While United Airlines struck a more neutral tone in response to the Supreme Court decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization overturning the constitutional right to abortion, Alaska Airlines has chosen a more assertive approach. Alaska Airlines Will...
Alaska Airlines Concedes Daily Flight Cancellations Will Continue
Alaska Airlines CEO Ben Minicucci has told employees and passengers that flight cancellations and disruptions will continue through the month of May as the carrier battles a severe staffing shortage. Alaska Airlines Flight Cancellations Will Continue It has been...
Alaska Airlines: A Better Merger Choice For JetBlue
JetBlue wants to acquire another airline. Spirit Airlines was a bad choice. But is there a better option for JetBlue: Alaska Airlines. Would An Alaska Airlines – JetBlue Merger Make Sense? JetBlue appears hellbent on finding a partner, seeing...
Alaska Airlines Cancels 100+ Flights As Pilot Impasse Widens
Alaska Airlines stranded thousands of passengers Friday after coming up short on staffing during the busy spring break travel period. Concurrently, off-duty pilots picketed in a growing impasse between management and pilots over pay and benefits. Alaska Airlines Cancels...
Alaska Airlines Adopting Gender Neutral Dress Code
Alaska Airlines will let employees decide whether to wear uniforms traditionally assigned to male or female under a new gender-neutral dress code. Alaska Airlines Unveils Gender Neutral Dress Code As Alasksa Airlines describes it: Monique “Mo” wears her Alaska...
Alaska Congressman Dies On Alaska Airlines Flight
Don Young, 88, the long-serving Congressman representing Alaska’s lone seat in the House of Representatives, died on Friday after losing consciousness on an Alaska Airlines flight. Don Young, Longest Serving Congressman From Alaska, Dies On Alaksa Airlines Flight Young...
Bizarre: Alaska Airlines Executive Conducts Pilot Uniform Inspection?
In one of the most bizarre videos I’ve seen, the Alaska Airlines Chief Operating Officer appears to be inspecting the uniforms of a group of picketing pilots. What was she doing? Alaska Airlines COO Appears To Conduct Pilot Uniform...
I Don’t Like Dynamic Award Pricing, But I’m Not Worried About Alaska Airlines (Just Yet)
Alaska Airlines is set to introduce dynamic pricing on American Airlines awards staring next month, prompting more questions than answers. I tend to think this particular change will be positive, but I’m still no fan of dynamic award pricing....
Review: Alaska Airlines Lounge Los Angeles (LAX)
I stopped by the Alaska Airlines Lounge in Los Angeles (LAX) prior to my flight to Dallas and enjoyed lunch and coffee. It’s nice to see this lounge return to its pre-pandemic service model. Alaska Airlines Lounge Los Angeles...
Review: Alaska Airlines A320 First Class
It’s nice to try other carriers once in awhile and I found Alaska Airlines top-notch on my flight from Los Angeles to Dalllas onboard an Airbus A320 in first class. Alaska Airlines A320 First Class Review I booked my...
Review: Alaska Airlines Lounge New York (JFK)
Ahead of a recent United Airlines flight, I had a chance to check out the recently re-opened Alaska Airlines lounge in Terminal 7 of New York JFK. While my stay started poorly, it ended up being positive overall. Alaska...
“Fat Trophy Wife” Claims She Was Kicked Off Alaska Airlines For Wearing Crop Top…
A woman who proudly calls herself “Fat Trophy Wife” claims she was harassed by an Alaska Airlines flight attendant over her choice to wear a crop top before being thrown off the flight, even after she covered up her...
Courage Or Cowardice? Alaska Airlines Takes Middle Road On Employee Vaccinations
Alaska Airlines will not require its existing employees to be vaccinated or fine them for choosing to forgo the jab. However, those employees will be subject to “regular” testing and other restrictions. In leaving it up to employee, is...
Alaska Airlines Rolls Out Impressive Catering Upgrades
Alaska Arlines is bringing back more food to more flights in first and economy class, becoming the first U.S. carrier to (nearly) bring back pre-pandemic meal service. Meals Return To More Flights In First Class On Alaska Airlines Boasting...
Alaska Airlines Woos Me With Chocolate
United’s flight schedule from San Francisco to Los Angeles remains limited, so I took a late-evening flight on Alaska Airlines last week from SFO-LAX. There was much I appreciated about the flight, but perhaps nothing more so than the...
Alaska-Emirates Partnership Effectively Ending Before July 31st
Alaska Airlines and Emirates have announced the upcoming end to their partnership but despite a July 31st termination date, aspects of the arrangement have already ended it would appear. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new...
First Class Meals Return To Alaska Airlines
Alaska Airlines is restoring first class service to most flights effective immediately, a welcome move for flyers who may not have the time or inclination to pack their own food or eat in advance. Alaska Airlines Restores First Class...
Reciprocal Elite Upgrades: Alaska Airlines Vs. American Airlines
American Airlines and Alaska Airlines have unveiled reciprocal elite upgrades for their status members. Do Alaska or American members get the better deal? Reciprocal Elite Upgrades: Alaska Vs. American Alaska Airlines has officially joined the oneworld alliance and with...
Man Faces Stiff Prison Sentence After Urinating On His Seat During Alaska Airlines Flight
A Colorado man faces up to 20 years in jail and a $250,000 fine after refusing to wear a mask then standing up and urinating onboard an Alaska Airlines flight. Man Faces Up To 20 Years In Prison After...
Alaska Airlines Status Match? Tempting…
I’m tempted to take advantage of the generous status match offer from Alaska Airlines, but not convinced now is the time considering the way 2021 is unfolding. My only object: preserve oneworld emerald status. Tempting Status Match Offer From...
