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Alaska Airlines is the newest member airline of the oneworld alliance having joined on March 31st, 2021. While the airline does have a base in Alaska, its operations aren't exclusively to or from the state. (Featured image: Vincenzo Pace - Simple Flying)

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Alaska Ranks As The Top American Airline For The Second Year In A Row

The airline topped the ACSI Travel Study with a score of 82.

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Alaska Airlines Expects Up To 13 Fewer Boeing 737 MAX Deliveries This Year

Alaska Airlines executives shared that they still prefer the Boeing 737 MAX 10, even if it is not certified.

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Alaska Airlines Tackles Dangerous Coffee Makers On Its Planes

The union announced that the carrier's management had begun looking into addressing safety issues with onboard coffee brewers.

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Boeing Compensates Alaska Air Group $162 Million For 737 MAX 9 Incident Losses

The group's CEO noted that despite the challenges, Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air performed above expectations during the quarter.

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Home Of The Pancake Machine: A Brief Guide To Alaska Airlines' Lounges

Alaska Airlines lounges allow some first class and pass-paying passengers a calming place to relax and work with quality food and beverages.

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Which Oneworld Alliance Carriers Offer Status Matches For Frequent Flyers?

Some are free, while others come with a fee – but you must meet the challenge to maintain your status

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Bozeman Yellowstone International: The Airport's 5 Largest Airlines By Flights Operated

These airlines connect the airport to some of the largest hubs in the United States.

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Does Alaska Airlines Have WiFi?

The airline has multiple WiFI plans and connectivity across 90% of its fleet.

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An Alaska Airlines Passenger Lost A Luggage AirTag, Now It's Been To Over 37 Cities And Counting

The device is allegedly stuck in the Alaska Airlines Embraer E175 cargo hold.

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Boeing 787 Dreamliner & 777 Whistleblower Investigation: What The Senate Subcommittee Expects Next Week

A US Senate Subcommittee will hold a hearing about Boeing on April 17, 2024.

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The Longest Routes From DCA: What They Are And Who Flies Them?

The airport has a perimeter rule that caps the number of longer flights.

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How To Use Alaska Airlines Miles On Partner Flights: The Simple Flying Guide

Alaska Airlines is famous for having an excellent loyalty program that can be used to book and earn flying on many partner flights.

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7 Reasons to choose Alaska Airlines' Mileage Plan Loyalty Program

Several things set the program apart from other oneworld loyalty programs.

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Alaska Airlines Is Offering Up To 50% Off Awards For Fall Travel

Mileage Plan members can receive discounts to destinations worldwide.

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New Hangar In The Works As Alaska Airlines Expands In Oklahoma City

The new 80,000+ square feet hangar will accommodate all 737 variants.

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Boeing Paid Alaska Airlines $160 Million To Compensate For The 737 MAX 9 Grounding

Despite the payout, Alaska Airlines expects more from Boeing.

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