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United to start flying Chicago-Maui-Kona
United Airlines is launching a daily roundtrip flight from Chicago to Maui with continuing service to Kona. The service will return directly to Chicago from Kona.
CORRECTION
Tuesday, August 3, 2004United Airlines is offering introductory one-way fares of $363 and $320 between Chicago and Maui or Kona. A story on Page C1 Wednesday incorrectly said the fares were round-trip.
The Honolulu Star-Bulletin strives to make its news report fair and accurate. If you have a question or comment about news coverage, call Editor Frank Bridgewater at 529-4791 or email him at corrections@starbulletin.com.United will begin flying the route Dec. 16 using a 348-seat Boeing 777 aircraft. United recently restarted a daily nonstop flight between Chicago and Honolulu.
The airline is offering introductory roundtrip fares between Chicago and Maui or Kona of $363 for travel from Dec. 16 to Jan. 7, and $320 from Jan. 8 to March 8. Restrictions apply.
Hawaiian Air seeks extension
Hawaiian Airlines trustee Joshua Gotbaum and Boeing Capital Corp., the airline's primary aircraft lessor, filed a joint motion yesterday seeking a 12th extension to continue discussions on restructuring their aircraft lease agreements. The new extension expires Aug. 31.Without the extension, Boeing Capital would have the right to repossess its planes under federal bankruptcy law. Hawaiian is trying to renegotiate leases with Boeing on 14 planes that comprise the airline's interisland fleet.
A hearing also has been set for today on a request by Gotbaum and Hawaiian's unsecured creditors' committee to push back reorganization plan deadlines about one month to give them more time to study proposals.
Recall does not affect all Camrys
A recent national recall of Toyota Camry vehicles built in North America does not include cars sold by dealers in Hawaii, which are made in Japan, Toyota-Hawaii said yesterday.Toyota Motor Corp. has said it will take back 129,000 units of one of its most popular cars to replace airbags that don't inflate properly.
Car owners who suspect their Camry was made in the United States should contact a Toyota service center for diagnosis and repair, at no cost, Toyota-Hawaii said.
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[ Hawaii Inc. ]
NEW JOBS
>> Brett Hill Construction has appointed two employees to management positions. Gregg Kodama has been appointed senior project engineer/project manager. He previously served as a Hawaiian Dredging Construction Co. project manager. Andrea Stephenson has been appointed contracts coordinator. She will be responsible for internal contract compliance and the company's government construction practice. She previously worked for the federal government in contracts and budget compliance in the Asia-Pacific area.>> KHNL/KFVE-TV has appointed Steve Hiramoto local sales manager. He recently served as the KHON-TV and KGMB-TV national sales manager. He has more than 24 years experience.
>> The National Kidney Foundation of Hawaii has appointed Lori Arizumi communications manager. She will be responsible for coordinating public awareness activities, communication and promotional campaigns for the company's programs and services. She most recently founded Prime, Hawaii's Senior Magazine, serving as publisher/editor.
>> Roselani Ice Cream on Maui has appointed two employees to management positions. Michael Webb has been appointed plant engineer. He will be responsible for overseeing the installation of the company's upgraded automatic ice-cream filler. Diane Lee has been appointed brand manager. She previously served as the first Maui Coastal Land Trust program associate.
