With the U.S. Department of Justice allowing the merger of Hawaiian Airlines and Alaska Airlines to proceed, the acquisition has cleared a significant regulatory hurdle. No objections were filed as the deadline passed, enabling Alaska Airlines to seek further regulatory approvals from the U.S. Department of Transportation. Hawaii Governor Josh Green has backed the deal, believing it will forge a stronger airline. Hawaiian Airlines, struggling with declining travel from Japan, reduced U.S. mainland visits to Maui, and an interisland fare war, stands to gain stability from this merger. The combined airlines will operate 360 aircraft serving over 130 destinations worldwide. Alaska Airlines has announced plans to maintain the two brands separately while unifying their union contracts and rewards programs.
Aviation, Tourism, Transportation,United States, Japan, Hawaii
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