Multiple system failures led to Alaska 737-9 door plug blowout, NTSB concludes
An investigation by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) into the door plug blowout aboard an Alaska Airlines…
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Alaska Airlines is a major American airline headquartered in SeaTac, Washington. Founded: April 14, 1932. CEO: Ben Minicucci.
Europe debut: Alaska Airlines to launch inaugural Seattle-Rome service in 2026
Alaska Airlines has unveiled plans to launch a new direct service from Seattle to Rome, Italy, in May…
NTSB set hearing date in Boeing 737-9 plug door incident investigation
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has reportedly set a hearing date in its investigation into why a…
Two Alaska Airlines B737 aircraft clip wings at Seattle-Tacoma airport
Two Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 aircraft clipped their wings at Seattle-Tacoma (SEA) airport on May 17, 2025, as…
Alaska Airlines launches widebody international flights from Seattle to Tokyo
Alaska Airlines launched its first widebody services from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), Washington, with an inaugural flight to…
Alaska launches daily Seattle-Tokyo A330 service operated by Hawaiian Airlines
Alaska Airlines is expanding its reach into the Pacific Northwest with the announcement of daily flight services from…
Philippine Airlines and Alaska Airlines forge frequent flyer partnership
Philippine Airlines (PAL) and Alaska Airlines have announced the forging of a frequent flyer partnership, allowing loyalty members…
Simply stunning: Alaska Airlines unveils Disney Princess Tiana-themed livery
Alaska Airlines has unveiled what must be a contender for one of the most elaborate aircraft liveries in…
Video footage captures the last flight of Alaska Airlines first Boeing 737-900
Alaska Airlines has officially retired the first-ever Boeing 737-900 at the age of 24 years. Historically significant as…
Alaska Airlines to train pilots in full-motion B737 VR simulator
Alaska Airlines has announced an investment to develop the first hyper-realistic, full-motion Boeing 737 virtual reality (VR) simulator.…
Alaska Airlines Flight 261: Investigating what caused the tragedy
Alaska Airlines Flight 261 was one of the worst aviation disasters in modern US history. What should have…
Alaska Airlines to begin Seattle to Seoul flights using Hawaiian Airlines A330s
As part of an ongoing expansion program that will also see the carrier head to Tokyo in Japan,…
Alaska Airlines flight attendants secure new three-year contract
More than 6,900 Alaska Airlines flight attendants, represented by the Association of Flight Attendants (AFA), have ratified a…
Cathay Pacific, Alaska Airlines become latest to reward staff with salary bonus
Cathay Pacific and Alaska Airlines are the latest carriers to reward its respective employees with salary bonuses. Alaska…
FAA head Mike Whitaker says ‘enhanced oversight’ of Boeing is ‘here to stay’
Almost a year since a door plug separated from an Alaska Airlines 737 MAX 9, the head of…
Alaska Airlines’ Cyber Monday sale causes major IT outage and flight disruption
Alaska Airlines has been forced to issue an apology to thousands of its customers after the launch of…
From the ice to the skies: Alaska unveils new B737 MAX9 Seattle Kraken livery
Alaska Airlines has unveiled its latest livery design with a Seattle Kraken theme in time for the 2024-2025…
Alaska Airlines launches AI-based software that simplifies flight scheduling
Alaska Airlines, in partnership with UP.Labs, has introduced a new software platform called Odysee, aimed at simplifying flight…