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Saturday, May 25

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Hot menu items return to Alaska Airlines’ main cabin — here’s the menu

thepointsguy.com

Seattle-based Alaska Airlines serves complimentary hot meals to first-class cabin passengers on most flights more than 670 miles. But since 2017, passengers in main cabin and premium class have had to make do with a limited menu of prepaid…

Thursday, May 23

16

Alaska Airlines make a change flyers are sure to like

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The airline reworked in-flight menu options based on customer requests.

Wednesday, May 22

20

Paradise now: Fly Alaska Airlines to Hawaii from $99 or 7,500 miles each way

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Alaska Airlines just dropped another great deal on flights to the Hawaiian Islands. This 72-hour flash sale includes flights to Honolulu, Kauai, Kona and Maui for as low as $99 one-way. If you’ve been stockpiling Alaska Mileage Plan miles,…

Wednesday, May 15

18

Deal: Singapore Airlines business class from Frankfurt to New York for just 56,700 miles, or 17,500 miles in economy

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Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with the latest information. While Singapore Airlines has a reputation for offering an exceptional product, booking long-haul premium cabin awards with the airline isn’t easy.…

Monday, May 13

21

United, Delta, American among airlines suing Biden admin over fee disclosure rule

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A coalition of major airlines is suing the Biden administration over its new rule that requires airline companies to disclose extra fees on purchases. Trade group Airlines for America filed the lawsuit on Friday alongside Delta Air Lines,…

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Major airlines sue Biden administration over ‘junk fees’ crackdown

nypost.com

Airlines for America, along with American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Hawaiian Airlines and Alaska Airlines, filed suit.

18

Airlines Sue DOT Over New Fee Rules

www.pymnts.com

Airlines are reportedly suing the U.S. Transportation Department (DOT) over new fee rules. The suit was filed in federal court last week by industry group Airlines for America, Reuters reported Monday (May 13). Joining in the suit were…

Saturday, May 11

09

How United, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, and others use AI to reduce costs and streamline operations, including holding flights for delayed passengers (Julie Weed/New York Times)

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How United, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, and others use AI to reduce costs and streamline operations, including holding flights for delayed passengers — Airlines are using artificial intelligence to save fuel, keep customers…

Thursday, May 9

21

Boeing Quality Issue Delays Alaska Airlines' Converted Freighters

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Unspecified problems with two used aircraft that recently were converted by Boeing to carry cargo have forced Alaska Airlines to open a new freighter service to Los Angeles with smaller Boeing 737-700s from its existing fleet.

Tuesday, May 7

16

You can now earn Alaska status by buying sustainable offsets

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If you’re looking for a feel-good way to boost your Alaska Airlines elite status, look no further than the carrier’s latest initiative. On Tuesday, the Seattle-based carrier announced that flyers will receive Mileage Plan elite status…

Friday, May 3

17

Boeing gives Alaska Airlines $61million in credit as compensation for 737 disaster that grounded fleet

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Boeing has given Alaska Airlines $61million in supplier credit memos for the disaster which temporarily grounded a fleet of 737 MAX 9 jets.

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Friday, Apr 26

21

Alaska Airlines adds 3 routes, bolsters 9 others amid business travel surge

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Alaska Airlines is launching two new routes from its West Coast hubs and bringing back another it tried out last summer — but full time. The Seattle-based carrier announced Thursday that it will launch nonstop service from San Diego…

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Here’s how that iPhone survived a 16,000-foot drop from the Alaska Airlines plane

9to5mac.com

Back in January, a fully intact iPhone was discovered along the side of the road after plummeting 16,000 feet when a door blew off an Alaska Airlines flight. At the time, we pointed out that it was pretty incredible the iPhone 14 Pro Max…

Wednesday, Apr 24

20

Boeing to pay $443 million to airlines for Max 9 grounding as losses and problems mount

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Originally Published: 24 APR 24 07:39 ETUpdated: 24 APR 24 12:47 ETBy Chris Isidore, CNNNew York (CNN) — Boeing reported a slightly smaller loss in the first quarter compared to the same time a year ago, but said fixing the problems that…

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Alaska Airlines was named America's favorite airline for the 2nd year in a row — months after a hole blew in the side of one of its planes

The 2023-2024 American Customer Satisfaction Index's annual Travel Survey reveals which companies are most popular with US travellers.

Tuesday, Apr 23

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Considering British Airways’ generous status match? I flew American Airlines with BA status

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British Airways is offering a generous limited-time status match offer for U.S.-based members of its loyalty program, British Airways Executive Club. BA is a member of the Oneworld alliance, partnering with airlines such as American…

Friday, Apr 19

22

Airlines Say Tech Companies Driving Rebound in Business Travel

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Business travel has reportedly caught up with the booming business that leisure travel has enjoyed over the past three years. Three airlines that have released their first quarter results — Delta, United and Alaska Airlines — reported that…

Thursday, Apr 18

23

Boeing's door plug blowout cost airlines. Big time.

Both Alaska and United Airlines reported quarterly losses this week, but said they would've turned profits without the Boeing disaster.

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Alaska Airlines 2024 forecast tops estimates after loss from Boeing Max grounding

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Alaska Airlines said Boeing paid it $162 million so far in compensation for the 737 Max grounding.