"These employees have done important work to integrate our airlines in the initial stages of our combination, and we are supporting them in their career transition."

HONOLULU (Island News) -- Hawaiian Airlines laid off 61 non-contract employees yesterday as a result of the Alaska Airlines merger. With the layoffs, Hawaiian gave these employees Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) notices as their six-month interim role with the combined company will be completed on March 17.

The airline confirmed 61 non-contract team members received notices that their six-month interim role will be completed on March 17.

Hawaiian Airlines is the latest U.S. carrier to announce a network of premium-class-only lounges, starting with a location at its main Honolulu’s Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) hub.

Hawaiian Airlines just offered a preview of its upcoming premium lounge at Honolulu’s Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL). Set to open in 2027, the lounge is part of Alaska Air Group’s 3-year strategic plan following its merger with Hawaiian Airlines.

Hawaiian Airlines has begun its second round of merger-related layoffs, and on Thursday issued WARN (Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification) notices to 61 of its noncontract workforce based in Honolulu.

A new Hawaiian Airlines lounge is in the works at Honolulu’s Daniel K. Inouye International Airport, with an expected opening in late 2027. The airline said it will mark its largest investment for a lounge space at the Honolulu airport.

Hawaiian Airlines said it has sent pink slips to 61 Hawaii-based employees as the company continues to cut non-union jobs after its merger with Alaska Airlines. The latest cuts are in addition to 57 job losses announced in October by the Honolulu-based carrier due to the merger.

Hawaiian Airlines has provided a sneak preview of its future premium lounge located at Honolulu Airport, which is set to open in 2027.

The first design concepts, which are largely inspired by Hawaii's rich natural elements, include intentional areas of surprise, organic forms, and tactile discovery

Paying an airline a good chunk of change to transport an expensive piece of intricately shaped foam and fiberglass around the world is a painful process in more ways than one. Sometimes it's financial stress.

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Friday was a unifying day of remembrance, tradition, and reflection for the Native Hawaiian community. The annual Onipa’a march commemorated 132 years since Queen Liliuokalani was ousted from the throne of the Hawaiian kingdom in an illegal overthrow.