BUSINESS BRIEFS
Hawaiian, Delta partner on miles
Advertiser Staff
Hawaiian Airlines and Delta Air Lines announced a partnership yesterday that will allow their customers to interchange frequent flier miles between the two airlines.
The agreement allows members of HawaiianMiles to earn and redeem miles on all Delta flights systemwide. Delta's SkyMiles members may earn and redeem miles for travel on all interisland flights operated by Hawaiian. Additionally, SkyMiles members can earn and redeem miles on Hawaiian's nonstop Honolulu-Sydney, Australia service, as well as its new nonstop service between Honolulu and Manila, Philippines, that launches April 14.
Delta SkyMiles members will earn base miles, class of service and elite tier bonuses on eligible fares of flights operated by Hawaiian. HawaiianMiles members will earn miles flown in coach and miles flown plus 50 percent bonus miles in business or first class when traveling on Delta.
KEIKI ART WILL GRACE YELLOW PAGES
Hawaiian Telcom Yellow Pages will once again feature art by O'ahu children in its 2008-2009 O'ahu directory.
The company's O'ahu Keiki Art Contest is open to all children in kindergarten through 12th grade. One hundred pieces of art will be selected for placement throughout the directory.
Students will be asked to illustrate this year's theme, "Why I Love Hawai'i," through their art. First-, second- and third-place prizes will be awarded in four categories: Kindergarten to second grade, third to fifth grade, sixth to eighth grade, and ninth to 12th grade. First-place winners will receive $250, second-place $150 and third-place $75. In addition, each school with a first-place winner will receive $500. All students participating in the contest will also be entered into a grand prize drawing for a chance to win a Nintendo DS Lite from Toys 'n Joys.
The following media can be used: color pens, pencils, crayons, chalk, watercolor or acrylic. The finished product should be dark enough to be easily scanned. Entries must be postmarked by April 18 and mailed to: Hawaiian Telcom Yellow Pages, Keiki Art Contest, c/o Communications Pacific, 745 Fort St., Penthouse, Honolulu, HI 96813. For entry forms and templates, visit www.HTYellowPages.com, or call Stephanie Ortega at 543-3548.
FHB EXPANDS ONLINE SERVICES
First Hawaiian Bank yesterday launched FHB Direct, a service that allows customers to open a free checking account online without going into a branch.
Customers also may sign up for FHB Online, a free service that allows customers to manage their banking accounts online.
"FHB Direct and FHB Online are part of First Hawaiian's commitment to provide the most advanced online banking solutions for our customers," said Don Horner, president and chief executive officer of First Hawaiian Bank.
$65,000 RAISED FOR WHALE STUDIES
Whale Quest Kapalua raised more than $65,000 during a three-day educational symposium last month at Kapalua Resort, according to parent company Maui Land & Pineapple Co. Inc.
The free public event attracted thousands of participants who enjoyed educational forums by well-known whale researchers and marine biologists, interactive displays as well as art and photo exhibitions.
Funds were raised through whale-watching excursions, a charity golf tournament and the auction of a trip to Antarctica donated by National Geographic Expeditions.
Proceeds from the gathering will benefit Whale Quest Kapalua's three designated beneficiaries: Whale Trust, Center for Whale Studies and Hawai'i Whale Research Foundation.
