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The newly combined airline is looking to compete with Delta in Seattle as it launches international routes and more premium products.

After the Justice Department said it would launch an inquiry into the state of airline competition, the airline and travel industries criticized the move as politically motivated.

The Alaska-Hawaiian merger cleared another major hurdle after receiving the green light from the DOT.

United’s issue is its multiple business agreements with Hawaiian — including one on loyalty. Alaska CEO Ben Minicucci has previously said he envisions a loyalty program that would house the two brands if the merger is approved.

The courting carriers aren’t over the finish line just yet, but the green light from the DOJ dramatically increases the likelihood of the deal closing successfully.

An appeals court argued that the rule “likely exceeds the DOT’s authority and would irreparably harm airlines.”

Alaska Airlines is adding more premium seats to its fleet as it continues to fare better than some of its domestic competitors.

In recent decades, women have gone on to lead countries and major companies. But the airline industry has been much slower to close its broad gender gap across senior leadership, engineering and pilot roles.

Major U.S. airlines have filed a lawsuit against the Department of Transportation’s “junk fees” rule, arguing that it the rule is a regulatory overreach that would create more confusion for consumers.

TikTok is a big deal in the airline industry, with most of the major U.S. carriers using the platform to enhance brand recognition and loyalty.