HONOLULU (KHON2) -- The combining of Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines is complete, though the two will continue to operate under individual operating certificates until they can attain a single certificate from the FAA. Get Hawaii's latest morning news delivered to your inbox, sign up for News 2 You The merger, which was announced in December, combines daily flights totaling 1,500 to 141 destinations. Travelers excited about the potential for Hawaiian-Alaska airline merger What travelers need to know: Separate websites, reservation systems and loyalty programs will be maintained until later in the process. HawaiianMiles retain their full value Miles will be able to be transferred between the two airline loyalty programs in the coming weeks Hawaii residents will enjoy a new travel program while traveling interisland, including 10% off one booking per quarter and one free checked bag. The Hawaiian Airlines brand will be maintained and Honolulu will be the second largest hub behind Seattle. Industry experts said Hawaiian Airlines employees should do fine in the long run, as they combine to total 33,000 employees across the Pacific, Asia and North America.