US EditionAmerican Airlines, Alaska Air Explore Deeper International Partnership, Sources Say
The airlines are exploring joint ventures that would let Alaska coordinate schedules, fares and revenue on transatlantic and transpacific routes, sources said.
- American Airlines and Alaska Air Group entered preliminary discussions to broaden their partnership, potentially bringing Alaska into American's transatlantic and transpacific joint business arrangements, according to two people familiar with the matter.
- Airlines favor such "metal neutral" arrangements because they allow partners to coordinate schedules and share revenue on international routes without adding aircraft.
- Sources confirmed there are no discussions regarding a merger between the airlines. Chief Executive Ben Minicucci said on Tuesday Alaska remained "super excited about our organic growth plan" while integrating Hawaiian Airlines.
- Any expansion requires U.S. Department of Transportation approval for antitrust immunity. Plans face scrutiny following the 2023 dissolution of American's Northeast Alliance with JetBlue Airways after a Justice Department challenge.
- Officials note no clear timeline exists for a formal proposal, as complex arrangements require alignment among international partners. The current relationship remains built around codesharing and West Coast connectivity.
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