Profit sharing checks are being hand-delivered to employees today by company department heads and managers around the system. Company President and CEO Paul J. Casey personally delivered checks to several of Hawaiian's longest-serving employees on duty today, including mechanic Clay Silva, who tops the company seniority list at a remarkable 52 years. Hawaiian Airlines ended 1998 a stronger, more efficient company with growing revenues and one of the most competitive cost structures in the business. They are providing the high service levels that are contributing to increased revenues.
Employees deserve to share in the company's success.
The payments were made in accordance with a Profit Bonus Plan adopted by the company in 1996. Individual shares are calculated based on a percentage of each employee's W-2 earnings for the year. Founded in Honolulu 69 years ago, Hawaiian Airlines is Hawaii's longest-serving and largest airline, and the nation's 12th largest carrier. Hawaiian's fleet of McDonnell Douglas DC9s provides award-winning service on more than 150 jet flights daily among the islands of Hawaii. Hawaiian also operates a fleet of McDonnell Douglas widebody DC10 aircraft on 14 flights a day between Hawaii and the U.S. mainland.