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...
Official: Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan Becomes Atmos Rewards (Details)
Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan is now Atmos Rewards, with Hawaiian Airlines’ HawaiianMiles set to join on October 1, 2025. Let’s unpack what is changing at Alaska Airlines. Official: Atmos Rewards – The Combined Loyalty Program Of Alaska Airlines +...
Ominous Leak: Alaska Airlines’ New “Atmos Rewards” Loyalty Program
I can’t help but feel that when Alaska Airlines replaces Mileage Plan with “Atmos Rewards” when it combines loyalty programs with Hawaiian Miles, the result for consumers will not be positive. But it’s not too late to ensure that...
Alaska Airlines Unveils Striking New Livery For Dreamliner Fleet
Alaska Airlines has revealed a brand-new aircraft livery, offering a first look at the design that will define its Boeing 787 Dreamliner fleet as the airline expands its intercontinental service from Seattle. Alaska Airlines Reveals Stunning New Livery For...
“I Have A Bomb Under My Hat!” Cowboy Pulls Stupid Stunt On Alaska Airlines Flight
A cowboy may have thought he was being funny, but he certainly was not laughing as he was pulled off an Alaska Airlines flight after joking about a bomb under his 10-gallon hat. Cowboy Pulled Off Alaska Airlines Flight...
Delta Adds Rome And Barcelona Flights From Seattle, Edging Out Alaska
The competition in Seattle is heating up with a pair of new European routes just announced by Delta Air Lines. Delta Adds Two New Europe Flights from Seattle, Targets Alaska Airlines with Rome Route Delta is launching two new...
Dreamliner To Rome: Alaska Airlines Confirms First Europe Route
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...