ROUTESDec 21, 2023Kazakhstan's Future Aviation Plans Could Include Nonstop Flights to New York-JFKKazakhstan's aviation industry has been growing rapidly over the years. Airlines such as Air Astana, FlyArystan, Qazaq Air, and SCAT Airlines have expanded their fleets and route networks. In a recent government meeting, it was revealed that new services from Kazakhstan to the United States, India, China, Singapore, and Japan are on the cards to begin in the coming years. Who will operate these flights, where will they go, and when can we expect them to start?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 11, 2023New Alaskan Low-Cost Airline Northern Pacific Confirms Launch DateAt long last, Northern Pacific Airways is just on the cusp of officially launching operations. As of July 8th, the new airline has passed all necessary checks as required by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and has scheduled its first, albeit long overdue, revenue flight.
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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 →
NEWSJun 01, 2023Airbus Delivers its First American-Built Aircraft to a Foreign CustomerRecently, Airbus reached an important milestone when its Alabama factory delivered its first aircraft destined for an international customer: Volaris.Read More →
NEWSMay 10, 2023PHOTOS: Alaska Airlines Unveils New Alaska-Themed LiveryThe newest special livery of Alaska Airlines has taken to the skies. This eye-catching paint job commemorates the airline's home state of Alaska and is painted on a Boeing 737-800. This brand new Alaska-themed livery is painted on N559AS, a 16-year-old Boeing 737-890 which is the former "Salmon-Thirty-Salmon" jet.Read More →
NEWSMay 03, 2023Alaska Airlines Partners with ZeroAvia to Develop World's Largest Zero Emissions AircraftZeroAvia has received a Bombardier Q400 regional turboprop aircraft from Alaska Airlines in the United States, which the company will retrofit with a hydrogen-electric propulsion system.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 →