With more and more mergers getting active, should SWA make a move to remain competitive?
JetBlue wants to buy Spirit after getting shut down for the AA deal.
Now Alaska wants to purchase Hawaiian Airlines after pulling away from another.
Now, Frontier, Sun Country and even Allegiant. With Allegiant being an ULCC pretty sure the gov won't let that happen if SWA started looking for a new purchase.
However, out of the two remaining I see Frontier as the best option. As it would instantly help with the growth at Denver.
Here's where AMFA posted the news yesterday:
ALASKA AIRLINES PURCHASE OF HAWAIIAN AIRLINES
December 3, 2023 -- Today, Alaska Airlines announced it had reached an agreement to purchase Hawaiian Airlines in a cash transaction valued at $1.9 billion. According to news reports, Alaska will continue to operate Hawaiian as an independent brand and airline within the Alaska Air Group. News reports further indicate current Alaska Airlines CEO Ben Minicucci will lead the combined carrier.
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And from the AP:
JetBlue wants to buy Spirit after getting shut down for the AA deal.
Now Alaska wants to purchase Hawaiian Airlines after pulling away from another.
Now, Frontier, Sun Country and even Allegiant. With Allegiant being an ULCC pretty sure the gov won't let that happen if SWA started looking for a new purchase.
However, out of the two remaining I see Frontier as the best option. As it would instantly help with the growth at Denver.
Here's where AMFA posted the news yesterday:
ALASKA AIRLINES PURCHASE OF HAWAIIAN AIRLINES
December 3, 2023 -- Today, Alaska Airlines announced it had reached an agreement to purchase Hawaiian Airlines in a cash transaction valued at $1.9 billion. According to news reports, Alaska will continue to operate Hawaiian as an independent brand and airline within the Alaska Air Group. News reports further indicate current Alaska Airlines CEO Ben Minicucci will lead the combined carrier.
Read More
And from the AP:
Alaska Air to buy Hawaiian Airlines in a $1.9 billion deal that may attract regulator scrutiny
Alaska Airlines agreed to buy Hawaiian Airlines in a $1.9 billion deal announced Sunday, potentially putting it on track for a clash with a Biden administration wary of higher airfares. The combined company would maintain both airlines' brands, an unusual move in an industry where waves of...
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