After the Alaska-Boeing event, I flew Alaska Airlines from Seattle (SEA) to Chicago (ORD) onboard a recently retrofitted 737-800 in first class, enjoying a superb flight with outstanding service. Alaska Airlines 737-800 First Class Review (SEA-ORD) I traveled as...
Alaska Airlines North Satellite Lounge Review: Seattle’s Best Domestic Lounge?

The Alaska Airlines North Satellite lounge at Seattle (SEA) is a fitting flagship lounge, with stunning views, cozy seating, and excellent barista-made coffee. Alaska Airlines North Satellite Lounge Seattle Review (SEA) While I considered lounge hopping before my flight...
Hawaiian Airlines Sparks Backlash After Memo Suggests Native Language Should Be Dropped For “Inclusivity”

A memo circulated internally at Hawaiian Airlines sparked significant backlash online after it was understood to say that the airline would remove Hawaiian language from its manuals in the name of inclusivity. The wording was purportedly wrong and the...
Review: Alaska Airlines 737-9 MAX First Class

To attend the Alaska-Boeing event, I flew Alaska Airlines from Chicago (ORD) to Seattle (SEA) onboard a 737-9 MAX in first class and enjoyed a pleasant flight, with the exception of the Wi-Fi onboard. Alaska Airlines 737-9 MAX First...
Inside Alaska Airlines’ New Global Livery Reveal: My Quick Trip To Seattle

It’s time for another “day in the life of a travel blogger” story, where I’ll share about a very quick trip to Seattle for the global livery reveal for Alaska Airlines. My Trip To Seattle For Alaska Airlines Livery...
Alaska Airlines Orders 110 Boeing Jets, Locking In Growth For The Next Decade

Alaska Airlines has placed the largest aircraft order in its history, committing to more than 100 new Boeing narrowbodies and expanding its widebody fleet as it continues a growth strategy that has been years in the making. While the...
Alaska Airlines Captain Praised As Hero Now Sues Boeing For $10 Million, Says He Was Scapegoated

Alaska Airlines Captain Brandon Fisher contends that he was praised publicly as a hero while quietly becoming a target in a legal defense strategy. He’s now suing Boeing for $10 million. Alaska Airlines Pilot Sues Boeing, Says Manufacturer Tried...
“You’re Ruining Christmas!” Passenger Explodes After Alaska Airlines Blocks Blocks Her Cats From Boarding

She wanted to take two cats with her in one carrier on an Alaska Airlines flight. When the airline wouldn’t allow it, her claim of “Christmas ruined” became a viral and pathetic holiday spectacle. “Two Cats Karen” Melts Down...
Alaska Airlines Will Fly Its 787 Dreamliner To London Heathrow And Tickets Are Now On Sale

Alaska Airlines is following a well-worn trend of aspiring global carriers in launching service to London. Tickets are now on sale for a new nonstop flight from Seattle to London Heathrow, marking Alaska’s first-ever flight to the United Kingdom...
“Ask For A Warrant” Alaska Airlines Privacy Poster Angers Trump Supporters, Sparks Political Firestorm

A new Alaska Airlines poster reminding employees to verify law-enforcement requests with a subpoena or warrant has touched off political outrage online, particularly among Trump-aligned commentators who view it as an act of resistance against police or federal officers....
Alaska Airlines Reveals 787-9 Soft Product Details, Makes Rome Service Daily

Alaska Airlines has released new details about the soft product experience that will debut on its Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner and also announced that its previously announced Seattle – Rome service will go daily next spring. Alaska Airlines Details Soft...
Alaska + Hawaiian Airlines Offer Up To 50% Off Southern Hemisphere Award Redemptions

While much of the U.S. braces for winter, Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines are reminding travelers that summer is just getting started…south of the equator. The carriers have launched their latest Global Getaways promotion through the Atmos Rewards program,...
Alaska Airlines Pivots On West Coast, Handing A Gift To United Airlines

Last week I covered Alaska Airlines’ new route additions from San Diego, representing assertive growth in a California airport Alaska sees as underserved. But those new flights did not come out of thin air; they came at the expense...
Alaska Airlines Expands West Coast Network With 13 New Routes, Two New Cities, And More Hawaii Flights

Alaska Airlines is growing again, this time with focus on San Diego, Portland, and Hawaii. Alaska Airlines Expands With 13 New Routes, Two New Cities, And More Hawaii Flights Alaska Airlines has announced 13 new routes set to begin...
Stealth Devaluation: Alaska Airlines Updates North American Award Chart

Alaska Airlines has quietly updated its award chart for flights within North America operated by Alaska or Hawaiian, adding a new and higher minimum mileage threshold for longer distance itineraries. Alaska Airlines Updates North American Award Chart, Adds New...
Review: Alaska Airlines Lounge Los Angeles (LAX)

The Alaska Airlines Lounge at Los Angeles (LAX) is a cozy oneworld lounge with great coffee and kind staff. Alaska Airlines Lounge Los Angeles Review (LAX) I stopped by the Alaska lounge before my American Airlines flight from LA...
Alaska Airlines Pilot Pleads Guilty In Horizon Air Engine Shutdown To Avoid Prison

Joseph Emerson, the former Alaska Airlines pilot at the center of the Horizon Air Flight 2059 incident, has entered a guilty plea in federal court and reached a deal in state court that brings this long-running case closer to...
Alaska Atmos Cuts: LATAM Partnership Ends, Singapore Airlines Scaled Back

Alaska Airlines is significantly dialing back its Atmos Rewards partnerships with two once-valuable partners: Singapore Airlines and LATAM Airlines. These changes go into effect October 1, 2025, and they reshape how members earn and redeem points across multiple continents....
Alaska & Hawaiian Atmos Rewards Summit Card Review: Best New Credit Card Of 2025

Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines have launched their new Atmos Rewards loyalty program, and along with it, the Atmos™ Rewards Summit Visa Infinite® card from Bank of America. This is one of the most compelling new airline credit cards we’ve...
Alaska’s New Atmos Summit Card Is The Best Airline Credit Card We’ve Seen In Years

Alaska Airlines just raised the stakes in the premium card game. With the new Atmos Rewards Summit Visa Infinite, Alaska is finally offering a premium card product that ties valuable benefits to actual flying and avoids the coupon-book gimmicks...

