The merger between Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines is official, making it possible to share loyalty benefits between both carriers.

Alaska Airlines completes acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines, leveraging Hawaiian's assets for growth in Asia and the South Pacific. Learn more on ALK stock here.

As part of the merger, Alaska Lounge members will now be able to access lounges when flying on Hawaiian. Soon, travelers will be able to transfer miles between Alaska's Mileage Plan and Hawaiian’s HawaiianMiles as well as status match between the two airlines, and eventually, the company plans to roll out a single loyalty platform.

Attorneys for Kroger and Albertsons insisted the deal would boost competition by strengthening both companies as a unified company, repeated company promises to lower grocery pric

The federal government urged a U.S. District Court judge on Tuesday to temporarily prevent a proposed merger between Kroger and Albertsons, saying in closing arguments the combination would “almost certainly” benefit shareholders and not everyday shoppers.