Letter: Hawaiian merger bad for brand, good for workers
CRAIG T. KOJIMA / CKOJIMA@STARADVERTISER.COM
Hawaiian Airlines employee Nobuko Fujiwara assists a passenger with her ticket on Aug. 30.
Unfortunately Hawaiian Airlines is not in a financial position to buy Alaska Airlines. This is more than likely the last lifeline Hawaiian has remaining if it wishes to avoid bankruptcy.
I have no doubt that Alaska Airlines will cheapen the Hawaiian product, and eventually completely absorb them into their airline just as they did with Virgin America. As a commercial aviation employee, I hate to see the Hawaiian product go away or cheapened, but I am happy for my many friends at Hawaiian who will stay employed and be able to provide for themselves and loved ones.
Mike Crooks
Hawaii Kai
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