NEWSJan 25, 2024FAA Allows Airlines to Fly Boeing 737 MAX 9 After Temporary GroundingThe Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has provided a path forward for airlines to continue flying their 737 MAX 9 aircraft, laying out strict new rules and regulations for airlines to follow. This announcement comes after a grounding of 737 MAX 9 planes following a major Alaska Airlines incident earlier this month when a door plug was ejected from the 737 MAX 9 aircraft at cruising altitude.Read More →
NEWSJan 24, 2024U.S. Airlines' Fourth Quarter Earnings: What Is Behind Their Strong Performance?The fourth quarter of 2023 (Q4 2023) yielded strong results for America's "Big Five" airlines. These are the U.S.' five largest airlines: Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines, and United Airlines. Many factors are behind these strong financial results, and airlines face multiple headwinds going into 2024.Read More →
NEWSJan 06, 2024Alaska Airlines 737 Experiences "Explosive" Decompression, Loses Window Panel During FlightAn Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 9 was forced to return to Portland shortly after departure after experiencing a rapid decompression. The flight was bound for Ontario, California.Read More →
NEWSDec 03, 2023Alaska Airlines Buys Hawaiian Airlines for $1.9 BillionAlaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines have announced that they have entered into a conclusive agreement to merge the two airlines in a $1.9 billion deal. The merger is expected to impact employees and communities in Alaska and Hawaii positively. Both carriers have a rich history filled with amazing stories of innovation and commitment to their passengers. Read More →
NEWSAug 26, 2023Alaska Airlines Aircraft Damaged After Hard Landing in Stormy WeatherNo one was injured when an Alaska Airlines flight made a rough landing at John Wayne Airport in Santa Ana/Orange County, CA (KSNA) at 23:15 local time in the midst of the remnants of Hurricane Hilary. The 14-year-old Boeing 737-800, registered as N516AS, was operating flight AS1288 from Seattle with 106 passengers and six crew members.Read More →
NEWSJul 07, 2023Alaska Airlines Bomb Threat Shuts Down Spokane AirportPassengers traveling through Spokane International Airport experienced significant delays after an Alaska Airlines flight diverted to the airport due to a safety threat.Read More →
ROUTESJun 12, 2023Delta and Alaska Airlines Boost Hawaii Service This Upcoming WinterMajor American carriers Delta (DL) and Alaska Airlines (AS) have announced new routes to Hawaii for the upcoming 2023-2024 Northern Hemisphere Winter season.Read More →
NEWSApr 24, 2023Alaska Airlines Posts Q1 Loss to Start the YearAlaska is the latest airline to publish its quarterly financial report, and like many airlines in the U.S., is not particularly great. Many variable costs rose by large margins, but the airline remains optimistic about the rest of the year.Read More →
NEWSAug 19, 2021Alaska Airlines Expands Fleet Optimization ProgramAlaska Airlines is expanding their fleet with a new 737 MAX order. The airline is looking to expand in the coming years to emerge strong from the COVID-19 pandemic, and the aircraft has been an immediate success for Alaska.Read More →
INFORMATIONALDec 31, 1969COVID-19 and Its Lasting Mark on the Recovery of U.S. Commercial AviationA glance at the recovery of the aviation industry from an economic standpoint.Read More →
