Governor Josh Green, M.D.

JOSH GREEN, M.D.

GOVERNOR
KE KIAʻĀINA

GOVERNOR GREEN STATEMENT ON HAWAIIAN-ALASKA AIRLINE MERGER

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 19, 2024

HONOLULU — Today, Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines announced they are moving forward with their merger. Inquiries at the U.S. Department of Justice and the U.S. Department of Transportation are making progress, and are ongoing.

“Over the past several months, my administration and I have worked with the leadership of Alaska Airlines to carefully review the potential impacts of a consolidation, and we insisted that any changes expand travel options for our residents and preserve union jobs,” said Governor Josh Green, M.D.

“Alaska has reinforced commitments to our state and will maintain the Hawaiian Airlines brand, preserve and grow union jobs in our Hawai‘i, as well as continue to provide crucial passenger and air cargo service to, from, and within the islands.”

“The merger will vastly expand the number of destinations throughout North America for Hawai‘i residents that can be reached nonstop or one-stop from the islands, and HawaiianMiles members will retain the value of their miles while gaining access to more destinations around the world.”

“I am confident that by the joining of these two airlines, a stronger company will emerge and offer more travel options for Hawai‘i residents and local businesses — and will enhance competition across the U.S. airline industry,” Governor Green said.

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Media Contacts:   
Erika Engle
Press Secretary
Office of the Governor, State of Hawai‘i
Office: 808-586-0120
Email: [email protected]

Makana McClellan
Director of Communications
Office of the Governor, State of Hawaiʻi
Cell: 808-265-0083
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