The debate intensifies given Hawaiian Airlines’ recent promotion of the movie "Moana 2", which features fictional character Maui, known for his tattoos. The airline even showcased designs of Maui on ...

The tattoo, Sialega-Fili said, is similar to the type of tribal markings used by Hawaiian Airlines in their own designs. “It’s plastered on our planes. It’s plastered inside of our planes.

The dismissal has sparked public debate around cultural appropriation, particularly in Hawai'i, where Polynesian tattoos play an important role in native Hawaiian culture. In a statement ...

Tracy Sialega-Fili worked with Hawaiian Airlines for nearly four years but was terminated this month after getting the tatau in May to honour her father, who has been seriously ill.