NEWSMar 20, 2026A Narrow Escape Triggers Federal Probe Into Alaska and FedEx Runway CollisionFederal investigators are currently dissecting a high-stakes "close call" at Newark Liberty International Airport after an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 9 and a FedEx Boeing 777F narrowly avoided a collision. Read More →
ROUTESMar 17, 2026Alaska Air Group Unleashes Its New Nonstop Routes and Biggest CapacityRecord-breaking capacity is taking flight across the West Coast today, as Alaska Air Group officially kicks off its most ambitious spring operation in company history. Read More →
INFORMATIONALMar 07, 2026Alaska Goes Global: How Hawaiian Airlines Changed the Carrier’s FutureOn December 3, 2023, Alaska Air Group announced one of the most consequential deals in its history: the nearly $2 billion acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines. It launched something significant: Alaska's ability to transform itself into a global carrier.Read More →
NEWSFeb 26, 2026Alaska Airlines Passenger Faces Federal Charges Following Alleged Sexual Assault on Flight to AnchorageA 44-year-old man remains in federal custody today following a harrowing incident aboard an Alaska Airlines flight earlier this week. Read More →
NEWSFeb 17, 2026Alaska Air Group Rewards 32000 Employees With Three Weeks Bonus Pay Following Landmark Performance YearAlaska Air Group has officially confirmed that more than 32,000 employees across Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, and Horizon Air will receive nearly three weeks of additional pay this month. Read More →
NEWSJan 20, 20261,000+ Standby Passengers Are Already Listed for Alaska's Inaugural Rome FlightWhile inaugural flights for major carriers always draw a crowd, the upcoming Seattle (SEA) to Rome (FCO) route is shattering internal records. A staggering 1,080 standby passengers have already listed for the inaugural flight.Read More →
NEWSJan 07, 2026Alaska Airlines' Record-Breaking Boeing Order To Launch New Europe and Asia RoutesIn a move that signals a bold new era for the Pacific Northwest’s hometown carrier, Alaska Airlines has officially cemented its position as a global contender. On January 7, 2026, the airline announced the largest aircraft order in its 94-year history, securing a massive commitment with Boeing to fuel an aggressive international expansion.Read More →
NEWSJan 01, 2026“I’m Not Okay”: Chilling Audio Captures Near-Disaster as Pilot Tries to Kill EnginesThe aviation community and the public are getting a chilling, firsthand look at the moments of near-catastrophe aboard Alaska Airlines Flight 2059 (operated by Horizon Air). Newly released cockpit voice recordings (CVR), made public in early January 2026 following the conclusion of legal proceedings, capture the exact moment off-duty pilot Joseph Emerson attempted to shut down the aircraft's engines mid-flight.Read More →
NEWSDec 30, 2025Alaska Airlines and LATAM Formally Dissolve Codeshare PartnershipMarking the end of an era in Pan-American aviation, Alaska Airlines has officially terminated its nearly decade-old codeshare and loyalty partnership with LATAM Airlines Group. The split, finalised in a formal filing to the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) on December 29, 2025, follows a phased winding down of reciprocal benefits that began earlier in the autumn.Read More →
ROUTESDec 18, 2025Alaska Airlines Defends Home Turf with 7 Strategic New Routes for 2026Alaska Airlines sent a clear message to its competitors: the Pacific Northwest and the Great Land belong to the Eskimo. In a major network offensive, the Seattle-based carrier unveiled seven new nonstop routes from its hubs in Anchorage (ANC) and Portland (PDX), marking its largest-ever summer schedule for both cities.Read More →
