The FAA plans to use federal rulemaking to prevent pilots and flight attendants from claiming mandatory meal breaks provided under state law.
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Alaska Airlines (AS) has agreed to a proposed $500,000 settlement involving 163 current and former pilots who did not accrue vacation during qualifying military leave.
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has finalized a new rule that will exclude 10 specific events from the airline-controlled category for flight delays and cancellations from October 19, 2026.
The artwork was allegedly damaged during a transfer at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport, Honolulu (HNL), after being exposed to heavy rain, according to court filings.
Alaska Airlines adds seasonal San Diego-Loreto flights, marking its 50th nonstop destination from San Diego in December.
Based on the latest Alaska Air Group executive compensation disclosures, Minicucci’s remuneration package for the most recent reported year totalled approximately US$9.8–9.9 million.
Alaska Airlines launches nonstop Seattle to Athens and Paris flights in 2027, expanding its Boeing 787 international network.
Alaska Airlines flight attendants challenge Boeing 787 staffing as union files grievance over long haul service demands.
Alaska Airlines (AS) is expanding its Korean Air (KE) codeshare network beyond Seoul, adding 5 routes that connect through Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN) to Bangkok (BKK), Busan (PUS), Hanoi (HAN), Ho Chi Minh City (SGN), and Singapore (SIN).
In 2026, Alaska Airlines pilots continue to benefit from one of the strongest pilot contracts in the industry.