STORIES Jun 25, 2024 Sunlight After Sunset: SpaceX Rocket Launch Creates Incredible Effect Over Southwest US Those observing a SpaceX rocket launch in Arizona on June 23 were in for a spectacular surprise when they saw a glowing trail of exhaust in the sky. The strange trail of glowing exhaust can be explained by science. Read More →

NEWS Jan 18, 2024 Hawaiian-Alaska Merger Halted Amid Lawsuit by Company Shareholder In December, Alaska Airlines announced plans to merge with Hawaiian Airlines. If this merger were approved, the airlines of the 49th and 50th U.S. states would join forces, albeit remaining separate entities. Despite this, a Hawaiian Airlines stakeholder filed a lawsuit against the merger to prevent it from proceeding. Read More →

NEWS Dec 03, 2023 Alaska Airlines Buys Hawaiian Airlines for $1.9 Billion Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines have announced that they have entered into a conclusive agreement to merge the two airlines in a $1.9 billion deal. The merger is expected to impact employees and communities in Alaska and Hawaii positively. Both carriers have a rich history filled with amazing stories of innovation and commitment to their passengers. Read More →

NEWS Aug 10, 2023 Airlines Rush to Increase Rescue Flights as Maui Wildfires Rage On Kahului Airport (OGG) on the Hawaiian island of Maui is one of the busiest airports in the state. The recent wildfires affecting Maui have unleashed chaos, especially at the airport as droves of people rush to flee the island. Read More →

ROUTES Dec 31, 1969 Hawaiian Adds Three New Routes From Honolulu Hawaiian Airlines will add three new routes to their network in 2021. Read More →

INFORMATIONAL Dec 31, 1969 The Complete List of U.S. Airlines Affected by COVID-19 There’s no doubt the aviation industry has been affected by COVID-19, and many airlines have made dramatic changes to their operations. Here are the lists of airlines in the US who've made major changes due to COVID-19, as of 3/29/2020. Read More →