Passengers Want $1 Billion After ‘Frightful, Death-Threatening Failure’ Of Boeing Door Plugs

Boeing and Alaska Airlines are being sued for $1 billion in damages by three passengers who were onboard a 737 Max 9 flight that suffered a now-infamous door panel blowout midflight. The suit accuses both parties of negligence. Why You Should Trade in Your Old Audi A3 for a Used Polestar 2 | WCSYB? Announced … Read more

Alaska Air Group reports fourth quarter and full year 2023 results

Announced agreement to acquire Hawaiian Airlines Achieved record annual operating revenue of $10.4 billion SEATTLE, Jan. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Alaska Air Group Inc. (NYSE: ALK) today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2023. “Air Group’s 2023 accomplishments were significant,” said CEO Ben Minicucci. “I want to thank our … Read more

TSA Managed To Find Some Stuff And Other Transportation Stories

Screenshot: Jet Lag: The Game on YouTube If you were trying to get from the northernmost point in the U.S. — Utqiagvik, Alaska — to the southernmost point in the U.S. — Key West, Florida — how would you do it? Chances are you’d hop the next flight to Anchorage and then it’s a hop, … Read more

Alaska-Hawaiian Airlines merger explained: better fares and points

FILE: Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines planes take off at the same time from San Francisco International Airport in San Francisco on June 21, 2023. Anadolu/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images The merger must first face the Biden administration, which has recently scrutinized similar airline consolidations. The combined airline would be based in Washington, where Alaska’s primary hub … Read more