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transportation1 month ago•2 min saved

Alaska Airlines Pilot Sues Boeing Over Midair Door Blowout

An Alaska Airlines pilot is suing Boeing, claiming the company wrongly blamed him and others for a 2024 incident where a panel blew out of a Boeing 737 Max, causing minor injuries but a safe landing, after Boeing and its supplier were implicated in a repair oversight. The pilot, praised for his quick response, alleges Boeing's attempts to deflect liability caused him distress and legal issues, despite the NTSB's findings of a maintenance error.

via ABC News|

#737-max #aircraft-safety #alaska-airlines

business1 month ago•4 min saved

Alaska Airlines Pilot Defends Actions After Boeing Blame

Alaska Airlines pilot Brandon Fisher, praised for safely landing a Boeing 737 Max after a panel flew off, is suing Boeing, claiming the manufacturer wrongly blamed him and others for the incident caused by manufacturing flaws, specifically missing bolts that led to the panel's detachment.

via AP News|

#737-max #alaska-airlines #aviation-safety

world2 months ago•2 min saved

Alaska Airlines Passenger Faces Charges for Attempting to Open Plane Door Mid-Flight

An Alaska Airlines passenger was charged after attempting to open the plane door mid-flight, causing concern among passengers and leading to his hospital assessment upon landing.

via NBC News|

#alaska-airlines #federal-charges #flight-safety

business2 months ago•4 min saved

Alaska Airlines Expands Routes with New Flights from Anchorage, Portland, and Boise

Alaska Airlines is expanding its network with seven new nonstop routes from Anchorage and Portland to destinations including Boston, Jackson Hole, and four Washington cities, starting from spring and summer 2026, offering more travel options and improved connectivity.

via Alaska Airlines|

#alaska-airlines #anchorage #business

travel4 months ago•1 min saved

Alaska Airlines and Santa Barbara Airport Expand Nonstop Flight Options to Key Destinations

Alaska Airlines is expanding its flight network from Portland (PDX) in 2026 by adding four new non-stop routes to Baltimore, St. Louis, Philadelphia, and Idaho Falls, along with increased flights to Newark and Santa Rosa, as part of a broader expansion including new routes from Seattle and San Diego.

via KATU|

#2026 #alaska-airlines #new-routes

business4 months ago•6 min saved

Alaska Airlines Expands Non-Stop Routes to San Diego, Portland, Hawai‘i, and More

Alaska Airlines is expanding its network with 13 new nonstop routes starting next spring, including new destinations from San Diego and Portland, more flights to Hawai‘i, and new airports like Tulsa and Arcata-Eureka, aiming to serve 142 destinations in 2026 and strengthen its presence in key markets.

via Alaska Airlines|

#alaska-airlines #business #hawaii

business4 months ago•6 min saved

Alaska Airlines Expands West Coast and Hawaii Routes in 2026

Alaska Airlines announced significant growth plans for 2026, focusing on expanding routes in San Diego and Portland while reducing presence in Los Angeles and San Francisco, aiming to optimize market opportunities and competition.

via Cranky Flier|

#2026-plans #alaska-airlines #business

business4 months ago•2 min saved

Alaska Airlines to Upgrade IT Systems Following Major Outage

Alaska Airlines experienced a significant IT failure leading to 400 flight cancellations and impacting 49,000 passengers, prompting the airline to rebook passengers, offer compensation, and bring in outside experts to improve system resilience.

via KOMO|

#alaska-airlines #business #flight-cancellations

business4 months ago•1 min saved

Alaska Airlines Recovers from IT Outage Amid Ongoing Disruptions and Profit Challenges

Alaska Airlines resumed operations after an IT outage caused the grounding of 229 flights, leading to cancellations and delays, with ongoing efforts to reposition aircraft and crews.

via KSL.com|

#airline-disruption #alaska-airlines #business

business4 months ago•1 min saved

Alaska Airlines Restores Flights After IT Outage

Alaska Airlines resumed operations after a significant IT outage caused the grounding of 229 flights and ongoing disruptions, with the airline working to rebook affected travelers and check flight statuses.

via AP News|

#airline-disruption #alaska-airlines #business

transportation4 months ago•2 min saved

Alaska Airlines resumes flights after nationwide tech outage

Alaska Airlines resumed flights after a nationwide ground stop caused by a significant IT outage, which led to over 229 cancellations and numerous delays. The airline worked to restore operations and advised passengers to check their flight status, with the FAA issuing the ground stop at the airline's request.

via CBS News|

#alaska-airlines #faa #flight-cancellations

transportation4 months ago•0 min saved

Alaska Airlines Grounds All Flights Amid Nationwide IT Outage

Alaska Airlines has grounded all flights nationwide due to an IT outage affecting operations, and has requested a ground stop from the FAA, causing widespread travel disruptions.

via ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos|

#alaska-airlines #faa #flight-grounding

world4 months ago•1 min saved

Passenger Assaults Crew, Forcing Boise Emergency Landing

A woman on an Alaska Airlines flight from Portland to Dallas allegedly assaulted two flight attendants, leading to a diversion to Boise and her arrest. Tracy Barkhimer, 61, was restrained and charged with misdemeanor battery, and has been banned from flying with Alaska Airlines. The incident highlights ongoing issues of passenger violence on flights.

via CBS News|

#alaska-airlines #assault #boise

travel4 months ago•3 min saved

Atmos Rewards Enhances Earning, Perks, and Award Charts

Atmos Rewards, the loyalty program of Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines, is set to significantly improve its points earning rates for partner airline flights, especially in first and business class, with changes expected to be implemented in late 2026. This addresses previous concerns about uncompetitive earning rates and makes partner flights more rewarding, particularly for international travel.

via One Mile at a Time|

#airline-loyalty #alaska-airlines #atmos-rewards

finance6 months ago•2 min saved

Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines Launch New Loyalty and Credit Card Offers

Alaska Airlines has rebranded its frequent flyer program and launched new Atmos Rewards Visa cards with 80,000-point introductory bonuses, offering some of the best deals on sub-$100 annual fee cards, with the consumer card now offering a 120-day window to meet spending requirements.

via Frequent Miler|

#alaska-airlines #atmos-rewards #bonus-offers