Points, miles, and snide remarks.
On January 6, 2024, Alaska Airlines flight 1282, a Boeing 737 MAX 9, experienced a cabin depressurization event due to a faulty door plug. The incident raises concerns about the design and safety of the aircraft, adding to Boeing’s challenges in restoring public trust.
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Alaska Airlines is shaking things up in the Mileage Plan program for 2024, and it’s worth taking a closer look at what’s in store. The elite status adjustments for 2024 come with a mix of positive shifts and a few headscratchers.
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Alaska Airlines just dropped a Sunday bombshell: they went shopping and picked up a Hawaiian Airlines in a hefty $1.9 billion deal, subject to regulatory approval. Admittedly, airline mergers are generally bad for consumers, but dare I say that this one would be an overall good thing for most passengers?
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This incident was no ordinary inflight disturbance, as Emerson attempted to shut down both engines mid-air in an apparent attempt to crash the Embraer E175 carrying 84 passengers and crew.
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In our previous report, we reported on a shocking incident that unfolded on Horizon Air Flight 2059, a regional carrier for Alaska, during its journey from Everett (PAE) to San Francisco (SFO). Now, new details have emerged, shedding light on the harrowing events that took place on that fateful flight.
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Emerson allegedly made a run for the engine shutoffs in an apparent attempt to crash the aircraft with everyone on board. Luckily, the flight ended up diverting safely to Portland International Airport (PDX), and the situation was brought under control.
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