"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.

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 Hawaiʻi-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 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.

Airlines have taken full advantage of the relaxed policies regarding the deployment of narrowbody aircraft on flights to Hawaii. Alaska Airlines and Southwest Airlines heavily utilize the Boeing 737 on various Hawaiian routes, while carriers like American Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines deploy the Airbus A321neo.

Right now, Hawaiian operates two different types of lounges in Honolulu: a Premier Club and a Plumeria Lounge. The Premier Club is open to elite frequent flyers, first-class flyers and club members, while the fancier Plumeria Lounge is limited to those flying in long-haul first class and select top-tier elite members.

Hawaiian Airlines is set to open a new premium lounge at Honolulu’s Daniel K. Inouye International Airport in 2027, and provided a first look of the lounge’s design and features. Inspired by Hawaii’s natural elements,

Dreaming of an international holiday? An island paradise perhaps? More than a few airlines have launched sales beach-laden destinations this week.