The acquisition is the largest merger between U.S. carriers in eight years, reflecting a significant shift in the airline consolidation landscape, especially following prior DOJ blocks.
The Department of Transportation mandated that both Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines agree to public-interest protections, which include maintaining essential services and ensuring fare competitiveness.
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg emphasized that the merger aims to prioritize the interests of travelers by securing protections for flight services and rewards value.
This merger marks a notable change in regulatory attitude towards airline consolidations, signaling a possible re-evaluation of previous restrictions limiting such deals.
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