Alaska-Hawaiian Merger Passes A Milestone

Alaska and Hawaiian aircraft on apron

Acquiring Hawaiian would shift Alaska’s recently restored status as an all-Boeing operator—Alaska divested itself of Virgin America-era Airbus A321neos late last year.

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Two near-centenarian airlines rooted in the 49th and 50th U.S. states are moving closer to combining into a single company, a deal they believe will provide the right scale for growth and enable stronger competition against larger mainland carriers. Approval from the U.S. Transportation Department...
Christine Boynton

Christine Boynton is a Senior Editor covering air transport in the Americas for Aviation Week Network.

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