Alaska Air Group is eliminating approximately 200 management and non-frontline positions, including 48 in Hawaii, as rising fuel prices threaten a potential $700 million loss in 2026.
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Alaska Airlines Flight AS1386 arrived in Burbank after a dirty-sock smell reportedly gave a flight attendant a headache.
Alaska Airlines plans daily Anchorage-Tokyo flights on Boeing 737 MAX 8 from May 2027, with government approval pending.
The FAA has ordered mandatory horizontal stabilizer inspections for 1,987 US-registered Boeing 737NG aircraft after reports of pitch oscillations linked to excessive freeplay. The directive takes effect on November 23, 2026, and requires operators to inspect the stabilizer hinges and jackscrew, with additional checks or repairs depending on the results.
Akasa Air expects to receive its first Boeing 737 MAX 10 in 2027 after the FAA granted certification on October 20, 2026.
Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines will launch year-round nonstop flights from Seattle to Osaka and Papeete in 2027. The new routes will use Hawaiian Airlines Airbus A330-200 aircraft and offer introductory round-trip fares, premium onboard amenities and connections across the combined airline network.
Hawaiian Airlines flight attendants can earn approximately USD 35,000 to USD 85,000 per year in 2026, depending on seniority, credited flight hours, position and additional payments.
Alaska Airlines (AS) is preparing for a major expansion of its international network, targeting at least 15 long-haul destinations from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) by 2030.
A Delta passenger allegedly stole an Alaska tug at John Wayne Airport, crashed it near Gate 7 and faced three charges after police intervened.
Alaska Airlines is considering Hong Kong as a potential addition to its growing Seattle long-haul network. The route would add a third major Asia destination for Alaska and expand competition on the SEA-HKG market currently served nonstop by Cathay Pacific.