Since the Alaska-Hawaiian merger is still pending, I'd like to take this time to go over some updates I've seen, along with some bad takes other bloggers and "journalists" are spouting out there. Suffice it to say that I'm still confident that the merger will close. Now, it's just a matter of when, really. … [Read more...] about The Alaska-Hawaiian Merger is Still Pending
Alaska-Hawaiian Merger
Alaska-Hawaiian DOJ Review Period Expired
The thrice-extended Alaska-Hawaiian DOJ review period expired last night without any action taken by the Department of Justice, paving the way for the two airlines to combine. Additional steps remain before Alaska's acquisition may close; however, this was the largest remaining one. … [Read more...] about Alaska-Hawaiian DOJ Review Period Expired
DOJ Delayed Its Decision on the Alaska-Hawaiian Merger
The Department of Justice has been reviewing the proposed Alaska-Hawaiian merger, which was supposed to wrap up in less than a week. But it seems we'll have to wait a little longer now, as the DOJ delayed its decision on the Alaska-Hawaiian merger. … [Read more...] about DOJ Delayed Its Decision on the Alaska-Hawaiian Merger
Alaska and Hawaiian Applied for Exemptions
Though Alaska's acquisition of Hawaiian is still pending Department of Justice approval, the two airlines are continuing to work toward their eventual combination. We recently learned that Alaska and Hawaiian applied for exemptions with the Department of Transportation. … [Read more...] about Alaska and Hawaiian Applied for Exemptions
The DOJ Will Decide on the AS-HA Merger by August
It's hard to believe that five months have passed since Alaska Airlines announced that they were going to acquire Hawaiian Airlines. Two months later, Hawaiian shareholders accepted. Now, we're just waiting for their anti-trust review, and we now know the DOJ will decide on the AS-HA merger by August. … [Read more...] about The DOJ Will Decide on the AS-HA Merger by August
Hawaiian Has Paused Its 717 Replacement Study
The other week, the incredible Sam Chui hopped aboard Hawaiian's inaugural SFO-HNL Boeing 787 flight. There were several surprises in his video and companion write up, including the fact that Hawaiian has paused its 717 replacement study. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Has Paused Its 717 Replacement Study
Hawaiian Passengers Filed Suit to Block Merger with Alaska
Honolulu-based KHON 2 News reported on Monday that a group of Hawaiian passengers filed suit to block merger Alaska Airlines. However, to me, the argument being presented by the plaintiffs is rather weak. Let's discuss. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Passengers Filed Suit to Block Merger with Alaska
Guide to Mileage Plan Oneworld Benefits
One of the greatest benefits to Hawaiian Airlines being acquired by Alaska Airlines will be their (presumed) membership in the Oneworld Alliance. I know many Hawaiian fliers aren't familiar with what this means for them, so I put together a guide to Mileage Plan Oneworld benefits today to kind of preview the future. … [Read more...] about Guide to Mileage Plan Oneworld Benefits
Alaska v Hawaiian-First Class Comparison
In my last installment of the series, I'm covering Alaska v Hawaiian-First Class. Admittedly, this is a topic that I have very little experience of my own with. Unlike many of the big-name travel bloggers, I rarely travel in First because I just don't have the points/miles or cash to do so. But it's pretty easy to draw conclusions here. … [Read more...] about Alaska v Hawaiian-First Class Comparison
Alaska-Hawaiian Merger Backstory
Gather around, everyone! Thanks to a recent proxy statement filed by Hawaiian Airlines, we now know the Alaska-Hawaiian merger backstory. And, oh boy! I wasn't expecting things to go the way they apparently did. It also sheds light on the why, which is along the lines of what I was originally thinking. … [Read more...] about Alaska-Hawaiian Merger Backstory