But one thing is for sure, after all is said and done, “Hawaiian Airlines” as we know it now, is going to look much different to those who grew up flying them.
The State Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT) and the Hawai‘i Housing Finance & Development Corporation (HHFDC) have recently confirmed that the state contracts previously held by SMS Research & Marketing Services, which recently shut down operations, have been transferred to other entities.
It seems, the company has fallen on hard times, and its owner took out a loan to bridge the funding gap the company was experiencing, starting in August of 2024.
And if this shutdown stands, SMS becomes yet another reminder of the ever-changing landscape of businesses, of all kinds, in Hawai‘i.
As the aviation industry continues to evolve, it will be fascinating to observe how these developments unfold and shape the future of air travel, particularly in Hawaii, for residents and tourists alike.
Hawaii’s low unemployment rate becomes a double-edged sword under the current funding formula. While it boasts low jobless numbers, this very metric cuts the state short on crucial training funds. The current system prioritizes quantity over quality, leaving residents stuck in low-wage jobs with limited upward mobility.
So, if Hawaiian were to target someone to buy out, who would it be, if we were examining setting up a hub on the mainland, and starting mainland-only services? In research, PHwSF has come up with this list of potentials,
The Star-Advertiser has been sold again to another entity, and the uncertainty of what happens next to the stateʻs storied newspaper emerges again.
So, to Oprah Winfrey, Politics Hawaii suggests that you don’t take the offer to go to Washington. Stay in Hawaiʻi, stay in Maui, the return on investment is better.
As this blogger has been recuperating from rotator cuff surgery since the middle of March, the discussion on the viability…