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Thursday, May 9

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Boeing Quality Issue Delays Alaska Airlines' Converted Freighters

www.benzinga.com

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

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You can now earn Alaska status by buying sustainable offsets

thepointsguy.com

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

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

www.dailymail.co.uk

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

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

thepointsguy.com

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

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

kvia.com

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

thepointsguy.com

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

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Airlines Say Tech Companies Driving Rebound in Business Travel

www.pymnts.com

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

www.cnbc.com

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

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Alaska Airlines briefly grounds flights due to technical issue

abc13.com

The ground stop has been lifted for all Alaska Airlines and Horizon flights.

Alaska Airlines briefly grounds flights due to technical issue

6abc.com

The ground stop has been lifted for all Alaska Airlines and Horizon flights.

Alaska Airlines briefly grounds flights due to technical issue

abc7.com

The ground stop has been lifted for all Alaska Airlines and Horizon flights.

Wednesday, Apr 17

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Alaska Airlines briefly grounds flights due to technical issue

abc11.com

The ground stop has been lifted for all Alaska Airlines and Horizon flights.

Alaska Airlines briefly grounds flights due to technical issue

abc7chicago.com

The ground stop has been lifted for all Alaska Airlines and Horizon flights.

Alaska Airlines briefly grounds flights due to technical issue

abc7news.com

The ground stop has been lifted for all Alaska Airlines and Horizon flights.

Travelers despair as Alaska Airlines grounds flights for an hour, American Airlines pilots warn of safety failures and Boeing whistleblowers tell Americans not to trust the planes

www.dailymail.co.uk

A rash of safety concerns at carriers like Alaska Airlines and American Airlines, compounded by manufacturing problems at Boeing, have left travelers fearful.

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Chaos as FAA grounds all Alaska Airlines flights due to problem with weight calculation system then lifts it an hour later

www.dailymail.co.uk

A one-hour ground stop on all Alaska Airlines flights has sparked travel chaos on Wednesday, delaying its entire fleet and spreading travel fears among passengers.