HONOLULU January 20, 2010 – go! Mokulele announced preliminary traffic from its joint-venture operations for December 2009. The combined operations generated 12.48 million available seat miles and 8.20 million revenue passenger miles versus 13.23 million available seat miles and 8.89 million revenue passenger miles in December 2008. go! Mokulele recorded a 65.55 percent load factor compared to 67.12 percent for the same period in 2008 while passenger enplanements were 59,857, a 1.74 percent increase over the 58,833 passengers carried in December 2008. go! Mokulele recorded a 77 percent on time performance for December 2009.

December Results                           Dec-09      Dec-08    Change  

Revenue Passenger Miles (000)           8,183        8,881     -7.86%                 

Available Seat Miles (000)                 12,484       13,232     -5.65%                 

Passengers Carried                           59,857      58,833       1.74%                  

Load Factor                                      65.55%      67.12%     (1.6) pts                                                                                                       

Year-to-date Results                        YTD 09        YTD 08    Change 

Revenue Passenger Miles (000)          102,099       116,294     -12.21%               

Available Seat Miles (000)                  152,477        171,896    -11.30%               

Passengers Carried                           714,575        796,507    -10.29%               

Load Factor                                       66.96%        67.65%     (0.7) pts

Paul Skellon, Vice President go! Mokulele said, “We are delighted with the synergies and benefits resulting from our recent joint-venture agreement between go! and Mokulele.” Mr. Skellon continued, “Both brands continue to perform well and have demonstrated they compliment each other nicely.”

“Mesa Air Group Chairman and CEO, Jonathan Ornstein said, “I am cautiously optimistic that as confidence returns to the travel market in 2010 our convenient schedules and low fares will continue to make an important contribution to the growth and development of tourism and business throughout Hawaii.”  Mr. Ornstein added,” I would like to take this opportunity to thank the people of Hawaii for their continued support and wish them, our partners and all the team at go! Mokulele, a safe, prosperous 2010.”

Mesa currently operates 130 aircraft with approximately 700 daily system departures to 127 cities, 41 states, Canada and Mexico. Mesa operates as Delta Connection, US Airways Express and United Express under contractual agreements with Delta Air Lines, US Airways and United Airlines, respectively, and independently as go! Mokulele. This operation links Honolulu to the neighbor island airports of Hilo, Kona, Kahului, Ho’olehua and Lihue. The Company, founded by Larry and Janie Risley in New Mexico in 1982, has approximately 3,500 employees.

This press release contains various forward-looking statements that are based on management's beliefs, as well as assumptions made by and information currently available to management. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable; it can give no assurance that such expectations will prove to have been correct. Such statements are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those anticipated, estimated, projected or expected.

For further information please contact:

Paul Skellon
Vice President go! Mokulele

Tel. + 808 838 7900

LOOKS

Aloha, Progressive 

The struggle between modern and old is something Hawaii residents feel daily. Yet, it’s within this clash that the true beauty of this land emerges.  

After all, cultural evolution gives the people of Hawaii the ability to create. Whether it be, in a fashion house like Sig Zane, or cultivating community sustainable food like MA’O Farms. Although in completely different industries, both locally owned brands take traditional concepts and put fresh a perspective that empowers youth. 

Hawaii inspires both fashion and nature, and will continue growing by nurturing future generations. 
 

Mahina is blinging in assorted CLOTH jewels, a Tiffany Canonigo and stylist ti leaf mini, and black mesh belt by Philip Lim 3.1.

Akea in a Sig Zane Po dark blue Nfall Moekahilaulii shirt, Four Star Indigo Denim from  APB Skate, Oakley Frog Skin from Soltice and stylist’s hat.

Saisha is popin’ her collar in a black Sig Zane Kehaukea buttondown, a Paradisus silver Lauhala cuff, Rene’s vintage chandelier earrings and stylist’s belt.

Saisha is glowing in a bandeau by CLOTH and stylist, multiple Paradisus silver dog tags, black silk CLOTH pants and stylist’s suspenders.

Akea is a vision of old and new in a navy malo, Tiffany Canonigo stripe tie and black leather belt and stylist’s hat. 

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INNOV8 EVENTS -  JANUARY :: FEBRUARY

Oahu Events ::

EAST-WEST CENTER 50TH ANNIVERSARY GALA DINNER

Date: January 9th 2010

Place: Hilton Hawaiian Village 2005 Kalia Road, Honolulu

Cost: Individual tickets $250, Preminum tables of 10 $2,500 - $50,000

Contact: call (808) 944-7105
or visit www.EastWestCenter.org/giving.

SONY OPEN IN HAWAII

Date: January 11th 2010

Place: WAIALAE COUNTRY CLUB 4997 Kahala Ave. Honolulu

Cost: $15 preselae, $20 at the gate

Contact: Waialae Pro Golf Shop - Phone: (808) 732-1457

BILL COSBY

Date: January 15th, 2010

Place: Neal S. Blaisdell Concert Hall, 777 Ward Avenue, Honolulu

Time: 6:30pm

Contact: www.ticketmaster.com

ONCE-A-MONTH PUNK

Date: January 16th, 2010 Show starts at 10pm

Place: Waikiki Sand Box 2260 Kuhio Ave. Honolulu,

Cost: 21+ only, $10 cover 

NIGHT MARKET AT ALOHA TOWER

Date: January 20th 2010

Place: The Waterfront, 1 Aloha Tower Drive, Aloha Tower Marketplace, Honolulu

Cost: Free

Contact: Email: [email protected] Phone: 808-545-5900

CACAO FESTIVAL (Chocolate Recipe Contest & Tastings)

Date: Sunday January 31st, 2010

Place:  Waialua Estate Coffee & Chocolate

Description: guest judges including - chocolatier Melanie Boudar and food-writer Martha Chang evaluating five categories: confections, baked goods, savory, Hawaiian grown chocolate and keiki) Chef Demos, Book Signing, mini tour to Cacao Orchards, Nutritional Counseling, Educational booths, face-painting, and arts & crafts for the kids. Join us for a day of chocolaty fun!

BEGINNERS BALLROOM, LATIN, SWING CLASS

Date: Tuesday, February 02, 2010 7pm -9pm

Place: Starstruck Studios 805 Ahukini St Honolulu,

Contact: Email: [email protected]

Phone: 808-395-0976

HAWAII SLAMS FIRST THURSDAYS SLAM POETRY COMPETITION

Date: February 4th, 2010 at 8:30pm – 11:30pm

Place: Pipeline Café 805 Pohukaina St. Honolulu

Cost: $3 before 8:30pm, $5 after

Contact: Kealoha 808-387-9664 [email protected]

ONG KING ARTS CENTER FIRST FRIDAY

Date: Friday February 5th, 2010, 5pm- 2am

Place: Ong King Arts Center 184 N. King St. Honolulu,

Cost: $10

Contact: Email: [email protected] Phone: 808-428-3233

THE WHITE SNAKE

Date: February 5, 6, 10, 11, 12, 13 at 8pm / February 7th,14th at 2pm

Place: University of Hawaii, Manoa Kennedy Theatre, 1770 E West Road, Honolulu

Cost: $18 Advance, $22 Regular; $20 Seniors & Military & UH Faculty/Staff, $15 Students

Contact: Phone: (808) 956-7655

BRIAN MCKNIGHT

Date: February 14th, 2010, Show starts at 7pm

Place: Neal S. Blaisdell Concert Hall, 777 Ward Avenue, Honolulu

Contact: www.ticketmaster.com Phone: 808-591-2211

WAIKIKI ARTFEST

Date: Saturday, February 27, 2010 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Place: Kapiolani Park Kalakaua Ave. & Monsaratt Ave. Honolulu

Contact: Nancy Calhoun Email: [email protected] Phone: (808)696-6717

Haleiwa Farmers Market :: Ongoing

Date: Every Sunday (9am - 1pm)

Place: Haleiwa, North Shore

Contact: www.haleiwafarmersmarket.com

EcoLounge :: Ongoing

Date: Every Third Thursday

Place: Indigo (Chinatown)

Contact: www.honuguide.com/ecolounge

Lulu’s Unplugged :: Ongoing

Every Friday at Lulu’s Waikiki

Local progressive bands play for FREE

For more information visit luluswaikiki.com

Surf Happenings :: Oahu

VOLCOM-PUFFERFISH OAHU

Date: January 23rd, 2010

Place: Maile Point, Oahu

VOLCOM-PUFFERFISH BIG ISLAND

Date: February 13th 2010

Place: Banyans, Big Island - Hawaii

Maui Events ::

STAND UP FOR WOMEN’S HEALTH AND FITNESS

Date: Saturday, January 9th, 2010, 8am to 2pm

Place: Wailea's Ulua Beach, In front of the Four Seasons on the beach

Contact: Contact: Suzie Cooney Phone: 808-283-2121 Email: [email protected]

Kumu Kahua Theater: "Voices from Okinawa"

Date: Friday, January 15th, 2010 to Saturday, January 16th, 2010

Time: 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm

Place: Maui Arts and Cultural Center

Contact: 808-242-7469 box office

NEW SHANGHAI CIRCUS

Date: Monday, January 18th, 2010 Showtimes at 4pm and 7:30pm

Place: Maui Arts and Cultural Center

Contact: 808-242-7469 box office

2nd Annual Maui Oceanfront Marathon

Date: Sunday, January 24th, 2010

Place: Starting in Wailea ending Kamehameha Iki Park

Contact: http://www.mauioceanfrontmarathon.com/

MAKANA IN CONCERT

Date: Saturday, February 27th, 2010

Place: Maui Arts & Cultural Center, McCoy Studio Theater

Contact: 808-242-7469 box office

Big Island Events ::

HAWAI'IANA LIVE

Date: Wednesday Mornings 11am-12pm

Place: Palace Theater, Hilo

Contact: 808-934-7010

KOKUA KAILUA

Date: January 17th, 2010 1pm-6pm

Place: Kailua Village

Contact: call 808-936-9202, email [email protected] or visit www.kvbid.org

NA MEA HAWAI'I HULA KAHIKO PERFORMANCE

Date: January 23, 2010 9:30am-2pm

Place: Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

Cost: free

Contact: Call (808) 967-8222 or visit www.volcanoartcenter.org.

BOBFEST

Date: February 7th, 2010, 12pm to 6:00 PM

Place: Mo'oheau Park & Bandstand in Hilo

Contact: 808/216-7372, email [email protected] or visit www.myspace.com/bobfestagfair

3rd ANNUAL HAWAII ISLAND CHINESE FILM FESTIVAL

Date: February 13, 2010

Place: Palace Theater in downtown Hilo

Time: 7pm

Contact: (808) 933-9772, visit www.poshfestivals.com or email [email protected]

South Kona Green Market :: Ongoing

Date: Every Sunday (9 a.m. to 1 p.m.) 

Place: Amy B.H. Greenwell Ethno Botanical Gardens in Captain Cook.

Contact:  www.skgm.org.

Kauai Events ::

KAUAI COMMUNITY MARKET

Date: Saturdays 10am-1pm

Place: Kauai Community College Front Parking Lot

Contact: Melissa McFerrin Phone: (808) 652-3217 Fax: (808) 337-9944

CONCERT PIANIST ALPIN HONG

Date: January 24th, 2010 from 3pm-6pm

Location: Kauai Community College Performing Arts Center

Cost: Adults $20 / Students $10

Contact: Kauai Concert Association Phone: (808) 245-7464

WAIMEA TOWN CELEBRATION

Date: Friday, February 19^th 4:30-11pm // Saturday 20^th 10am-11pm

Place: Waimea Town

Contact: Mark Nellis Phone: (808) 651-3368 http://www.wkbpa.org/events.html

E Pili Kakou I Ho`okahi Lahui

Date: February 26, 27, 28th from 9am-9pm

Place: Hilton Kauai Beach Resort

Cost: Free

Contact: Blaine Kia - Phone: (808) 358-7656

go! Events ::

THE USED

Where: Pipeline Cafe, 805 Pohukaina Street Honolulu, HI 96813

When: Friday, January 8, 2010

Doors: 7:00 PM

Show: 8:00 PM

Prices: $30 GA  $60 VIP

BROTHER ALI

Where: Pipeline Cafe, 805 Pohukaina Street Honolulu, HI 96813

When: Friday, January 22, 2010

Doors: 7:00 PM

Show: 8:00 PM

Prices: $25 GA   $50 VIP

LEGENDARY SOUL SINGER AL GREEN

Where: Blaisdell Arena, 777 Ward Avenue Honolulu, Hawaii 96814

When: Saturday, January 23, 2010

Doors: 7:00 PM

Show: 8:00 PM

Prices: $99.50, $79.50, $69.50, $49.50

ANDREW BIRD

Where: Pipeline Cafe, 805 Pohukaina Street Honolulu, HI 96813

When: Saturday, February 6, 2010

Doors: 7:00 PM

Show: 8:00 PM

Ages: 18+

Prices: $25 GA   $50 VIP

 MATISYAHU HAWAIIAN ISLAND TOUR

OAHU

Where: Pipeline Cafe,  805 Pohukaina Street Honolulu, HI 96813

When: Thursday, February 25, 2010

Doors: 7:00PM

Show: 8:00PM

Prices: $29 General Admission $65 VIP

KAUAI

Where: Kauai Kuhio Lounge

When: Saturday, February 27, 2010

Prices: $35 General Admission

BIG ISLAND

Where: Kona Rockstarz, 745484 Kaiwi Street Suite A120, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740

When: Monday, March 1, 2010

Prices: $40 General Admission

COMEDIAN HAL SPARKS

 Where: Pipeline Cafe, 805 Pohukaina Street Honolulu, HI 96813

When: Sunday, February 28, 2009

Doors: 7:00 PM

Show: 8:00 PM

Prices: $30 GA  $55 VIP

SHINEDOWN

Where: Pipeline Cafe, 805 Pohukaina Street Honolulu, HI 96813

When: Saturday, March 6, 2010

Doors: 7:00 PM

Show: 8:00 PM

Ages: 18+

Prices: $30 GA $60 VIP

Tickets: www.bampproject.com 

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Aloha, 

As you may have heard, Mesa Air Group recently announced it has sought protection under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code. We would like to provide you with additional information regarding this financial restructuring and what it means for go! Mokulele. 

go! has served the Hawaii inter-island market for over three years. We remain fully committed to continuing these services uninterrupted for years to come. Mesa provides regional jet services to go! Mokulele under a fight services agreement. The joint venture itself is its own separate entity and is not included in the Mesa Chapter 11 proceedings. 

On behalf of Mesa Airlines, I want to emphasize our commitment to the go! Mokulele operation and assure you that go! Mokulele is operating its full flight schedule. Tickets will be sold and honored, all terms and conditions governing tickets purchased remain the same, our frequent flyer program remains intact, and we intend to continue to service you with the low cost, high quality service you have come to rely on. In fact, this restructuring will be virtually unnoticeable to you! 

Importantly, Mesa Air Group and its subsidiaries are not going out of business. Chapter 11 means reorganization, not liquidation. In fact, Mesa took this action to preserve the business. The Company will continue to operate its business uninterrupted. 

Mesa has sufficient cash to continue funding its day-to-day and ongoing operations, and I and the rest of Mesa’s management team are committed to its long-term future. This future includes continued, uninterrupted service to go! Mokulele. 

Understandably, you may be wondering how and why this happened. Over the past two years, we have worked closely with our lessors, creditors and other constituents to restructure our financial obligations. These efforts have led to the elimination of over $160 million of debt obligations, the return of a number of aircraft, and the restructuring of inventory management and engine overhaul agreements. We are nonetheless faced with an untenable financial situation resulting primarily from our continued lease obligations on aircraft excess to our current requirements. After careful consideration, the Company determined that a Chapter 11 filing provides the most effective and efficient means to restructure with minimal impact on the business and our customers. This process will allow us to eliminate excess aircraft to better match our needs and give us the flexibility to align our business model to the changing regional airline marketplace, ensuring a leaner and more competitive company poised for future success. 

You have our commitment that we will continue to update you throughout this process. Moreover, we invite you to visit the special reorganization section of the website www.mesa-air.com/restructuring. We truly value your business and are committed to meeting your travel needs – now and in the future. 

Regards, 

Jonathan G. Ornstein 
Chairman and Chief Executive 
Mesa Air Group 

Customer Q&A

GIVING BACK

Hawai‘i Wildlife Fund

Words :: Kirsten Whatley

“On your way back, you scan the sand for baby turtles emerging from another nest, instinctively trying to reach their saltwater home”

Ensuring that Hawai‘i’s endangered sea life has a future means making sure they get off to a good start. This a primary focus of the Hawai‘i Wildlife Fund (HWF). They help caretake the fragile ecosystems ringing the islands of Maui and the Big Island, and the creatures that live there— including critically endangered species such as the Hawaiian monk seal and hawksbill sea turtle. Started in 1996 by two former National Marine Fisheries Service scientists, Bill Gilmartin and Hannah Bernard, the HWF added Cheryl King to their team in 2000, where she spearheads the hawksbill nesting monitoring program on Maui.

In addition to the volunteer projects described below, Hawai‘i Wildlife Fund encourages snorkelers and divers on all islands to report hawksbill sightings for their database of near-shore turtle populations. Hawksbills live right alongside the more common green sea turtle (honu in Hawaiian), but there are visible differences—see www.wildhawaii.org for details. And if you have an underwater camera, taking pictures is the best for documenting a hawksbill sighting, while recording location, date, time, water depth, habitat type, behavior, reaction to you, along with other relevant information. Visit the HWF website for more, or contact Cheryl directly at (808) 385-5464.

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Give-Back Location: Hawai‘i Wildlife Fund, Maui

Sleeping on the beach has its lures—star-laden skies, sand in your hair, the lullaby of waves tumbling at the foot of your bed. Then the alarm goes off and you’re up again. It’s 2:00 a.m., and time to do another beach walk in search of a nesting hawksbill turtle—she’ll be appearing at the same place she has returned to every few years for a decade now.

On your way back, you scan the sand for baby turtles emerging from another nest, instinctively trying to reach their saltwater home. Not yet. You reset the alarm and lean back against a cushion of sand, breathing in the seaweed air, knowing that protecting these creatures from predators, and redirecting them away from lights and toward the ocean, gives your camping experience true purpose.

For those of you more prone to sun seeking than night vision, you can join the Hawai‘i Wildlife Fund response team that watches over Hawaiian monk seals when they haul out onto Maui’s beaches. You’ll take turns guarding a taped-off zone around the lounging seal, while educating onlookers about these glorious creatures and their behaviors.

On regular occasions, the HWF also takes to the shores with gloves and trash bags, picking up litter where it doesn’t belong. And they run Makai Watch, where you can help trained naturalists spread the good word of respecting the marine environment.

Contact: E-mail preferred.

Hannah Bernard

Hawai‘i Wildlife Fund

P.O. Box 790637

Pa‘ia, HI 96779

(808) 280-8124

[email protected]

www.wildhawaii.org

(For HWF beach cleanup projects on the Big Island, go to www.preservehawaii.org, click on Find Volunteer Opportunities, then “Hawai‘i Wildlife Fund” under Hawai‘i Island.)

This article is adapted from Preserving Paradise: Opportunities in Volunteering for Hawaii’s Environment. Courtesy of Island Heritage Publishing.

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