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Hawaiian Air gets more kudos

Advertiser Staff

Hawaiian Airlines once again led all U.S. airlines in July, with 97 percent of its flights arriving on time.

Hawaiian also was ranked No. 1 in baggage handling during its busiest month of the year, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation, and had no consumer complaints.

"Not only are we setting records for punctuality, but we are also leading the nation when it comes to baggage-handling performance and the fewest number of complaints about our service," said Mark Dunkerley, airline president and chief operating officer.

Five honored by tourism bureau

Five organizations received the annual Maile Award yesterday at the Hawai'i Visitors and Convention Bureau's 102nd annual luncheon.

The NFL Pro Bowl, Japan Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, The Gas Company and the Waikiki Aquarium earned the prestigious award for their quality of service to tourism and the community as it relates to celebrating their silver, golden, diamond or centennial anniversaries that year.

Former Gov. George Ariyoshi and Fred Duerr, retiring general manager of Kona Village Resort, were given 2004 Mahalo Awards for their contributions to the state's tourism industry.