We have heard a lot of happy talk about the merger of Hawaiian Airlines and Alaska Airlines. Now that all approvals have been secured, the changes are coming fast and furious.

Airfares seem to be going up on all routes, especially popular routes like Las Vegas, and seat availability appears substantially reduced. Alaska Airlines is a mediocre airline that does not care about passengers like Hawaiian.

Hawaiian Airlines is gone, never to return, and the people of Hawaii are the losers. Where is the golden parachute for the people of Hawaii?

Clive Cabral

Pearl City

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