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Alaska Airlines Credit Card Review: Well Worth $95 a Year
The Companion Fare benefit and bag-fee waivers can save you hundreds — if Alaska Airlines is (or can be) your go-to airline. For some, that won't be possible. If you fly Alaska Airlines with ...
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Nearly 70 years ago, the world’s first satellite took flight. Three Alaska scientists were among the first North Americans to spot it.
Those Alaskans, working for the Geophysical Institute at the University of Alaska Fairbanks, were the first North American scientists to see the satellite, which was the size and shape of a ...
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Clipped winglet from Delta plane on HIA tarmac causes passenger delays
According to the spokesperson for HIA, Scott Miller, a Delta plane's winglet was clipped on the tarmac by a de-icing truck before the plan took off for a 5 p.m. departure. Miller stated the flight ...
Yahoo News15d
Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia's ambitious new airline, just suffered a big setback
Saudi Arabia wants to increase tourism and diversify its economy with the help of Riyadh Air. Its launch has been pushed back due to Boeing delivery delays, Bloomberg reported. Riyadh Air chose Airbus ...
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Africa Charter Airline commits to 737 Classic growth
Africa Charter Airline this month acquired its third 737-400F, affirming its commitment to building its freighter fleet around 737 Classics. The ex-ASL Airlines 737-400SF (24446) arrived in ...
The Daily Telegraph15d
Boeing crisis forces Saudi Arabia’s start-up airline to delay launch
Boeing has faced a series of crises since a door plug blew out of an Alaska Airlines 737 Max at 16,000ft ... “The arrival of the first B787-9 will allow operations to commence as soon as ...
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Alaska Airlines launching nonstop daily Portland to Houston flight in May
Alaska Airlines will initiate a route for Portland residents to travel to the fourth-largest city in the nation this year. A new daily, nonstop flight between Portland International Airport and ...
Cargo Facts16d
Saltchuk adds first 737 Classic since 2022
Saltchuk Aviation will soon add another 737 Classic to its fleet after taking delivery of its first 737-400F in more than two years. The 1993-vintage 737-400SF (25859, ex-West Atlantic) departed Miami ...
The Financial Express18d
Air India to introduce first-class seats on London and New York routes, aims for global expansion
According to Air India’s Chief Commercial Officer Nipun Aggarwal, first class remains a niche product for top airlines on key routes, and Air India sees significant opportunities in its network ...
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Are Split Scimitar Winglets Really That Efficient?
As aircraft manufacturers and airlines alike look ... Both blended winglets and split scimitar winglets can be retrofitted onto older aircraft models. For example, it is common to see early Boeing 737 ...
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Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 Damaged While Taxing by Mechanics
ANCHORAGE-An Alaska Airlines (AS) Boeing 737 veered off a taxiway at Alaska’s major airport on Wednesday afternoon (January 8, 2025) during a maintenance procedure. The incident occurred at 1:43 p.m.
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I paid over $2,000 for a first-class flight on Alaska Airlines. Unfortunately, it wasn't much better than economy.
To make things worse, I assumed the first-class seats would be as nice as those I've seen on other airlines. My heart sank when I learned that Alaska Airlines' first-class seats don't recline much ...