The Hawaiian language, ‘Ōlelo Hawai‘i, is an essential part of our culture here in Hawai‘i, as well as at our company. One way we perpetuate the language within our ‘ohana is through our ‘Ōlelo Hawai‘i classes for employees, which are taught by Keoni Martin (also an employee!). In this video, Keoni will show you the basics of ‘Ōlelo Hawai‘i – watch to learn and practice with your friends and family! #SharingAlohaSeries To see more videos from our Sharing Aloha series, visit www.HawaiianAirlines.

ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi (Hawaiian language) is more than just words—it is the identity, history, and voice of our ancestors. ✨ In this powerful clip, Kahu David ʻKawika' Kaʻalakea shares why speaking Hawaiian was so important to him, especially in a time when so few still spoke the language. He reflects on how God called him to carry and speak ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi to keep the language from being forgotten. For generations, the Hawaiian language was nearly silenced, but it lives on today through the dedication

February 27, 2024 Hauʻoli Mahina ‘Ōlelo Hawaiʻi – Happy Hawaiian Language Month! Today’s Hawaiian Word of the Day is presented by Sherry from Engineering. Kukui means light. February is designated as Mahina ‘Ōlelo Hawaiʻi - Hawaiian language month for the State of Hawaiʻi. ‘Ōlelo Hawaiʻi, the native language of the Hawaiian islands, is closely related to other Polynesian languages and is a part of the Austronesian family of languages. Once considered a critically endangered language, it is estim