Alaska and Hawaiian unveil new premium cabins for 2028
Alaska Air Group has unveiled new premium cabins for Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines, including lie-flat suites and a premium economy product called Premium...
Alaska Airlines adds nonstop Seattle flights to Athens and Paris for summer 2027
Alaska Airlines will launch seasonal nonstop services from Seattle to Athens and Paris in May 2027, expanding its intercontinental network from its largest hub...
Evangelist banned by Alaska Airlines after delivering in-flight sermon before departure
A Florida evangelist has been barred from flying with Alaska Airlines after delivering an unsolicited religious message to passengers aboard a delayed flight before...
Alaska Airlines launches first-ever Seattle–Rome nonstop, marking European debut
Alaska Airlines has inaugurated its first nonstop transatlantic route, launching a historic direct connection between Seattle and Rome as it officially enters the European...
Alaska Airlines and FedEx jets avoid collision at Newark after last-second go-around
A serious near-miss occurred at Newark Liberty International Airport when an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 9 (reg. N738AL) and a FedEx Boeing 777F...
Alaska Airlines captain sues Boeing after 737 MAX 9 blowout, alleging he was wrongly blamed
The Alaska Airlines captain who safely landed Flight AS1282 after a door plug panel blew out shortly after takeoff in January 2024 has filed...
Alaska Airlines places largest aircraft order in its history with Boeing
Boeing and Alaska Airlines have announced the largest aircraft order in the airline’s history, marking a major milestone as the partners celebrate 60 years...
Alaska Airlines to launch daily Seattle–London Heathrow flights on Boeing 787 Dreamliner in 2026
Alaska Airlines is expanding its transatlantic market with new daily nonstop service between Seattle and London Heathrow, set to begin May 21, 2026. Tickets...
Boeing adds former Alaska Airlines chief Brad Tilden to its board
Boeing has appointed Bradley D. Tilden — the longtime former leader of Alaska Air Group — to its Board of Directors, the company announced...
Hawaiian Airlines retires ‘HA’ callsign after 95 years as Alaska merger takes effect
Emotional farewell marks the end of a historic chapter in Hawaiian aviationHawaiian Airlines has officially retired its iconic “HA” callsign after 95 years, marking...
Alaska Airlines restores operations after IT outage causes major flight disruptions
Alaska Airlines has resumed operations after an IT outage grounded its fleet for several hours, leading to the cancellation of 229 flights and widespread...
Former Alaska Airlines pilot pleads guilty in mid-flight engine sabotage case
Joseph Emerson, 46, a former Alaska Airlines pilot, pleaded guilty Friday in both federal and state cases for trying to shut down a passenger...
Alaska Airlines to launch nonstop flights from Seattle to London and Reykjavik in Spring 2026
Alaska Airlines has announced its boldest international expansion yet, with daily nonstop flights from Seattle to London Heathrow and Reykjavik, beginning spring 2026. The...
Alaska Airlines lifts system-wide ground stop after major IT outage disrupts flights
Alaska Airlines temporarily grounded all its flights and those of its regional subsidiary Horizon Air on Sunday night due to a major IT...
NTSB: Boeing’s oversight failures caused MAX 9 door plug blowout; FAA also criticised
The NTSB has determined that Boeing’s inadequate training, oversight, and documentation practices led to the mid-exit door (MED) plug blowout on an Alaska Airlines...
Alaska Airlines announces Seattle – Rome route
Alaska Airlines has announced the launch of its first-ever nonstop service between Seattle and Rome. Starting in May 2026, this new route will connect...
Alaska Airlines begins daily Seattle–Tokyo flights in global expansion with Hawaiian partnership
Alaska Airlines has launched a new daily nonstop service between Seattle and Tokyo Narita, operated by Hawaiian Airlines' Airbus A330 aircraft, marking Alaska’s entry...
Alaska Airlines flight attendant fired for twerking in empty plane: “can you still be yourself?”
An Alaska Airlines flight attendant, Nelle Diala, was fired on the spot after posting a video (see below) of herself twerking in an empty...
Alaska Air Group unveils Seattle as global gateway with new nonstop flights to Tokyo and Seoul
Alaska Air Group has announced the launch of Seattle as a global gateway, introducing nonstop Hawaiian Airlines flights to Tokyo Narita (starting May 2025)...
Alaska Airlines set to finalise $1.9 billion acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines with DOT approval
Alaska Airlines is poised to finalise its $1.9 billion acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines after receiving approval from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT).The deal,...