Articles tagged “alaska airlines”

Airlines

The Inside Story of How Alaska Airlines Went All-In on the Returning Boeing 737 Max

Alaska was the first airline to officially throw its support behind Boeing's beleaguered 737 Max after the jet was ungrounded, with commitments for 36 more aircraft. But it was a long and winding road to that decision with the seed planted in its merger with Virgin America four years earlier.

Edward Russell, Skift | 3 years ago

Airlines

From Nazi to Pro-Trump Chants: Airline Crews Grow Weary From Harassment Over Mask Rules

Flight crews are on the front lines of America's latest culture war: wearing masks. But even as some travelers are increasingly belligerent — even hostile — to these rules, leaders are optimistic that the new Biden administration will set the example from the top and shut down opposition.

Edward Russell, Skift | 3 years ago

Airlines

Alaska Airlines Places 14 People on No-Fly List After Disruptions on Return Flight From D.C.

Flight attendants and other passengers should not have to put up with deplorable behavior. Kudos to Alaska Air for banning unruly passengers.

David Shepardson and Tracy Rucinski, Reuters | 3 years ago

Airlines

American Airlines Finds Travelers Not Avoiding the Boeing 737 Max as Many Feared

Fears that U.S. travelers would go out of their way to avoid the Boeing 737 Max appear unfounded a week after the jet returned to U.S. skies. American Airlines is ramping up service, and other carriers are due to follow over the next two months.

Edward Russell, Skift | 3 years ago

Airline Weekly

Alaska Airlines Eyes Replacements for Legacy Virgin America Fleet

4 years ago

Coronavirus

Alaska Airlines Aims for Smarter Pricing During the Crisis With the Help of New Tech

The pandemic has bewildered the airline software that pops out airfares based on historical data. But Alaska Airlines thinks new software will make it savvier.

Sean O'Neill, Skift | 4 years ago

Airlines

Forget Business Travelers, U.S. Airlines Now Battle Over Vacationers

Not long ago, many U.S. airlines were focused on business travelers. They often neglected the leisure traveler. But Covid-19 changed everything.

Brian Sumers, Skift | 4 years ago

Airlines

Alaska Airlines President Wants Competitors to Stop Dumping Cheap Seats

Consumers probably would love it if airlines sold more seats than they could reasonably fill because they would see bargain fares. But a race to the bottom could be disastrous for the industry. The situation is bad enough as it is. If airlines must compete by selling bargain fares, some carriers would be in peril.

Brian Sumers, Skift | 4 years ago

Airlines

Undersized JetBlue Wants to Leverage This Crisis to Grow at Big Airports

JetBlue wants to expand in a time of crisis. It should be a sound strategy. But there's a potential problem: All U.S. airlines are in considerable trouble, including JetBlue.

Brian Sumers, Skift | 4 years ago

Airlines

Alaska Airlines Owes Nearly $600 Million in Credits to Travelers That Could Hurt a Recovery

Several airlines have extended the length of time passengers have to use travel credits. Are they trying to be nice? Or are they trying to make sure passengers use credits over time, and not all at once?

Brian Sumers, Skift | 4 years ago