Alaska Airlines will cease operations at Dallas Love Field Airport (DAL) after May 14, 2024, impacting its five weekly flights to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). The airline is consolidating its services at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to improve connectivity …
Alaska Airlines and Cathay Pacific are rewarding their employees with significant bonuses amid strong performances. Alaska Airlines announced a record $327 million payout in its annual Performance Based Pay program, equating to six weeks of additional pay for each employee, …
Alaska Airlines flight attendants, represented by the Association of Flight Attendants (AFA), will vote on a new contract proposal from February 11 to February 28, following two years of negotiations. The proposal maintains current pay rates with modest increases for …
On January 8, 2025, an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 veered off a taxiway at Ted Stevens International Airport in Anchorage during a maintenance procedure, resulting in minor damage. The incident occurred at 1:43 PM with no passengers on board and …
Alaska Airlines is expanding its summer 2025 network with new nonstop flights from Anchorage to Detroit and Sacramento, starting June 14, 2025. This addition brings Anchorage’s total nonstop destinations to 15, enhancing access to Alaska’s natural beauty. Fairbanks will also …
Alaska Airlines has strengthened its safety protocols following a January 2024 incident where a door plug detached during Flight 1282, leading to the grounding of its Boeing 737-9 MAX fleet. Over the past year, the airline has enhanced internal audits, …
Alaska Airlines is set to revise its flight attendant salary structure, attracting both job seekers and current employees. Starting salaries for flight attendants range from about $51,000 to $150,000 annually, with an average of $93,759. A proposed 32% pay increase …
Alaska Airlines is enhancing its Mileage Plan, starting January 2025, to offer members accelerated paths to elite status, personalized rewards, and more ways to earn and redeem miles globally. Key upgrades include a milestone-based rewards system, innovative methods for earning …
On December 26, 2024, an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 9 encountered severe turbulence en route from Seattle to Phoenix, leading to a medical emergency for several crew members and a passenger. The incident occurred around 2:30 p.m. MST, prompting …
On December 23, 2024, an Alaska Airlines passenger exited through the emergency wing exit upon arrival at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, raising safety concerns. The incident occurred with Flight AS323 from Milwaukee as passengers deplaned. Emergency teams responded swiftly, assisting the …
