Source – flightglobal
In a significant development for the airline industry, Alaska Airlines has officially completed its acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines, following approval from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). The merger is subject to several conditions imposed by the DOT to protect the public interest, particularly concerning competition, passenger experience, and loyalty programs. As airlines adjust to this new reality, other key players in the industry, such as JetBlue and Volaris, are also making headlines with new routes, lounges, and customer-focused innovations.
Less than 24 hours after receiving approval from the DOT, Alaska Airlines announced the completion of its acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines, effectively delisting Hawaiian from the Nasdaq exchange. This merger, unchallenged by the Justice Department’s antitrust regulators, has been lauded for its potential to improve connectivity and services across Hawaii and Alaska, but only under strict conditions set by the DOT…