Press Release

Statement From Marriott Resorts Hawaii Regarding Outreach to Stranded Aloha Airlines Passengers

Attributed to Ed Hubennette, vice president of North Asia, Hawaii & SouthPacific – Marriott International.

HONOLULU, Hawaii – March 30, 2008 – Marriott Resorts Hawaii is saddened to see Aloha Airline’s long history and commitment to serving the Hawaiian Islands come to an end. The company expresses its sympathies to Aloha’s employees and their families.

In light of the announcement that the airline has shut down operation of its passenger service, the nine Marriott Resorts Hawaii lodging properties (five hotels and four Marriott Vacation Clubs) are extending a helping hand to Aloha Airlines ticket holders who may have to stay beyond their check out date; and to in-bound customers who may have to postpone their stay due to their inability to find a flight.

• Any guest currently staying at any Marriott Resorts Hawaii property will be offered 50% off the rate they are paying for up to 3 additional nights beyond their original check out date.
• Aloha ticket holders who are already in the Hawaiian Islands and in need of emergency accommodations will be offered the kamaaina rate.
• Reservations due to unavailability of flights, will not be charged a penalty as long as they rebook within one year.
• For all of the above, Marriott will need to see proof of Aloha Airlines ticketing.

Marriott Resorts Hawaii comprises nine lodging properties. They are JW Marriott Ihilani Resort & Spa, Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa, Kauai Marriott Resort & Beach Club, Wailea Beach Marriott Resort & Spa, Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa, and four Marriott Vacation Clubs: Marriott’s Ko Olina Beach Club, Marriott’s Kauai Beach Club, Marriott’s Waiohai Beach Club, and Marriott’s Maui Ocean Club.

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For More Information, Contact:

Bernie Caalim
McNeil Wilson Communications, Inc.
1003 Bishop Street, Pauahi Tower, 9th Floor
Mobile: (808) 741.2609
E-mail: bernie.caalim@mwc-anthology.com

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