I have read some articles where they put the purchase at 40-50% of market share going to and in Hawaii (island hoping). Wondering if DOJ may ask for some market share to go to other airlines or even new airlines to start flying into Hawaii?
Or should Southwest jump in with their own bid to acquire Hawaiian Airlines. Although their fleet would not match up well, that could change over time. Maybe do a bid like JetBlue did to steal Spirit.
Some are saying Alaska's purchase is to remain #5.
Usually Southwest would have waited for Hawaiian to fall a little deeper into trouble, and with Alaska offering such a large over price, I am sure Southwest will not over bid just to get Hawaiian Air.
We shall see how it all plays out...
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Or should Southwest jump in with their own bid to acquire Hawaiian Airlines. Although their fleet would not match up well, that could change over time. Maybe do a bid like JetBlue did to steal Spirit.
Some are saying Alaska's purchase is to remain #5.
Usually Southwest would have waited for Hawaiian to fall a little deeper into trouble, and with Alaska offering such a large over price, I am sure Southwest will not over bid just to get Hawaiian Air.
We shall see how it all plays out...
Alaska Airlines is buying Hawaiian Airlines. Will the Biden administration let the merger fly?
The Biden administration has taken a tough stance against mergers, and it is certain to take a close look at Alaska Air Group's proposed acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines for $1 billion in cash. Alaska Airlines parent Alaska Air Group announced Sunday that it will pay $18 per share for Hawaiian...
