Low Fares." Founded by Michael J. Hartley, who previously started The Hawaii Express and would later co-found CheapTickets, Air Hawaii began operations between Honolulu and Los Angeles on November 22, 1985, and added service between San Francisco in December.
Air Hawaii, founded by Michael J. Hartley, a former founder of The Hawaii Express and co-founder of CheapTickets, launched its first flights between Honolulu and Los Angeles on November 22, 1985.  The airline later expanded service to San Francisco in December.