Alaska Airlines has completed the acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines, and as a first for a U.S. airline post-merger, both beloved brands will be retained. The combined company allows guests to reach 141 destinations nonstop, including 29 international markets.
On Wednesday (September 18, 2024), Alaska Airlines announced the completion of their acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines. In a first for a merged U.S. airline, both carriers will retain their beloved brands. Guests traveling with the combined company will now enjoy access to 141 destinations directly, including 29 international markets, as well as over 1,200 destinations worldwide through the oneworld Alliance and global partners. With the merger, Honolulu becomes Alaska’s second largest hub, and soon HawaiianMiles and Mileage Plan members will be able to transfer miles between accounts free of charge. Additionally, customers will soon be able to book Hawaiian flights and Alaska’s website and Alaska flights on the Hawaiian Airlines’ website.
In Wednesday’s announcement, Alaska Airlines Group’s CEO, Ben Minicucci, said,
“This is a historic day for Alaska Airlines as we officially join with Hawaiian Airlines. Alaska and Hawaiian share tremendous pride in connecting communities with award-winning service, and we look forward to inviting more guests on board to experience what makes both brands unique. Among Alaska, Hawaiian and Horizon Air, we have more than 230 years of history flying guests and serving communities. I know we will build on that legacy and become stronger together – providing the excellent operation guests have come to expect, expanding options to seamlessly travel nearly anywhere in the world, and securing the financial stability and value that inspires investment.”
Alaska Air Group's CEO Ben Minicucci Discusses the Completion of the Acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines - Courtesy Alaska Airlines
Both airlines will now begin to work to secure a single operating certificate with the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), which will allow the two carriers to operate as a single airline with an integrated passenger service system. In the meantime Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines will continue to operate as separate carriers, with no changes to operations, and will maintain their own websites, reservations systems and loyalty programs until later in the integration process.
Source: Alaska Airlines
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