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Alaska Airlines signs for Boeing Virtual Airplane Training Platform

Alaska Airlines has signed a formal license agreement for Boeing's Virtual Airplane during the World Aviation Training Summit held in Orlando, Florida. Alaska Airlines has been a key development partner throughout the creation and development of Virtual Airplane, providing valuable feedback that helped shape the innovative training platform. Virtual Airplane is a device-agnostic, modular train...

Alaska Airlines unveils its first-ever International Business Class Suites experience, setting a new standard for long-haul travel

Alaska Airlines announced the debut of its all-new International Business Class, a premium long-haul experience launching this spring as the airline expands to Europe and Asia. The unveiling marks a significant milestone in Alaska's transformation into the West Coast's global carrier and Seattle's new leader in international travel -- one that now connects guests to over 900 worldwide...

Boeing and Alaska Airlines announce largest airplane order in airline's history

Alaska Airlines is ordering 105 new 737-10 aircraft and five new 787 aircraft – exercising all previous 787 options held with Boeing. The airline also secured rights for an additional 35 737-10 aircraft. This order – representing the largest order in the airline's history – secures critical delivery slots and extends the aircraft delivery stream through 2035. The order inc...

Alaska Airlines invests in new world-class training facility to support flight attendants, pilots and more

A new future for Alaska Airlines' employees and their careers begins today with the purchase of a facility that will become home to the airline's world-class training programs. The new training hub will enhance the training experience for flight attendants, pilots, customer service agents and more, as well as centralize operations into one facility. Alaska already houses nin...

Frightening incident on Boeing MAX lead aviation attorneys questions whether officials need to examine if certifying the plane as safe for flying was hasty

Alaska Airlines has grounded the Boeing MAX9 jets after a window and a chunk of the fuselage blew out of the plane shortly after takeoff, causing the aircraft to make an emergency landing in Portland, Oregon, late Friday night (Jan. 5, 2024). Photos from the plane that was able to land safely reportedly show a large hole in the plane’s side.  Oxygen masks apparently were deployed i...

Alaska Airlines took delivery of first longer-range Boeing 737-8

Alaska Airlines welcomed delivery of the first Boeing 737-8 to it aircraft lineup – the next component of strategic, long-term fleet plan that builds on its strengths and provides a road map for ongoing future success. Airline flies the youngest fleet of all U.S. airlines, and from 2024 through 2027, is on track to add 15-25 new Boeing aircraft each year. Currently h...

Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines to combine, expanding benefits & choice for travelers throughout Hawai'i and West Coast

Alaska Airlines will acquire Hawaiian Airlines for a transaction value of approximately $1.9 billion. The combined company will unlock more destinations for consumers and expand choice of critical air service options and access throughout the Pacific region, Continental United States and globally. The transaction is expected to enable a stronger platform for growth and competition in the...

Alaska Airlines announces next step of biometric strategy with passport verification before international travel

Alaska Airlines is helping you skip even more airport lines. With a couple quick photos, we're helping you securely verify your passport before arriving at the airport. That means more time to pick up that last minute sunscreen or get your vacation started early with a pre-flight beverage.Every traveler leaving or entering the United States is required to have their passport ver...