Alaska Airlines completed the acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines for $1.9bn.

Alaska Airlines Group, an American airline holding company, completed the acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines, an operator of commercial flights to and from the US state of Hawaii, for $1.9bn. "This is a historic day for Alaska Airlines as we officially join with Hawaiian Airlines. Alaska and Hawaiian share tremendous pride in connecting communities with award-winning service, and we look forward to inviting more guests on board to experience what makes both brands unique. Among Alaska, Hawaiian and Horizon Air, we have more than 230 years of history flying guests and serving communities. I know we will build on that legacy and become stronger together – providing the excellent operation guests have come to expect, expanding options to seamlessly travel nearly anywhere in the world, and securing the financial stability and value that inspires investment," Ben Minicucci, Alaska Airlines CEO.