The U.S. Department of Justice will not challenge the proposed acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines by Alaska Airlines for $1.9 billion. The department's investigation review period, which had already been extended several times, expired just after midnight Tuesday.
However, the deal is still subject to approval from the U.S. Department of Transportation. The Conversation spoke to Reuben Miller, the executive editor of investor news service CTFN, to learn more.
This interview aired on The Conversation on Aug. 20, 2024. The Conversation airs weekdays at 11 a.m. on HPR-1.