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Simple Flying reported last month that the DoJ was seeking to challenge Alaska Airlines’ planned acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines, which sent the latter’s share price tumbling. However, the proposal was given a boost earlier this week when a lawsuit attempting to block the merger on the grounds of a monopoly being created in the market was thrown out by a judge.
Find out more: Judge Dismisses Lawsuit to Block Alaska Airlines’ $1.9 Billion Hawaiian Deal
A group of passengers attempted to sue the carriers due to fears that a merger would “lessen competition.”
If the merger goes ahead, the two carriers would continue to operate as separate brands, albeit with a combined frequent flyer program. Hawaiian Airlines would form part of the Alaska Air Group, and as a result, would become a member of the oneworld alliance. Alaska Airlines joined the alliance in March 2021 as its 13th full member, joining the likes of American Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Qatar Airways, and Qantas, in what is the world’s third-largest airline alliance.
Acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines’ 66 aircraft
The latest data from ch-aviation shows that Hawaiian Airlines’s fleet currently consists of 66 aircraft, with an average age of 10 years old, which would also become part of the Alaska Air Group under the planned acquisition. This includes 18 Airbus A321neos, 24 A330-200s, and 19 Boeing 717s (Hawaiian Airlines is one of the last remaining operators of the 717).
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The airline is also awaiting delivery of a further 10 Boeing 787-9s, to join the two already in the fleet. These will help to grow its mid- and long-haul footprint across the Pacific and beyond.
Find out more: Kapuahi Takes Off: Hawaiian Airlines’ New Boeing 787 Dreamliner 1st Flight To San Francisco Airport
Hawaiian Airlines’ first Boeing 787-9 has completed several return flights between Honolulu and San Francisco.
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