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When Hawaiian Airlines merged with Alaska Airlines in 2024, concerns about layoffs emerged. Now, it has been confirmed that 252 employees from Hawaiian Airlines will be laid off as part of the reorganization process. Most of these non-union employees are based at the Honolulu headquarters.
Hawaiian Airlines had been struggling financially before the merger but continued to hire union members. The U.S. Department of Transportation awarded Alaska Air Group Hawaiian's valuable routes and international flying rights on July 14, 2025. This decision has led to speculation that long-haul aircraft might shift focus from international tourism to domestic traffic.
Alaska is transferring Dreamliners from Honolulu International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport for a route to Tokyo Narita Airport. Despite this, Hawaiian Airlines announced ongoing operations to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport, Los Angeles International Airport, and Seattle.
