Alaska Airlines (ALK) to acquire Hawaiian Holdings (HA)
Summary
The combined company will unlock more destinations for consumers and expand choice of critical air service options and access throughout the Pacific region, Continental United States and globally. The transaction is expected to enable a stronger platform for growth and competition in the , as well as long-term job opportunities for employees, continued investment in local communities and environmental stewardship. This combination will build on the 90+ year legacies and cultures of these two service-oriented airlines, preserve both beloved brands on a single operating platform, and protect and grow union-represented jobs and economic development opportunities in Hawaii, with a combined network that will provide more options and added international connectivity for travelers through airline partners including, the oneworld Alliance. "We have a longstanding and deep respect for Hawaiian Airlines, for their role as a top employer in Hawaii, and for how their brand and people carry the warm culture of aloha around the globe. Our two airlines are powered by incredible employees, with 90+ year legacies and values grounded in caring for the special places and people that we serve.