Alaska Air Reports Q3 2026 Loss Amid Fuel Headwinds
Alaska Air Group reported a Q3 2026 net loss of $147 million, citing $1.8 billion in annual fuel costs while advancing its strategic diversification.
Oct 22, 20263 min
Airlines
FAA Certifies Boeing 737 MAX 10
The Federal Aviation Administration issued an amended type certificate for the Boeing 737 MAX 10 on October 20, 2026.
Oct 21, 20262 min
Manufacturing
Alaska Airlines Adds Boise, Spokane Routes from Honolulu
Alaska Airlines is launching new seasonal service from Honolulu to Boise and Spokane while discontinuing Hawaiian Airlines' Auckland route.
Jul 15, 20263 min
Airlines
Alaska Airlines Cuts Las Vegas to Mexico Routes
Alaska Airlines is canceling seasonal flights from Las Vegas to Puerto Vallarta and San Jose del Cabo to increase capacity on Hawaiian routes.
Jun 25, 20264 min
Airlines
Twelve Opens AirPlant One for Synthetic E-Jet Fuel Output
Twelve has launched the AirPlant One facility in Washington to produce E-Jet fuel, a synthetic SAF supported by Microsoft and Alaska Airlines.
Jun 16, 20264 min
Manufacturing
FAA Proposes $165,000 Fine Against Alaska Airlines
The FAA proposed a $165,000 civil penalty against Alaska Airlines for allegedly allowing intoxicated passengers to board 11 flights in 2024 and 2025.
Jun 15, 20264 min
Regulatory
Alaska Airlines Launches Longest 737 MAX 8 Route to Iceland
Alaska Airlines launched its longest Boeing 737 MAX 8 route from Seattle to Reykjavik on May 28, 2026, covering 3,622 miles.
May 31, 20264 min
Airlines
Alaska Airlines Faces $165K FAA Fine for Boarding Issues
The FAA proposed a $165,000 fine against Alaska Airlines for allowing intoxicated passengers to board 11 flights between February 2024 and February 2025.
May 28, 20263 min
Regulatory
Alaska Air Group Adopts Boeing Virtual Airplane Technology
Alaska Air Group signed a deal to integrate Boeing's Virtual Airplane platform, starting with 737 MAX training modules to improve pilot readiness.
May 23, 20264 min
Airlines
US Airlines Launch 15 Routes for Summer 2026 Expansion
Five US airlines are launching 15 new routes, led by United’s direct service to Spain and Alaska Airlines’ inaugural transatlantic flight to Iceland.
May 22, 20264 min
Airlines
Alaska Airlines Sued Over Turbulent Phoenix Flight
A passenger is suing Alaska Airlines for negligence over a turbulent Phoenix flight in Dec. 2024 that allegedly caused a 200-foot drop and injuries.
May 20, 20264 min
Safety
Alaska, Delta, WestJet Launch New European Routes for 2026
Alaska Airlines enters the European market while Delta and WestJet expand transatlantic routes, adding nearly 19,000 weekly seats on SEA-LHR alone.
May 14, 20266 min
Airlines
Alaska Airlines Adds 4 CA Routes from Santa Rosa & Long Beach
Alaska Airlines adds four California routes, including three from Santa Rosa and a resumed Seattle-Long Beach service after a decade-long absence.
May 7, 20264 min
Airlines
Alaska Air Joins Transatlantic Rush for Summer 2026
Airlines are launching a record wave of summer 2026 transatlantic routes, including Alaska Airlines' debut, with Delta alone operating 650+ weekly flights.
May 6, 20265 min
Airlines
Southwest Airlines Launches Free Wine Checking from West Coast Airports
Southwest Airlines will launch its "Sip and Ship" program, allowing passengers from select West Coast airports to check a case of wine for free.
Apr 19, 20263 min
Airlines
Alaska Lounge SFO Rejoins Priority Pass With Mandatory $15 Co-Pay
Alaska Airlines' SFO lounge has rejoined Priority Pass with a $15 co-pay, a move reflecting the carrier's significant reduction in flights from the...
Apr 11, 20264 min
Business
US Airlines Launch Major European Expansion for Summer 2026
US airlines are launching a major transatlantic expansion for Summer 2026, with Delta operating its largest-ever schedule and Alaska entering Europe.
Mar 26, 20265 min
Airlines
Alaska Airlines Responds to Family Seating Issue Amid DOT Scrutiny
Alaska Airlines apologized after reassigning actress Brenda Song's family seats, highlighting ongoing scrutiny of airline family seating policies by...
Mar 23, 20264 min
Regulatory
Southwest Readies Sonoma Launch as STS Traffic Dips 7.5%
Sonoma County Airport's February passenger traffic dipped 7.5% year-over-year as it prepares for Southwest Airlines' new service starting April 7th.
Mar 22, 20264 min
Airports
NTSB Probes Alaska & FedEx Near Miss Over Newark Runways
The NTSB is investigating a runway incursion at Newark where an Alaska 737 and a FedEx 777 came within 300 feet on intersecting runways.
Mar 22, 20265 min
Safety