Alaska Weighs Hawaiian 717 Replacements
The carrier is looking at the future of inter-island service.
The carrier is looking at the future of inter-island service.
The carrier’s code and callsign will disappear by the end of this month.
Hawaiian flights will adopt Alaska’s “AS” code in 2026.
Alaska Air Group – the parent company of Alaska and Hawaiian – is planning to diversify its order book with larger widebody aircraft.
The carrier is ending flights in a handful of “underperforming” markets, including one it has served for around 14 years.
Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines resumed pilot hiring on Friday, reopening the application process for new first officers.
Alaska Airlines is taking additional steps to support its growing long-haul network as it prepares for future international expansion.
Alaska plans to utilize the 787s to support long-haul flying, including newly announced service from its Seattle hub to Rome.
The conclusion of the partnership follows Hawaiian’s ongoing integration into the Alaska Air Group and loyalty program as part of the planned merger.
Now owned by the Alaska Air Group, the carrier is connecting Seattle and Anchorage during the summer months with Airbus A330-200 aircraft.