Alaska & Hawaiian Airlines Overlapping Routes Would Result In 2-To-1 Reduction In Supply

Summary Government agencies are still reviewing the Alaskan-Hawaiian Airlines' merger to minimize the impact on competition. Alaska Airlines' previously published statement now also reflects an ongoing government review. Both Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines operate overlapping routes between the US mainland and Hawaii.

There’s still some haze over the proposed merger of Alaska-Hawaiian Airlines, as several reports are now examining the slight change in the language of Alaska’s official statement regarding the clearance of the DOJ review period. While the two airlines are waiting for the next steps, some believe that the relevant government agencies will still review some overlapping routes of Hawaiian and Alaska and how they may be affected following the merger. Overlapping routes Earlier this week, Alaska Airlines released a statement that the time period set aside for the investigation under the HSR Act had expired and that it was awaiting the next steps in the process of acquiring Hawaiian Airlines.

However, many believe that relevant agencies are not quite done yet with their review of the merger and its potential impact on certain overlapping routes. Seeking Alpha , a content service provider on financial news, cites a report from CTFN that says the Departments of Justice and Transportation will review some overlapping routes of the two airlines that are likely to see a 2-to-1 reduction. Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines operate regular scheduled services from the U.