Against all odds, Alaska Airlines passed the DOJ review period without being blocked from acquiring Hawaiian Airlines. The merger-adverse DOJ’s unexpected silence after multiple delays has fast-tracked the merger, setting the stage for what will be a seismic shift in Hawaii air travel. With many questions still unanswered, this surprising turn of events is sure to keep everyone on the edge of their seats.
It’s going to be difficult to merge two completely different corporate cultures. The ride is going get bumpy over the next couple of years. How Alaska is going to handle it while facing a probable economic slowdown in the near future is going to be “interesting”. Popcorn anyone?
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