Hawaiian Holdings Inc is a US-American aviation company based in Honolulu, Hawaii. It was founded in 1929 and has been in operation since 1927. The airline operates today as a holding company for both Hawaiian Airlines and Ohana by Hawaiian. Founded as Inter-Island Airways, the company began its success story with the goal of transporting passengers between the islands of Hawaii. The founder of the company, Stanley C. Kennedy, invested $10,000 in this project and purchased a twin-engine aircraft of the Sikorsky S-38 type, which could carry 8 passengers. In comparison, several airlines today operate aircraft that can carry more than 800 people per flight. Much has changed since then, but Hawaiian Holdings Inc is still an important player in the aviation industry, with a fleet of over 60 aircraft, including Boeing 717, Airbus A321neo, and Airbus A330. The company serves a variety of destinations in Asia, North America, the South Pacific, and Hawaii, and also offers cargo and postal services. The airline has adapted its business model over the years and developed new business areas. Hawaiian Holdings Inc is no longer just an airline today, but a company that includes various business areas such as transportation services, tourism, and real estate. In 2013, Hawaiian Airlines launched a new subsidiary called Ohana by Hawaiian. The operating model is unique here, as it offers both passenger and freight services within the Hawaiian Islands. The company not only transports people but also cargo to the more remote islands where overland transportation is difficult. In addition to its flight services, Hawaiian Holdings Inc also operates a tourism business that focuses on marketing Hawaiian vacation experiences and activities. It offers travelers a variety of tours, sightseeing, culinary experiences, and water activities. The company also has its own hotels and resorts under the name Hawaiian Airlines' Hale, including the Westin Hawaii in Maui and the Sheraton Waikiki in Honolulu. However, Hawaiian Holdings Inc remains primarily an airline focused on meeting the needs of a diverse customer base, consisting of business travelers, vacationers, locals, and aircraft cargo customers. The airline offers various classes of cabin, including first-class and business-class seats, to enable travel with more comfort and convenience. Hawaiian Airlines also celebrates Hawaiian culture on its flights by offering Hawaiian dishes, music, and movies, as well as the flight crew wearing Aloha shirts and Lei attire. Overall, Hawaiian Holdings Inc has successfully adapted its business model to the changing trends and needs of the travel industry and is now a vital player in the aviation industry and beyond.