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Alaska And Hawaiian Airlines Partner With MT2030 For Climate Action

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Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines have deepened their commitment to environmental stewardship through a strategic partnership with Mountain Towns 2030 (MT2030), a nonprofit dedicated to helping mountain communities achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2030. These regions, often located at high altitudes and reliant on delicate ecosystems, face mounting risks from drought, wildfire activity, avalanches, and accelerating ecological change.

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Hawaiian Airlines Appoints Diana Birkett Rakow as CEO

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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.

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Hawaiian Airlines Converts Boeing 787-9 Orders To 787-10

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Hawaiian Airlines, now operating under Alaska Air Group, has revised its fleet plan with a significant adjustment: the conversion of five Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner orders into the larger-capacity 787-10 variant. The decision underscores the group’s evolving approach to fleet optimization and capacity planning across its long-haul network.

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Alaska Air Group Names Shelly Parker Head of Hawai‘i Guest Operations

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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.

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American Airlines Faces Pilot Pushback On Alaska’s 787 Codeshares

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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.

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Hawaiian Airlines Cuts Three Routes, Boosts Other Services

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Hawaiian Airlines has announced a significant network adjustment, cutting three international and domestic routes later this year while redeploying capacity to higher-performing markets. The changes, effective in November 2025, come as part of the airline’s ongoing strategy to optimize aircraft utilization and route profitability.

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Alaska Air Group Unifies Honolulu Leadership For Hawaii Operations

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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 Air Group To Open Hawaiian Bases In Seattle By 2026

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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.

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Hawaiian Airlines Completes A330-300P2F Fleet From Amazon

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Hawaiian Airlines has finalized a major milestone in its dedicated freighter operations with the delivery of its 10th and final Airbus A330-300P2F aircraft from Amazon. The freighter, bearing manufacturer serial number (MSN) 1205, marks the completion of an agreement that significantly expanded the airline’s presence in the cargo sector.