Alaska Airlines will launch service from Seattle to Rome in 2026, marking its first destination in Europe. Let’s unpack the strategy behind this new route. Alaska Airlines Picks Rome As First European Destination Using 787-9 Dreamliner One of the...
What Hawaiian Airlines AMEX Exit Means For Alaska MileagePlan
As Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian merge their loyalty programs, a final date has been provided for American Express Membership Rewards to Hawaiian Airlines (and thus, Alaska Airlines.) The writing has been on the hangar wall for a while now:...
Alaska Airlines Cuts Transcontinental Routes, Adds San Diego Service
Alaska Airlines is retreating from Washington Dulles, blaming slowing demand and economic uncertainty, but building up its network in San Diego with the addition of three more routes from a station where Alaska is competing with Southwest Airlines for...
Hero: Alaska Airlines Flight Attendant Throat Punches Passenger Who Pulled Woman’s Hair And Would Not Let Go While Suffering “Psychotic Episode”
An Alaska Airlines flight attendant was forced to repeatedly strike a passenger in the throat after that passenger grabbed his seatmate by her hair and refused to let go. I commend this flight attendant for bravery and quick thinking....
Alaska Airlines Flight Attendants Given “Final Offer” With Warning
Flight attendants at Alaska Airlines have been presented with a revised contract offer that comes with a warning from the union negotiating on their behalf: ratify this or forget about any pay raise for years to come. New Tentative...
No Mercy: Alaska Airlines Fires Flight Attendant For Twerking In Uniform On TikTok
An Alaska Airlines flight attendant claims she lost her job for posting a video on TikTok of her twerking in uniform. Does the punishment fit the crime? Alaska Airlines Flight Attendant Fired For Twerking. In Uniform. Onboard 737. Then...
Alaska Airlines Crew Fails To Help Passenger Deal With Obnoxious Seatmate
Airline seats are funny things…rather than your seat being your seat, you get access to the back of one seat and the front of the one behind it. But what happens when you find an obnoxious seatmate who wants...
Alaska Airlines Plans 12 Longhaul Destinations From Seattle: Why It Chose The A330-200 Over 787-9
In a move that was not totally unexpected, Alaska Airlines announced that it would establish its Seattle hub as a global gateway, adding 12 longhaul flights by 2030, including service to Tokyo Narita and Seoul Incheon in 2025. Let’s...
“We Don’t Work For Free!” Alaska Airlines Flight Attendant Shames First Class Passenger Over Drink Request
Understandably, flight attendants at Alaska Airlines are angry that their union has failed to negotiate a new contract ahead of the incoming Trump administration, but barking at a first class passenger who requested a cup of coffee is just...
Is Alaska Airlines Considering Draconian Restrictions On Partner Award Redemptions?
While Alaska Airlines has not officially confirmed whether it was a glitch or a preview of what is to come, bookings on partner carriers were unavailable for several hours today for travel departing within 72 hours, whether booking online...
Man Claims First Class Downgrade To Economy Class Killed His Dog On Alaska Airlines
A man has sued Alaska Airlines for the death of his bulldog, alleging a downgrade from first class to economy class on a transcontinental flight was to blame for the death of his beloved dog. Man Blames Death Of...
Alaska Airlines Testing Reusable Cups In Economy Class
In a move that may be a blend of cost-cutting and environmental stewardship, Alaska Airlines is trialing the use of reusable plastic cups in economy class. Alaska Airlines Considering Reusable Plastic Cups In Economy Class In New Trial To...
Alaska Airlines Updates Mileage Plan: Winners And Losers
There’s a lot to like about the changes Alaska Airlines announced today for its Mileage Plan loyalty program, but also some bad news, especially for regular Alaska flyers. Overall, though, Mileage Plan remains a unique and valuable program with...
Alaska Airlines Gave Away Key Advantage In Hawaiian Deal
Alaska Airlines has been given the green light by the DOT to acquire Hawaiian Airlines this week in a $1.9bn deal, but they may have handcuffed themselves. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click...
DOT Approves Alaska-Hawaiian Merger With Protections For Frequent Flyers
The US Department of Transportation (DOT) secured binding protections from Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines concerning loyalty programs and air service, clearing the way for the two carriers to merge. Alaska-Hawaiian Merger Approved After Loyalty Program Concessions To DOT...
Alaska Airlines 737 Max 9 Aborts Takeoff To Avoid Southwest Airlines 737-700 Collision
A close call in Nashville between an Alaska Airlines and Southwest Airlines 737 jet avoided catastrophe but serves as another wake-up call. BAN Incident: Alaska Airlines 737 MAX 9 Forced To Abort Takeoff At High Speed To Avoid Southwest...
Alaska Airlines Pilot’s Chilling Recollection Of 737 MAX 9 Blowout Flight
For the first time, we’re hearing from one of the pilots onboard Alaska Airlines Flight 1282, the Boeing 737 MAX 9 door blowout flight. Her recollection of what occurred onboard is chilling. Alaska Airlines Pilot Recounts Her Experience On...
Alaska-Hawaiian Greenlit, JetBlue-Spirit Struggle To Survive
Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines have not been challenged on its acquisition by the DOJ during its standard review period in what appears to green light their merger while Spirit and JetBlue struggle to survive independently. If you are considering booking...
Alaska Airlines “Magic Mushroom” Pilot Expresses Contrition Ahead Of Trial
44-year-old Joseph Emerson, the (former) Alaska Airlines pilot who nearly killed 83 people after a mushroom-induced hallucination onboard Alaska flight 2059, is arguing for leniency ahead of his criminal trial. Magic Mushroom Pilot At Alaska Airlines: “I Accept Responsibility...
Step Back! Alaska Airlines Agent Inflames Tense Baggage Situation
An Alaska Airlines baggage agent in Newark did not handle a customer well after a customer did not handle a baggage delay well…prompting unnecessary threats and escalation over a very routine issue. Alaska Airlines Baggage Agent In Newark Gets...
