The merger between Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines is official, making it possible to share loyalty benefits between both carriers.

The DOT also required both airlines to guarantee fee-free family seating and preserve service to small, rural communities in both Alaska and Hawaii, among other requirements. “Our top priority is protecting the traveling public’s interest in this ...

Now that Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines are officially set to merge, many are wondering what it would mean for the carriers’ employees, passengers, and the combined entity's overall network. As with any merger of this kind,