As I had predicted all along, Alaska Air received DOT approval for its acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines, clearing the way for them to close on their transaction and begin the arduous process of combining their operations. However, the DOT has imposed some restrictions on their combination. … [Read more...] about Alaska Air Received DOT Approval
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The Alaska-Hawaiian Merger is Still Pending
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
Bilt Dropped Hawaiian as a Transfer Partner
Bilt has been undergoing many changes lately, from adding Alaska Air as a transfer partner to devaluing rent days and more. In one of its more recent changes, Bilt dropped Hawaiian as a transfer partner without warning. Despite the undiplomatic way they made the change, their reasoning is mostly sound. … [Read more...] about Bilt Dropped Hawaiian as a Transfer Partner
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
Hawaiian Dreamliners in 2025
Hawaiian Air's first two Boeing 787-9s are on familiarization routes right now, flying first between Honolulu and Los Angeles and San Francisco and now between Honolulu and Los Angeles and Phoenix. However, it seems like not much will change for the Hawaiian Dreamlieners in 2025. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Dreamliners in 2025
Hawaiian Air Q2 2024 Financial Results
While still not doing well, the Hawaiian Air Q2 2024 financial results show improvements in the airline's financial performance. Unfortunately, there still doesn't appear to be a path to profitability for them, especially not given the current competitive and economic environment. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Air Q2 2024 Financial Results
A330 Starlink Certification is Complete
The other day, Hawaiian Airlines held its Q2 2024 earnings call. I'll get into the other info discussed in the call soon, but I wanted to highlight a development I know most of you care about - A330 Starlink certification is complete, and installations are going to wrap up much sooner than initially anticipated. … [Read more...] about A330 Starlink Certification is Complete
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
Hawaiian Air Winter 2024 Schedule
Hawaiian Airlines typically bulks up its West Coast schedule during the colder months of the year. This year, the Hawaiian Air Winter 2024 schedule is no different and will feature several seasonal routes up and down the West Coast. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Air Winter 2024 Schedule
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