Hawaiian Airlines has announced that Diana Birkett Rakow will become Chief Executive Officer on October 29, 2025, succeeding Joe Sprague, who is retiring after a distinguished 25-year career with Alaska Airlines, Horizon Air, and Hawaiian Airlines. The leadership change comes as Hawaiian continues its integration into Alaska Air Groupand prepares to operate under a single FAA operating certificate later this fall.
Alaska Airlines is preparing to add another new-generation narrowbody to its fleet with the upcoming delivery of a Boeing 737-8 MAX, carrying MSN 67508 and registration N897AK. The delivery continues the airline’s strategy of modernizing its fleet with more fuel-efficient and passenger-friendly aircraft.
Alaska Air Group has appointed Shelly Parker as the new head of Hawai‘i guest operations for both Alaska Airlinesand Hawaiian Airlines, marking a key leadership move as the two carriers continue their integration process. Parker will also join the company’s Honolulu leadership team, strengthening local oversight of operations in Hawai‘i.
American Airlines is engaged in a heated dispute with the Allied Pilots Association (APA) over management’s plan to codeshare on Alaska Airlines’ Boeing 787 routes to Europe and Asia. The APA insists that such arrangements would violate the scope clause embedded in the pilots’ labor contract, sparking concerns over outsourcing long-haul flying.
Air India has announced it will suspend its Delhi–Washington, D.C. services effective September 1, 2025, citing a combination of operational constraints and strategic network adjustments. The move is intended to preserve the reliability and integrity of the airline’s overall route structure.
Alaska Airlines has announced a bold transatlantic expansion with two new international routes launching in spring 2026 from its hub in Seattle: daily nonstop service to London Heathrow and seasonal service to Reykjavik, Iceland. These new destinations mark a significant step in the carrier’s transformation into a premium global airline, supported by the debut of its new 787-9 Dreamliner livery and global onboard experience. [/restrict] The Seattle–London Heathrow route…
Alaska Air Group has appointed a unified Honolulu-based leadership team to oversee the combined operations of Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines throughout Hawaiʻi. This organizational move reflects the ongoing integration process following Alaska Air Group’s agreement to acquire Hawaiian Airlines.
Alaska Airlines has filed a legal request with a Georgia federal court seeking permission to obtain discovery from Delta Air Lines in connection with an ongoing trademark dispute in the United Kingdom involving Virgin Group. The move underscores the legal complexity arising from the competitive and branding relationships among the three airline groups.
Alaska Air Group, the parent company of Hawaiian Airlines, has announced plans to establish new pilot and flight attendant bases for the Hawaiian brand in Seattle, with operations set to begin in March 2026. This move represents a significant step in the post-merger integration of Hawaiian Airlines into Alaska’s mainland infrastructure.
Alaska Airlines has expanded its regional fleet with the delivery of two new Embraer E175 jets, bearing serial numbers 17000995 and 17000992. Both aircraft are operated by Horizon Air, Alaska’s regional affiliate, and are powered by GE CF34-8E5 engines.
