Aloha, Aloha Airlines
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I Am in Control Day
HAWAIIAN WORD OF THE DAY — Olo Hana: Strike PIDGIN WORD OF THE DAY— Slekim: Strike HAWAIIAN PROVERB OF THE DAY — “It is work that causes red, hot eyes.” HAOLE SAYING OF THE DAY — “When work is a pleasure, life is a joy.” - Gorky
March 30th, 2008: One year ago today, Hawaii’s Aloha Airlines abruptly goes out of business. More >
March 30th, 1979: United Airlines, which at this time was the only airline to serve Hawaii from the United States mainland, is hit by a massive machinists strike. It grounds all aircraft for several weeks. Tourists in Hawaii are stranded and many become strapped for cash. Vacationers from the mainland fail to take holiday here. The tourist industry calls the strike a disaster, and it becomes one of the prime motivators to opening the air channel to several other airlines.
