MESA AIR
GROUP unveiled the name, launch date and introductory
fares for the low-fare inter-island service it plans to offer in
Hawaii, and began taking reservations. Mesa is calling the airline
Go! and plans to launch the service June 9 with introductory
one-way fares as low as $39. Reservations can be made at www.iflygo.com or by
calling (888) IFLYGO2. Hawaiian Airlines, however, still is trying
to make "Go!" stop. Hawaiian recently filed a lawsuit alleging Mesa
is launching inter-island service based on propriety business
information it obtained from Hawaiian when the airline was in
bankruptcy. Hawaiian is asking the court for an injunction that
would prevent Mesa from launching the service for at least two
years.
CLASSIC
RESORTS is offering travel agents one free night at
associated Maui and Big Island properties for every five nights
they book for clients. The offer, valid through 2006, carries no
limits to the number of nights agents can earn for themselves. Go
to www.rewards.classicresorts.com for more
information.
THE KAPALUA
LAND CO. announced that golf course designer Tom Fazio
will create a members-only course at the Kapalua Resort in West
Maui. The new 18-hole course will take the place of the current
Village Course, which will close by February 2007.
HILTON
HAWAIIAN VILLAGE has officially opened its $6 million
Ocean Crystal Chapel, which seats 70 people. Japan-based Best
Bridal Hawaii will operate the chapel in partnership with Hilton.
Go to www.hiltonhawaiianvillage.com/weddings/ceremony-venues.asp
for more information.
THE
POLYNESIAN CULTURAL CENTER will host the 14th annual World
Fireknife Competition May 18 to 20. Over 40 competitors in adult
and junior categories will dance and twirl flaming knives in front
of an audience. The championship round is slated for May 20 at 8
p.m. Go to www.polynesia.com for information and
tickets.