Saturday, August 24, 2024 Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines face uncertainty as they await the DOJ’s decision on their proposed merger, raising questions about the future of the deal. The proposed merger between Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines remains somewhat unclear, with recent reports scrutinizing subtle shifts in the wording of Alaska Airlines’ official statement about the Department of Justice ( DOJ ) review period ending. Although both airlines await further developments, there is speculation that government authorities may continue to assess overlapping routes shared by Hawaiian and Alaska Airlines and the potential impact on these routes if the merger proceeds.
Earlier this week, Alaska Airlines announced that the investigation period mandated by the Hart-Scott-Rodino ( HSR ) Act had concluded, signaling they are now awaiting the next steps in the acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines. Despite this, there is widespread belief that the relevant authorities have not yet completed their evaluation of the merger, particularly concerning its effects on certain overlapping routes. According to a report by CTFN, highlighted by Seeking Alpha, the Departments of Justice and Transportation are expected to continue their review, focusing on specific overlapping routes that could experience a reduction from two carriers to just one.
Both Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines offer regular scheduled flights from the US mainland to various destinations in Hawaii. A number of these.