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…
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Alaska Airlines is a major American airline headquartered in SeaTac, Washington. Founded: April 14, 1932. CEO: Ben Minicucci.
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…
The most memorable (and forgettable) Christmas aircraft liveries and designs
Special themed liveries have become an important mainstay of the aviation industry, with airlines keen to promote their…
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…