Published 09/18/2024 8:49:00 a.m.

Alaska-Hawaiian merger clears DOT review, but airlines must preserve miles, routes

The Biden administration approved Alaska Airlines’ $1 billion purchase of Hawaiian Airlines, pending certain conditions, including maintaining key routes and competition.
The U.S. Transportation Department confirmed no obstacles remain for closing the merger, although final approvals are still required.
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg stated the airlines promised to protect travelers by safeguarding frequent-flyer rewards and ensuring families sit together without extra fees.

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CNN

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian can close merger deal, DOT says

The U.S. Transportation Department said on Tuesday it had agreed to allow Alaska Airlines to close on its $1.9 billion acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines, after the carriers agreed to maintain key Hawaiian routes and adopt consumer protections.

09/17/2024 7:39:46 p.m.·Atlanta, United States

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CNBC

Alaska-Hawaiian merger clears DOT review, but airlines must preserve miles, routes

The two airlines can begin the process of closing their $1.9 billion merger.

09/17/2024 6:30:20 p.m.·United States

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The Business Journals

Alaska Airlines-Hawaiian merger cleared by federal regulator

Alaska and Hawaiian must protect existing passenger miles and maintain inter-island and continental routes, among other conditions spelled out by the Department of Transportation.

09/17/2024 9:46:47 p.m.·United States

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Star Advertiser

Hawaiian Airlines to get new leadership after merger closes with Alaska | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

UPDATE: 11 a.m.

09/17/2024 6:53:00 p.m.·Honolulu, United States

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UPI

Alaska Airlines announces completion of Hawaiian Airlines purchase

Alaska Airlines announced on Wednesday that it has completed its $1.9 billion purchase of Hawaiian Airlines, giving it access to 29 international markets over 141 new destinations.

09/18/2024 12:17:54 p.m.·Washington, United States

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OC Register

Alaska-Hawaiian merger cleared as DOT blesses deal with conditions

By Mary Schlangenstein and Keith Laing | Bloomberg The US Department of Transportation is giving a green light to the merger of Alaska Air Group and Hawaiian Holdings after the carriers agreed to institute new consumer protections, lifting the last hurdle to close the $1.9 billion deal. Under the terms of the agreement, Alaska and Hawaiian must protect the value of loyalty program rewards, maintain existing service on key routes and preserve sup…

09/18/2024 4:56:09 p.m.·Orange County, United States

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