Alaska-Hawaiian merger clears DOT review, but airlines must preserve miles, routes

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The two airlines can begin the process of closing their $1.9 billion merger.

Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines can go through with their planned merger, the U.S. Department of Transportation said Tuesday.

The Department of Transportation noted that the airlines can begin the process of closing the merger, but still need approval for a transfer application, which allows them to combine and operate international routes under one certificate.Pizza Hut will print job seekers' resumes on pizza boxes and deliver to employers in ‘the toughest job market'

Hawaiian must also adopt Alaska's practices of guaranteeing family seating without an additional fee and providing compensation if the airline causes significant flight delays or cancellations, the DOT said.

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