 of
                                           Fuel Contract  Gallons   Quarterly
                                              Price       Hedged   Consumption
                                            per Gallon  (thousands)   Hedged

    Third Quarter 2007                         $2.107       1,008        3%
    Fourth Quarter 2007                        $2.166         840        3%
    First Quarter 2008                         $2.253         168        1%



    Second Quarter Highlights and Recent Events

    -- In early July, the U.S. Department of Transportation's monthly Consumer
       Air Travel Report for May ranked Hawaiian #1 for on-time performance,
       fewest cancellations and fewest misplaced bags.  Hawaiian was also
       ranked #3 for fewest complaints.  With this result, Hawaiian has posted
       the #1 on-time performance reported by the DOT in 40 of the past 43
       months.
    -- In its July issue, Consumer Reports gave Hawaiian a "Best Buy" rating
       for offering the "best combination of service and price." Hawaiian was
       one of only four airlines nationwide and the only one serving Hawaii to
       receive the magazine's top rating.
    -- In its June issue, Travel + Leisure's 2007 Worlds Best Service Awards
       rated Hawaiian highest of all domestic carriers serving Hawaii and the
       #3 domestic carrier overall.
    -- In June, Hawaiian announced the appointment of Rick Peterson as Vice
       President of Marketing and Sales.  Previously Vice President of e-
       commerce, Peterson has led the development of Hawaiian's successful
       online marketing programs for the past decade, including a series of
       innovative enhancements to its frequent flyer program, HawaiianMiles,
       and the company's industry-leading new website.
    -- In May, culminating six months of studying the company's management
       structure, Hawaiian released 98 non-union employees in administrative
       positions throughout the company and eliminated an additional 38
       unfilled non-union positions as part of a broad effort to realign its
       managerial and administrative structure with the changing nature of its
       business.
    -- In mid-May, Hawaiian announced a new code share agreement with Korean
       Air.  The agreement expands the range of travel options for Korean
       Air's customers coming to Hawaii and eases their flight connections
       between Asia, Hawaii and the Western U.S.
    -- In late April, Hawaiian added Continental's U.S. routes to its frequent
       flyer benefits. Hawaiian members are now able to earn and redeem
       HawaiianMiles anytime they fly Continental Airlines in the U.S.,
       including Continental Express flights operated by ExpressJet Airlines
       and Chautauqua Airlines, as well as select Continental Connection
       flights operated by CommutAir.

Investor Conference Call

Hawaiian Holdings' quarterly earnings conference call is scheduled to begin later today (Monday, July 30, 2007) at 5:00 p.m., Eastern Time (USA). The conference call will be broadcast live over the Internet. Investors may listen to the live audio webcast on the investor relations section of the Company's website at http://www.HawaiianAirlines.com. For those who are not available for the live broadcast, the call will be archived on Hawaiian's investor website.

About Hawaiian Airlines

The nation's top-ranked airline for service in the 2007 Airline Quality Ratings, Hawaiian also led all U.S. carriers in on-time performance for 2004, 2005 and 2006 (including a record 36 consecutive months from November 2003 to October 2006,) and in fewest misplaced bags for 2005 and 2006, as reported by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Consumer surveys by Conde Nast Traveler, Travel + Leisure, and Zagat all rank Hawaiian as the top domestic airline serving Hawaii.

Now in its 78th year of continuous service in Hawaii, Hawaiian is the state's biggest and longest-serving airline, as well as the second largest provider of passenger air service between the U.S. mainland and Hawaii. Hawaiian offers nonstop service to Hawaii from more U.S. gateway cities than any other airline (nine), as well as service to Australia, American Samoa and Tahiti. Hawaiian also provides approximately 100 daily jet flights among the Hawaiian Islands.

Hawaiian Airlines, Inc. is a subsidiary of Hawaiian Holdings, Inc. (Amex: HA). Additional information is available at HawaiianAirlines.com.

Forward Looking Statements

The foregoing information contains certain forward-looking statements that reflect the Company's current views with respect to certain current and future events and financial performance. These forward-looking statements are and will be, as the case may be, subject to many risks, uncertainties and factors relating to the Company's operations and business environment which may cause the Company's actual results to be materially different from any future results, expressed or implied, in these forward-looking statements. Any forward-looking statements in this release are based upon information available to the Company on the date of this release. The Company does not undertake to publicly update or revise its forward-looking statements even if experience or future changes make it clear that any statements expressed or implied therein will not be realized. Additional information on risk factors that could potentially affect the Company's financial results may be found in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.



    Hawaiian Holdings, Inc.
    Consolidated Statements of Operations (in thousands, except for per share
    data) (unaudited)

                                       Three Months Ended   Six Months Ended
                                            June 30,            June 30
                                         2007      2006      2007      2006

    Operating Revenue:
      Passenger                        $222,167  $202,157  $414,724  $391,747
      Cargo                               7,454     7,830    14,444    15,918
      Charter                             2,213     1,951     4,616     4,225
      Other                              12,350    12,556    25,590    24,694
        Total                           244,184   224,494   459,374   436,584

    Operating Expenses:
      Aircraft fuel, including taxes and
       oil                               68,164    59,216   127,458   116,178
      Wages and benefits                 59,946    56,057   117,943   114,226
      Aircraft rent                      24,439    27,164    48,579    54,522
      Maintenance materials and repairs  23,236    18,262    48,298    35,034
      Aircraft and passenger servicing   13,847    11,760    27,937    23,757
      Commissions and other selling      14,996    12,302    28,380    25,206
      Depreciation and amortization      11,169     6,961    21,395    13,725
      Other rentals and landing fees      6,818     6,149    13,803    12,064
      Other                              22,168    17,606    42,310    37,449
        Total                           244,783   215,477   476,103   432,161

    Operating Loss                         (599)    9,017   (16,729)    4,423

    Nonoperating Income (Expense):
      Interest and amortization of debt
       discounts and issuance costs      (6,414)   (4,533)  (12,956)   (8,469)
      Losses due to redemption,
       extinguishment and modification
       of long-term debt                     --   (28,032)       --   (31,104)
      Interest income                     2,374     3,037     5,195     5,466
      Capitalized interest                  400       960     1,309     1,259
      Other, net                           (963)   (2,519)   (1,811)   (5,753)
        Total                            (4,603)  (31,087)   (8,263)  (38,601)

    Loss Before Income Taxes             (5,202)  (22,070)  (24,992)  (34,178)

      Income tax expense (benefit)       (1,261)    4,314    (9,159)    4,498

    Net Loss                            $(3,941) $(26,384) $(15,833) $(38,676)

    Net Loss Per Common Stock Share:
      Basic                              $(0.08)   $(0.56)   $(0.34)   $(0.82)
      Diluted                            $(0.08)   $(0.56)   $(0.34)   $(0.82)

    Weighted Average Number of
    Common Stock Shares Outstanding:
      Basic                              47,153    47,171    47,153    47,126
      Diluted                            47,153    47,171    47,153    47,126



    Hawaiian Holdings, Inc.
    Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
    (in millions, except for CASM data) (unaudited)

                                  Three Months Ended      Six Months Ended
                                       June 30,               June 30,
                                   2007        2006       2007        2006

    GAAP operating expenses      $244.8      $215.5      $476.1      $432.2
      Aircraft fuel, including
       taxes and oil               68.2        59.2       127.5       116.2
    Adjusted operating expenses  $176.6      $156.3      $348.6      $316.0


    Available Seat Miles        2,311.8     1,944.9     4,472.9     3,841.0

    CASM                    10.59 cents 11.08 cents 10.64 cents 11.25 cents
       Less aircraft fuel          2.95        3.05        2.84        3.02
    CASM - ex-fuel           7.64 cents  8.03 cents  7.80 cents  8.23 cents


SOURCE Hawaiian Holdings, Inc.

CONTACT: Company, Peter Ingram, CFO, +1-808-835-3030,

peter.ingram@hawaiianair.com, or Media, Keoni Wagner, VP Public Affairs,

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Investor Relations, Allyson Pooley of Integrated Corporate Relations,

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