✈ Alaska-Hawaiian Merger, New Wells Fargo Card for 2024 & More News From TPG ✈

Also: Why the Alaska-Hawaiian merger could be a win-win for frequent flyers

December 4, 2023 View in browser

Airline merger by Ben Mutzabaugh, Senior Aviation Editor A Sunday shocker. That's how I'm describing yesterday's surprise announcement that Alaska Airlines plans to acquire and merge with Hawaiian Airlines. It's the latest attempt by a set of U.S. airlines to supercharge their growth by combining. The Alaska-Hawaiian deal — which few saw coming — would make the combined company a juggernaut on flights between Hawaii and the U.S. mainland. TPG's David Slotnick breaks down what we know from yesterday's news. That includes plans for a combined loyalty program, hubs and what this means for flights to Asia and the South Pacific. Sunday surprise: Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines to merge Why the Alaska-Hawaiian merger could be a win-win for frequent flyers Complete guide to earning and redeeming with Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan The best ways to get to Hawaii using points and miles But there are questions. Chief among them: Will the government allow it? The feds have already sued to block JetBlue's proposed merger with Spirit Airlines and moved to block JetBlue's Northeast Alliance pact with American Airlines. Now, the Department of Justice will have to decide whether to double down on its anti-consolidation stance with Alaska and Hawaiian. For now, though, the airline industry will be left to catch its collective breath after Sunday's bombshell announcement. But it appears that travel to Hawaii could be set for a major shake-up in the months ahead. Ben Posts in this newsletter contains references to products from one or more of our advertisers. We may receive compensation when you click on links to those products. For an explanation of our Advertising Policy, visit this page. Photo Credit: TAYFUN COSKUN/ANADOLU AGENCY VIA GETTY IMAGES.

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