Business Briefs

Reported by Star-Bulletin staff & wire

Tuesday, June 2, 1998

Aloha Air
enhances perks

Aloha Airlines said it is doubling its frequent flier credits for the summer and cutting the number of flights needed to qualify for a free interisland ticket.

Aloha said today that from yesterday through Aug. 31, members of its AlohaPass plan will be credited with two flights every time they take one and the number of flight credits to qualify for a free trip will be down to 10, from the previous 15.

That means five flights will build up enough credits for a free ticket.

Starting July 1, AlohaPass members also will be able to combine their credits with those of up to three eligible family members, the airline said.

Aloha said its AlohaPass credits have no expiration date.

Also, Aloha and United airlines exchange frequent flier benefits and users of First Hawaiian Bank's Aloha AirAwards credit card and Foodland's Maikai'i card earn Aloha points.

Delivery company buys Hawaiian Island Courier

Courier Corp. of Hawaii has acquired Hawaiian Island Courier and Logistics for an undisclosed price.

The acquisition will strengthen Courier's product offerings, especially to and from the mainland, the company said.

Courier currently provides delivery services in the islands. Hawaiian provides logistical support for several mainland and Hawaii companies.

Long John Silver's files Chapter 11 bankruptcy

LEXINGTON, Ky. -- Saddled with heavy debt, the Long John Silver's Restaurants Inc. seafood chain has filed for protection from creditors under Chapter 11 of the federal bankruptcy laws.

Long John Silver's has about 1,300 seafood and chicken restaurants in 37 states and two foreign countries.

The company listed liabilities of $457.3 million and assets of $329.1 million in the filing which was made after business hours yesterday in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Delaware, where the firm is incorporated.

McDonald's workers trying to form a union

CLEVELAND -- Two McDonald's workers who led the nation's first strike against the hamburger chain went to the National Labor Relations Board yesterday to try and unionize their local restaurant. The workers presented 21 union sign-up cards at the board's Cleveland office.

Jed Greene, owner of the McDonald's, said he doubts the unionization will be allowed.

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