- Alaska Airlines said late on Monday that the time period for the U.S. Department of Justice to complete its regulatory investigation of the proposed combination with Hawaiian Airlines has expired.
"This is a significant milestone in the process to join our airlines," Alaska Airlines said in a statement posted on its website, adding that the airline is now awaiting next steps with the U.S. Transportation Department.MELBOURNE, Australia — Indonesia and Australia on Tuesday finalized a new bilateral defense treaty that will enhance the neighboring nations' ability to operate their militaries in each other's territory.