NEWS RELEASE

Honolulu – go! today announced a new marketing partnership with J. Samuels Signature Homes. Beginning February 1, 2009, J. Samuels Signature Homes’ clients will receive go!Miles frequent flyer points when concluding their real estate transaction. Visitors to any J. Samuels Signature Homes’ office or one of their ‘open house’ events will also have the opportunity to learn more about go! and will be encouraged to sign up for the airline’s go!Miles loyalty program.

The two companies will collaborate in promoting the program via their respective marketing channels including www.iflygo.com ; IFLYGO in-flight magazine; JS Signature Homes’ Buyers Guide and retail offices throughout O’ahu, and through newspaper advertisements and co-branded signage.

“We are very excited to launch this program with the most innovative and value-driven real estate agency on O`ahu,” said Joe Bock, go! Chief Marketing Officer. “go!’s continued success comes from offering the people of Hawai`i the best service at the lowest possible prices so this partnership program is a natural fit for both companies focused on delivering great value and outstanding customer service,” Mr. Bock continued.

“This provides yet another unique benefit to J. Samuels customers,” said Marifrances Krstic, J. Samuels Signature Homes Senior Vice President. “We are continually looking for additional benefits we can provide our home buyers and sellers and have found an outstanding and like-minded partner in go!,” she continued.

Passengers who register for go! Miles frequent flyer program are able to earn go! Miles redeemable for travel and can earn 500 miles just by registering online. Members of the program also receive go!’s monthly newsletter with frequent opportunities to win free neighbor island and mainland vacation getaways! Additional information is available and tickets can be booked online at www.iflygo.com or by calling toll free 1-888-IFLYGO2.

NEWS RELEASE

Honolulu – go! today reported its December 2008 traffic figures which included a 67.12% load factor, up from 65.79% for the same period in 2007. Last month go! recorded 58,833 passenger enplanements, a 14.4% increase over the 51,419 passengers carried in December 2007. The airline also generated 13.23 million available seat miles and 8.88 million revenue passenger miles versus 11.40 million available seat miles and 7.50 million revenue passenger miles in December 2007.

go! also reported its 2008 year-end traffic figures and noted significant growth over its 2007 operations, including a 17.16% increase in revenue passenger miles, a 16.32% increase in available seat miles, a 15.18% increase in total passenger enplanements and a 0.5% increase in total load factor.

Dec Results Dec-08 Dec-07 Change
RPM (000) 8,881 7,504 18.35%
ASM (000) 13,232 11,406 16.01%
Passengers Carried 58,833 51,419 14.42%
Load Factor 67.12% 65.79% + 1.3 pts
 
Year-to-Date Results YTD 08 YTD 07 Change
RPM (000) 116,294 99,262 17.16%
ASM (000) 171,896 147,778 16.32%
Passengers Carried 796,507 691,533 15.18%
Load Factor 67.65% 67.17% + 0.5 pts

“We are extremely pleased that in spite of falling tourism and a difficult economic environment, go! posted a significant increase in all traffic related categories in December versus last year ,” said Mesa Air Group Chairman and CEO Jonathan Ornstein. “Unlike the conventional view regarding the economy in general, we are optimistic 2009 will be a year of continuing progress and opportunity for go!. At our current pace, go! will soon celebrate flying our 2,000,000th passenger. In June we will begin our 4th year serving the people and communities of Hawai’i bringing families and friends together with the best service at the lowest possible cost. In addition we look forward to the conclusion of our settlement agreement and the rebranding of go! under the Aloha name,” Mr. Ornstein said. “We thank all of our passengers who travel with us every day and have demonstrated their support this past year, as well as all of our people who do a truly great job providing outstanding service.”

Paul Skellon, VP go! said,” As a result of stronger than anticipated traffic in recent months and the encouraging trend in advanced bookings, we have decided to add another aircraft to our fleet beginning this spring. We are now finalizing the new schedule and expect to add service in each of our markets of Kahului, Maui; Kona and Hilo, the Big Island and Lihue, Kaua’i.” Mr. Skellon added,” The addition of another aircraft is a further demonstration of our commitment to the people and businesses of Hawai’i.”

NEWS RELEASE

Honolulu – go! announced that beginning today, Aloha Contract Services will provide full passenger service, ramp operations support and baggage services for all go! flights operating in Kahului, Maui; Lihue, Kaua’i and Kona, on the Big Island. The contract will cover approximately 46 flights per day and have a value of $6 million per year.

“As Hawai’i’s low fare airline, go! is committed to serving the people, communities and businesses of Hawai’i with the very best service at the lowest possible prices,” said Mesa Air Group Chairman and CEO, Jonathan Ornstein. “Today we welcome the people of Aloha Contract Services to go!’s extended family. We believe their extensive local market experience and well known dedication will provide the very high standards of customer service we are dedicated to offering our passengers,” Mr. Ornstein said

Iflygo - the in flight magazine for go!   (January/February 2009)

 

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