Summary
- The Maui CARE FLIGHTS program, which was initiated by Alaska Airlines, will give out over 3,000 roundtrip tickets to victims of the Maui wildifres.
- Alaska Airlines had provided aid and relief following the wildifres on August 8, 2023.
- Alaska Airlines is currently within the means of acquiring Hawaiian Airlines.
Alaska Airlines, in partnership with Josh Green, the Governor of Hawaii, and Richard Bissen, the County Mayor of Maui, have initiated the Maui CARE FLIGHTS program, gifting away free roundtrip flights for those which have been impacted by the Maui wildfires in August 2023.
Greater than 3,000 flights
Based on Helping Maui, the Maui CARE FLIGHTS program will lead to over 3,000 roundtrip Alaska Airlines flights being given away to individuals and families who were directly impacted by the wildfires that happened on the island of Maui in August 2023.
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This system was initiated by Alaska Airlines and Marriott International, a worldwide hotel brand, which organized special charter flights for the affected families to go to Disneyland. The organization, led by the Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement (CNHA), also thanked Disneyland Resort, the Anaheim, California, US-based adventure resort, for its help.
Helping Maui detailed that the chosen individuals and/or families will receive roundtrip air travel on a chartered Alaska Airlines flight, a three-night stay at a Marriott location, and a two-day pass to Disneyland.
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Taking off in July
The primary charter flights to kick off this system will take off on July 11, returning to Maui on July 14. Subsequently, Alaska Airlines will donate 180 roundtrip tickets every month to any destination it serves on its network, offering travel opportunities for the affected families to travel without the financial burden.
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Speaking at a press conference announcing this system, Ben Minicucci, the chief executive officer (CEO) of Alaska Airlines, said that hundreds of individuals can have the chance to go to families or go on a vacation, giving them a much-needed break from what they’ve been through, as reported by Hawaii Public Radio.
Meanwhile, Green’s statement read that through the collective effort of everyone involved in this system, the affected families can be supplied with a chance to heal through latest experiences.
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Supporting Maui
In August 2023, shortly after the wildfires swept through Maui, Alaska Airlines described the way it helped the community recuperate following the natural disaster. The airline launched rescue flights from its cargo hub at Seattle Tacoma International Airport (SEA), carrying essential relief items.
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As well as, it launched intra-island flights, evacuating guests from Maui and delivering vital supplies to the island. By August 10, 2023, two days after the wildfires, Alaska Airlines had transported over 200,000 kilos (90,718 kilograms) of relief supplies for the victims.
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Pending merger
While it could be insensitive to suggest that Alaska Airlines is attempting to get on the great side of the regulators and the local people to finalize its merger with Hawaiian Airlines, the 2 airlines are still awaiting approval to merge operations.
The 2 corporations announced the merger in December 2023, stating that each will keep their branding while being unified by a single loyalty offering. The statement added that the joint company would remain committed to making sure Hawaii’s connectivity.
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With each airlines’ shareholders approving the acquisition, the deal was now within the hands of the regulators, including the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) Antitrust Division. On May 7, Alaska Airlines filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), saying that the DOJ requested additional information in February, followed by a timing agreement with the DOJ on March 27.
Consequently, each carriers agreed with the DOJ to not consummate the Merger before 90 days following the date on which each parties have certified substantial compliance with the data request in February. On May 7, Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines certified substantial compliance with the request, triggering the 90-day period that expires on August 5.
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