NTSB orders probe into close call between Alaska and FedEx jets at Newark
The National Transport Safety Board (NTSB) has ordered an investigation into a ‘close call’ between Alaska Airlines and…
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Alaska Airlines is a major American airline headquartered in SeaTac, Washington. Founded: April 14, 1932. CEO: Ben Minicucci.
Fleet of 10 Amazon Air Airbus A330 freighters join IAT Leasing portfolio
A fleet of Airbus A330-300 freighters leased to Amazon Air and operated by Alaska Airlines have joined the…
Airlines brace for major disruptions across US as massive winter storm looms
Airlines in the US are preparing for major disruptions over the coming days in response to warnings about…
UPDATE: Alaska Airlines places largest ever aircraft order with Boeing
Alaska Airlines has announced it is placing a record order with Boeing for 105 additional 737 MAX 10…
Lawsuit alleges Boeing tried to blame 737 captain in door plug blowout incident
A lawsuit against Boeing has alleged that the US manufacturer “attempted to shift blame” onto an Alaska Airlines…
The most memorable (and forgettable) Christmas aircraft liveries and designs
Special themed liveries have become an important mainstay of the aviation industry, with airlines keen to promote their…
Alaska Airlines adds seven new routes from Anchorage and Portland for 2026
Alaska Airlines is further embracing its Pacific Northwest roots by announcing seven new nonstop routes from Anchorage and Portland that will…
Alaska, Hawaiian receive FAA single operating certificate as separate brands
Alaska Airlines has secured a single operating certificate (SOC) from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), allowing it to…
Alaska Airlines hit by another IT outage, airline cites Microsoft Azure issues
Alaska Airlines has suffered another IT outage, disrupting its website and temporarily affecting online check-in for passengers, marking…
Alaska Airlines restores operations after second major IT outage of 2025
Alaska Airlines has resumed operations following an IT outage that caused a system-wide halt of its flights across…
STARLUX Airlines expands US codeshare deal with Alaska Airlines
On September 30, 2025, Taiwan-based carrier STARLUX Airlines unveiled the next phase of its developing codeshare partnership with…
Ex-Alaska Airlines pilot pleads guilty after attempt to cut engines mid-flight
A former Alaska Airlines pilot who tried to disable both engines of a Horizon Air Embraer E175 while…
Alaska unveils enhanced loyalty program with Hawaiian, launches Starlink Wi-Fi
Alaska Airlines has unveiled a raft of new benefits and features alongside merger partner Hawaiian Airlines, including a…
Alaska Airlines unveils new livery, launches flights to London and Iceland
Alaska Airlines announced the launch of two new European routes on August 5, 2025. Starting in the spring…
Global tsunami warnings force airlines and airports to cancel flights
Tsunami warnings triggered by a massive magnitude 8.8 earthquake near Russia have forced airlines and airports around the…
Alaska Airlines back in operation after brief IT outage grounds entire fleet
Alaska Airlines has announced that it is back in operation following a brief nationwide IT outage that grounded…
Pair given seats by torn-out door plug on Alaska flight 1282 arrived late: NTSB
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has published its final official report into the door plug blowout aboard…
Aventure Aviation secures 12 retired Alaska Airlines Boeing 737NGs for teardown
Aviation parts supplier Aventure Aviation has secured 12 former Alaska Airlines Boeing 737-900 NG aircraft for teardown at…