Alaska-Hawaiian Becomes First Major U.S. Airline Merger Since 2016

Alaska Air Group airlines and subsidiaries now operate nearly 1,500 daily flights to 141 destinations.

Credit: Alaska Air Group

Despite a U.S. administration wary of consolidation, the fifth- and 10th-largest airlines in the country have closed their merger. The deal between Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines marks the first merger of major U.S. carriers since 2016, when Alaska was cleared to acquire Virgin America. The…

Christine Boynton

Christine Boynton is a Senior Editor covering air transport in the Americas for Aviation Week Network.

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