A man faces criminal charges after attacking his seatmate on an Alaska Airlines flight with a crudely made weapon of pens and rubber bands he constructed in the lavatory. He’s also claiming asylum in the USA. Fearing His Seatmate...
Federal Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Against Alaska Airlines By Disgruntled Politician
A Trump-appointed federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit by former Alaska State Senator Lora Reinbold over her temporary ban from Alaska Airlines during the pandemic concerning face masks. In Alaska, Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Against Alaska Airlines Over Face Masks...
Damning NTSB 737 MAX 9 Report Is Actually Good News For Boeing
While Boeing continues to lose credibility, this time via a damning report from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), the news could have been much worse. Indeed, quality control issues are much easier to overcome than structural engineering deficiencies....
737 MAX 9 Cleared For Return To Service On Alaska Airlines + United Airlines
The US Federal Aviation Administration has cleared the Boeing 737 MAX 9 to return to service and Alaska Airlines and United Airlines have now outlined their specific plans to return this aircraft to the skies. 737 MAX 9 Will...
Two Flight Attendants Sue Alaska Airlines, Claim They Were Fired Due To Their Christian Faith
A lawsuit seeks damages against Alaska Airlines and the Association of Flight Attendants (AFA) after two flight attendants were fired for what they claim was the expression of their Christian faith in “Alaska’s World,” an internal employee-only communication network....
Alaska Airlines Offers $1,500 To Each Passenger On Flight 1282
Hoping to avert a class action lawsuit, Alaska Airlines has proactively offered a full refund, counseling, and a $1,500 payment to every passenger onboard flight 1282, which was forced to make an emergency landing last Friday after a major...
iPhone Survives 16,000 Foot Drop From Alaska Airlines 737 MAX 9…Without A Scratch
An iPhone that was sucked out of an Alaska Airlines 737 MAX 9 last Friday was found not only intact, but fully functional and without a scratch. How does a phone survive a drop from an airplane? The answer...
More Irregularities Revealed On Terrifying Alaska Airlines 737-9 MAX Flight
New revelations about what occurred onboard Alaska Airlines flight 1282, operated by a Boeing 737-9 MAX, paint a more concerning picture of the terrifying incident that led to a nationwide grounding of this jet type for further inspections. Preliminary...
Alaska Airlines Grounds Entire Boeing 737-9 MAX Fleet
As a precautionary move, Alaska Airlines has grounded its entire fleet of 65 Boeing 737-9 MAX jets. The swift move will severely disrupt flights this weekend at Alaska Airlines, which heavily relies upon this aircraft type for its mainline...
Alaska Airlines 737-9 MAX Exit Door Separates From Aircraft After Takeoff, Forcing Emergency Landing
A “plugged” rear mid-cabin emergency exit door on an Alaska Airlines 737-9 MAX separated from the aircraft minutes after takeoff, triggering a rapid decompression event. An emergency was declared and the aircraft returned to Portland. Alaska Airlines 737-9 MAX...
Hawaiian Airlines CEO Offers Insight On Merger With Alaska Airlines
Hawaiian Airlines President and CEO Peter Ingram has answered questions about the proposed merger with Alaska Airlines in a memo to employees. Most interestingly is that Hawaiian is open to other suitors, even as it remains optimistic about its...
Alaska Airlines Adds Non-Alcoholic Kölsch Beer Onboard
Alaska Airlines has added non-alcoholic Kölsch beer by Best Day Brewing to its onboard lineup in a further improvement of the carrier’s non-alcoholic beverage options. Non-Alcoholic Kölsch Beer Now Available On Alaska Airlines Starting this month, you can order...
Reasons Why The Alaska-Hawaiian Acquisition Is Different
The Alaska Airlines acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines is different than the JetBlue acquisition of Spirit, but why? If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If you haven’t followed us...
Alaska Airlines Pilot Avoids Attempted Murder Charges After Cockpit “Breakdown”
UPDATE: A grand jury will not pursue attempted murder charges against 44-year-old Alaska Airlines captain Joseph David Emerson, but instead voted to indict the pilot on 84 other criminal charges. Grand Jury Decides Alaska Airlines Pilot Won’t Face Attempted...
Alaska Airlines Already Indicates It Might Not Keep Both 787 And A330
Alaska Airlines says that fleet rationalization is part of its “DNA” and is already considering whether it will keep both the Airbus A330 and Boeing 787 as part of its long-term fleet strategy after a merger with Hawaiian Airlines....
The Widebody Implications For Alaska Airlines Of Hawaiian Airlines Merger
Although Alaska Airlines plans to keep Hawaiian Airlines as a separate entity, I wonder if we might see Alaska Airlines operate widebody aircraft for the first time in a move that could transform the dynamics of Alaska’s transcontinental service....
Breaking: Alaska Airlines Near Deal To Buy Hawaiian Airlines
Alaska Airlines is reportedly to acquire Hawaiian Airlines in a deal that may be announced formally today, Sunday, December 3rd, 2023. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If...
Analysis: Alaska Airlines Unveils Sustainable Mileage Plan Award Changes Coming In 2024
Alaska Airlines will update its Mileage Plan award charts in 2024 with new zone and distance-based pricing. There are winners and losers versus current redemption pricing, but I am optimistic these changes represent a sustainable path forward for the...
Alaska Airlines Pilot Accused Of Attempted Murder Shares His Side Of The Story
A former Alaska Airlines pilots who faces 83 counts of attempted murder for attempting to shut down engines mid-flight is now telling his side of the story, arguing his depression coupled with the mushrooms he consumed proved a very...
Passengers Commence Class Action Lawsuit Against Alaska Airlines For Mushroom Pilot Antics
A trio of passengers have filed a class action lawsuit against Alaska Airlines and its Horizon Air subsidiary over the antics of off-duty pilot Joseph David Emerson. Class Action Lawsuit Filed Against Alaska Airlines + Horizon Airlines Over Off-Duty...
