Governor Announces Plan To Fight Aloha's ProblemsPOSTED: 10:56 pm HST March 30,
2008 HONOLULU -- Gov. Linda Lingle's office on Sunday afternoon announced an action plan to salvage Aloha Airlines.The state will ask the U.S. Bankruptcy Court to stop the shut down of Aloha Airlines until the airline has exhausted all possible avenues for continuing operation, Lingle said.The state wants Aloha to provide financial information so the court can determine if the shutdown is necessary.Lingle has activated a "Rapid Response Team" to help the 1,900 employees losing their jobs.Lingle said she is "deeply disappointed" that Aloha has made the decision to cease operations. Copyright 2008 by KITV.com All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. |







