Alaska and Hawaiian clear DOJ review period, move forward with merger
Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines are a step closer to finalizing their proposed merger after the airlines clear…
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Alaska Airlines is a major American airline headquartered in SeaTac, Washington. Founded: April 14, 1932. CEO: Ben Minicucci.
Portland International Airport unveils new terminal that includes a bar for planespotters
Oregon’s Portland International Airport (PDX) has unveiled its brand new main terminal featuring a design unique to the…
Alaska flight diverted from Jackson Hole because pilot not qualified to land
Flights are diverted for a multitude of reasons. However, for one recent Alaska Airlines flight the diversion was…
US judge dismisses lawsuit over $1.9B Alaska-Hawaiian Airlines merger
A US federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit that sought to stop Alaska Airlines from purchasing Hawaiian Airlines…
Alaska Airlines invests in JetZero’s blended-wing-body airliner concept
Alaska Airlines announced on August 13, 2024, that it has invested an undisclosed amount in JetZero, a US startup…
Michelin-starred chef cooks up a storm for Alaska Airlines first-class guests
Michelin-starred chef Brandon Jew will be cooking up a storm for Alaska Airlines first class passengers as a…
Alaska renews contract to use AI to optimize flight paths and reduce emissions
Alaska Airlines renewed its partnership with Air Space Intelligence (ASI) to use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to optimize flight…
Boeing and Spirit execs first to give evidence at NTSB door plug blowout hearing
The National Transportation Safety Board’s (NTSB) two-day investigative hearing into the Alaska Airlines 737 MAX 9 door plug…
US Senator demands FAA analyses potential deficiencies in oversight of Boeing
United States (US) Senator Maria Cantwell has written to the head of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to…
US appeals court blocks new airline rules for more ‘junk fees’ transparency
Three judges at the 5th US Circuit Court of Appeals in the United States (US) have temporarily blocked…
Alaska Airlines’ largest Californian lounge opens after $30M relocation: video
Alaska Airlines has opened its largest Californian-based airport lounge following a $30 million relocation in San Francisco, United…
Alaska Airlines to expand First Class and Premium seating options on B737 fleet
Alaska Airlines announced that it will roll out additional First Class and Premium Class seating across more than…
NTSB sets out more details on Boeing 737 MAX 9 plug door blowout hearing
A National Transport Safety board (NTSB) hearing will commence on August 6 and 7, 2024, to gather evidence…
Pastor facing federal charge for allegedly assaulting wife over seat upgrade
An evangelical pastor is facing federal charges after allegedly hitting his wife in the head because she got…
Alaska Airlines honors US military with new aircraft design, Fallen Soldier Cart
To mark this year’s American Independence Day, Alaska Airlines unveiled its latest patriotic aircraft design and Fallen Soldier…
Alaska Airlines launches flights to La Paz and Monterrey from Los Angeles
Alaska Airlines is expanding its network in Mexico with the announcement of new flights to La Paz International…
Boeing exec blamed paperwork for door plug blowout in briefing that irked NTSB
Comments made by a Boeing executive during a media briefing that irked the NTSB included the claim that…
NTSB castigates Boeing for sharing non-public info to media on door plug probe
The National Transport Safety Board (NTSB) has castigated Boeing after discovering officials disclosed non-public information regarding the Alaska…