Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines have confirmed that they will be sharing airport spaces at key USA airports. The recent update comes as both airlines continue to adopt streamlined operations, aimed at increasing efficiency.
The Airports Involved With The New Project
The project of moving Hawaiian Airlines’ airport resources to the spaces next to the gates served by Alaska Airlines is being supported by key US airports including Los Angeles International Airport.
New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport is also giving continued support in moving Hawaiian Airlines’ resources from Terminal 4 to Terminal 8. These projects, while colossal, have a purpose to enhance the connectivity of Hawaiian Airlines’ Oneworld alliance partners.
Alaska Airlines’ Senior Vice President of Fleet, Revenue Products and Real Estate, Shane Jones said:
“The new long-term lease at Terminal 8 and our resulting move strengthen our commitment to enhancing the guest experience, improving employee spaces and driving better economic outcomes for our JFK operation. Terminal 8 is home to American Airlines — our long-standing oneworld partner — and this move demonstrates our shared commitment to delivering seamless connectivity for our guests. After two years of thoughtful evaluation, we’re excited to be closer to American and other global partners to better serve guests.”
Additional Perks to the Project
With the moving of Hawaiian’s resources comes added benefits for the airlines’ passengers. For example, those flying First Class are able to access John F. Kennedy International Airport’s Admirals Club in Terminal 8 and the Greenwich Flagship Lounge, thanks to a partnership with American Airlines.
Amanda Zhang, American Airlines’ Vice President of Corporate Real Estate, commented on this partnership:
“We are thrilled to welcome our West Coast International Alliance and oneworld partner, Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines to Terminal 8. We continue to invest in JFK to enhance the travel experience for our customers and those of our partners like Alaska and Hawaiian, especially as we make progress on the redesign and expansion of the T8 concessions program, bringing new shops and restaurant options for customers to enjoy.”
The Future for Hawaiian and Alaska Airlines
Since the beginning of Hawaiian’s move to terminals served by Alaska Airlines, both airlines have been planning further co-locations to continue serving their loyal passengers.
Sacramento, Las Vegas and Salt Lake City are also set to have their airports welcome a co-location of the two airlines. This continues to prove that connectivity between two airlines is possible, while also providing a convenient experience for passengers.
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Having lived in Oahu half time for the past 25 years, I was initially excited about the merger. After my last 3 Alaska flights (first class), I am thoroughly disgusted with Alaska and their lack of customer care. My first “non-stop” flight San Diego to Honolulu the flight attendant after sitting on the runway for and hour and a half said she had a surprise for us once they closed the cabin door, we would be heading to San Jose, CA. That took another hour and a half. No choice of a meal, only what was left. I asked to purchase a cheese box. She said she would check. The poor flight attendant in 1st Class was struggling to serve 15 passengers. Finally the man next to me went to get another Flight Attendant to help this poor flailing woman. Two flight attendants stayed in first class the remainder of the trip. I asked one of them about a cheese box since 45 minutes had passed (by then, of course there weren’t any more. She very sharply told me to be patient. My second 1st class flight to Boston a week later, same issue…..no food choice. You would think that.they could throw a couple extra meals in 1st class, but nope. Because we travel to Hawaii every two months, I will be very careful not to book with Alaska. This is so very sad.