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Hawaiian Airlines launches service to Austin

Craig T. Kojima
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Hawaiian Airlines celebrated its inaugural service Wednesday between Honolulu and Austin, Texas, with a gate ceremony featuring music, remarks by President and CEO Peter Ingram and state officials, and a blessing.
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Amani and Erich Albertsen took in the performance by dancers Jon Lum Lung and Jorin Young and the music of Kawika Trask and the Serenaders.
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Married for 52 years, Julie and Linzy Hotz of Papaikou were headed to Austin.
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A 278-seat Airbus A330 from Honolulu to Austin departs Wednesday and Saturday.
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Peter Ingram, President and CEO, of Hawaiian Airlines, stood next to Kumu Keoni Martin during the blessing.
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Pualani King sits with her granddaughter, Amina Albertsen, before boarding the flight for Austin.
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Genesis Biaz and her son were headed to Austin.

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