Alaska Airlines has entered an agreement to acquire Hawaiian Airlines for $1.9 billion, including $900 million of the carrier's net debt. According to Sunday's announcement, Alaska Airlines will acquire Hawaiian Airlines for $18 per share in cash. The airlines say the deal will unlock more destinations throughout the Pacific region, continental United States and globally. The deal is expected to generate high single-digit earnings accretion for Alaska Airlines within the first two years with no anticipated material impact on long-term balance sheet metrics. 'This combination is an exciting next step in our collective journey to provide a better travel experience...