the reality is Hawaiian is supposed to be 1/2 way thru their expansion, and if we're to accept this, they'll need 200-300 more pilots in the next 2-3 years... this WILL require them to accept commuters in much higher numbers... there simply aren't that many qualified pilots on the islands.. A company of this caliber should higher the most qualified and best pilots they can, and being more commuter friendly will be a part of that. I would not be surprised if a new west coast base was next (LAX or SFO).