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,…
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Alaska Airlines is a major American airline headquartered in SeaTac, Washington. Founded: April 14, 1932. CEO: Ben Minicucci.
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…
Alaska Airlines launches five new routes in California and Pacific Northwest
Alaska Airlines will be launching five new nonstop routes, expanding its presence in California and the Pacific Northwest. …
Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines merger approved by US regulators
After months of deliberation, the US Department of Transportation (DOT) has finally given its approval to the proposed…
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…
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…