NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Tuesday, July 25, 2017
ISLAND AIR OFFERS DISCOUNTS FOR MARATHONS, OCEAN SPORTS EVENTS
HONOLULU — Island Air is making it easier for marathon runners and ocean sports enthusiasts to participate in a number of upcoming competitions and events around the state. Through its sponsorship of popular outdoor sporting events and activities, Island Air is offering 10 percent discounts on interisland flights for participants of the Kaua‘i Marathon and Half Marathon, Maui Marathon and Half Marathon, and various ocean sports competitions organized by the Kānaka Ikaika Racing Association.
“Island Air is proud to support organizations and events that perpetuate the ‘Island Way,’ said David Uchiyama, Island Air’s president and CEO. “These events help bring our Island communities together in fun, friendly competition, while promoting healthy, active lifestyles.”
Discounts on interisland travel are available for participants of the following events:
Kaua‘i Marathon and Half Marathon
Events: Wilcox Health Sports & Fitness Expo (Sept. 1-2); Kaua‘i Marathon Fun Run (Sept. 2); Kaua‘i Marathon Keiki Run (Sept. 2); Kaua‘i Marathon and Half Marathon (Sept. 3)
Discount: 10 percent off fares, exclusions apply
Booking Period: Now through September 2, 2017
Travel Period: August 30, 2017 through September 6, 2017
Booking Code: KM2017
Maui Marathon and Half Marathon
Events: Inaugural Maui Marathon Relay (Oct. 13-14); Maui Marathon Health & Fitness Expo (Oct. 13-14); Maui Tacos 10K and 5K (Oct. 15); Maui Marathon and Half Marathon (Oct. 15)
Discount: 10 percent off fares, exclusions apply
Booking Period: Now through October 12, 2017
Travel Period: October 12 through October 17, 2017
Booking Code: MM2017
Kānaka Ikaika Racing Association (O‘ahu)
Events: Na Hinano Wahine Ikaika (Oct. 7); Maui Jim “Fish On” Tournament (Oct. 29); Hui O Ko‘olaupoko Huaka‘i Makai Outrigger, Stand-up Paddleboard or Swim Race (Nov. 4); 25th Annual Lanikai Cold Pack Classic (Dec. 16)
Discount: 10 percent off fares, exclusions apply
Booking Period: Now through December 31, 2017
Travel Period: Now through December 31, 2017
Booking Code: KIRA10
For more information or to make a reservation, visit www.islandair.com or call (800) 652-6541.
ABOUT ISLAND AIR:
Island Air is the value leader in the Hawaiian Islands, offering 448 convenient flights each week between O‘ahu, Maui, Kaua‘i and Hawai‘i Island. The affordable alternative for interisland travel, Island Air’s 78-seat Q400 and 64-seat ATR-72 aircraft are able to provide captivating aerial views of Hawai‘i’s remarkable landscapes. Founded in 1980 as Princeville Airways, the company was renamed Island Air in 1992 and has been proudly serving the Islands of Hawai‘i for more than 35 years.
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