The airline’s chief executive, Ben Minicucci, said in an interview that closing its acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines would allow it to expand, including on international routes.

Things are about to change for Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines customers. On Wednesday, Alaska Airlines acquired Hawaiian Airlines in a historic merger. The acquisition is the largest merger between U.S.

Alaska Air Group, Inc. has announced it has completed its acquisition of Hawaiian Holdings, a combination that expands guests’ access to domestic and international destinations, including through the oneworld Alliance and a vast network of global partners,