Search
 

Aloha Airlines FCU Preps for New Brand, Image

HONOLULU -- Nearly two months after Aloha Airlines closed shop, Aloha Airlines Federal Credit Union is in the early stages of revamping its image and brand after a 52-year affiliation with the carrier.

By Michelle A. Samaad | Updated on May 20, 2008

HONOLULU — Nearly two months after Aloha Airlines closed shop, Aloha Airlines Federal Credit Union is in the early stages of revamping its image and brand after a 52-year affiliation with the carrier.

Roughly 1,000 members of the credit union’s 4,595 member base were impacted by the airline’s bankruptcy filing and subsequent shutdown on March 31. Most have requested loan deferments to help ease the transition, said Doug Mashino, spokesperson for the $31 million credit union. A few have moved to China, where there is a demand for aviation professionals. Others are searching for health care plans having lost coverage following Aloha Airlines’ demise.

Complete your profile to continue reading and get FREE access to CUTimes.com, part of your ALM digital membership.

Your access to unlimited CUTimes.com content isn’t changing.
Once you are an ALM digital member, you’ll receive:

  • Critical CUTimes.com information including comprehensive product and service provider listings via the Marketplace Directory, CU Careers, resources from industry leaders, webcasts, and breaking news, analysis and more with our informative Newsletters.
  • Exclusive discounts on ALM and CU Times events.
  • Access to other award-winning ALM websites including Law.com and GlobeSt.com.

Already have an account?

NOT FOR REPRINT

© 2024 ALM Global, LLC, All Rights Reserved. Request academic re-use from www.copyright.com. All other uses, submit a request to [email protected]. For more information visit Asset & Logo Licensing.

Recommended Stories

Credit Union Times

Join Credit Union Times

Don’t miss crucial strategic and tactical information necessary to run your institution and better serve your members. Join Credit Union Times now!

  • Free unlimited access to Credit Union Times' trusted and independent team of experts for extensive industry news, conference coverage, people features, statistical analysis, and regulation and technology updates.
  • Exclusive discounts on ALM and Credit Union Times events.
  • Access to other award-winning ALM websites including TreasuryandRisk.com and Law.com.

Already have an account? Sign In Now
Join Credit Union Times

Copyright © 2024 ALM Global, LLC. All Rights Reserved.