Hawaiian Air doubles down on free in-flight refreshments

By Dave Segal

POSTED: 01:30 a.m. HST, Aug 07, 2012

~~<p>Hawaiian Airlines CEO Mark Dunkerley said it is "illogical" for his company to spend $25 million a year on free food and drinks, but it is going to keep doing it anyway.</p>
<p>The state's largest carrier said Monday it is ratcheting up its economy-class in-flight service to the mainland to include a new menu, a complimentary glass of wine and a free tropical cocktail before landing.</p>
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Hawaiian Airlines CEO Mark Dunkerley said it is "illogical" for his company to spend $25 million a year on free food and drinks, but it is going to keep doing it anyway.

The state's largest carrier said Monday it is ratcheting up its economy-class in-flight service to the mainland to include a new menu, a complimentary glass of wine and a free tropical cocktail before landing. Login for more...