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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Cranky Flier
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
