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FAA seeks Alaska Airlines fine for safety violations

Federal officials are seeking $655,125 in fines against Alaska Airlines and its Horizon Air affiliate for alleged safety violations, including failing to inspect a plane for cracks on time.

Alaska Airlines to stop issuing prayer cards to passengers

Alaska Airlines is ending decades of giving passengers prayer cards with their meals, saying today it heard from customers who preferred not to mix religion with transportation.

Alaska Airlines tests biofuels on Lower 48 routes

Alaska Airlines began an expensive trial of biofuel-powered passenger flights Wednesday, billing the 75 trips as a pioneering effort to "fly cleaner" and to kick-start a nascent renewable-energy economy.

Loaded, undeclared gun tumbles from checked bag

A loaded and undeclared .38-caliber handgun tumbled from a checked bag at Los Angeles International Airport Sunday, prompting police to detain the gun owner temporarily.

Alaska Airlines offers new benefits to Alaska residents

Alaska Airlines announced a new program for Alaska residents Tuesday that includes two free checked bags for out-of-state travel, and special discounts on fares.

Airline names regional officer

A former newspaper publisher has started her new job as the regional vice president in Alaska for an airline.

Alaska Air chief says carrier will remain independent

Alaska Airlines CEO Bill Ayer pilots a rarity in the airline industry -- a carrier that has made it through a turbulent decade without filing for bankruptcy or merging with another airline.

Powder in jetliner tissue turns out to be harmless

Authorities say white powder found in a tissue aboard an Alaska Airlines jetliner turned out to be a harmless substance.

Boeing 737s face new scrutiny after ripped fuselage

A terrifying flight emergency caused by a fuselage hole 34,000 feet over the Arizona desert is focusing attention on the hundreds of older-model 737s around the world that could be similarly vulnerable.

Alaska Airlines flight to Maui hits bird

Officials say a Hawaii-bound Alaska Airlines flight safely returned to Sacramento International Airport after a bird struck one of its engines.

Airlines do better, but more passengers complain

Airlines did a lot right last year. They were better at arriving on time and not overbooking planes so people got bumped less often from flights. Their rate for losing or damaging bags was the lowest in 20 years.

Alaska Airlines to compensate for computer-caused delays

Some people were still waiting on Tuesday for Alaska Airlines to get them to their destination after weekend computer problems disrupted travel for more than 12,000 passengers.

Alaska Airlines flights restored

Alaska Airlines and its Horizon Air affiliate said Sunday they have resolved a computer outage that led to the cancellation of 150 flights a day earlier, disrupting travel plans for more than 12,000 passengers.

Computer fails, cancels 140 Alaska Air flights

Computer fails, cancels 140 Alaska Air flights

An Alaska Airlines computer system failed early Saturday, causing a cascade of flight cancellations and delays nationwide, including in Alaska, the company said.

Cockpit secured when three began prayer rite

Pilots on an Alaska Airlines flight from Mexico City to Los Angeles locked down the cockpit and alerted authorities Sunday when a flight crew grew alarmed at the behavior of three men who turned out to be conducting an elaborate orthodox Jewish prayer ritual, officials said.

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Alaska Air pays $85 million in bonuses to employees

Alaska Air Group is paying $7.6 million in bonuses to its workers in Alaska -- plus $77.4 million to workers elsewhere -- after the company's good financial performance last year.

EEK! Stowaway rat delays Alaska Airlines flight

Alaska Airlines had to delay a flight about to leave Seattle-Tacoma International Airport when a rat was seen scurrying in the cabin.

Alaska Air Group's profit nearly triples

Alaska Air Group, which operates Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air, said today its fourth-quarter profit nearly tripled as traffic improved and it added routes. The company also said it will take delivery of an additional 15 Boeing 737s.

Alaska Air considers swapping jets for turboprops in state

Alaska Air considers swapping jets for turboprops in state

Amid skyrocketing profits and a major rebranding project, Alaska Airlines announced Tuesday it may replace jets with smaller turboprop planes on some of its less-trafficked routes in Alaska.

Alaska Air Group's profit nearly triples

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Alaska Airlines offers Internet access on in-state flights

Alaska Airlines said its in-flight Internet service is now available on flights between Anchorage and Fairbanks. It will be free until the service is expanded in-state later this year.

Alaska Air Group CEO says he didn't give insider information

Alaska Air Group Chief Executive Officer Bill Ayer this week denied that he provided insider information to a large hedge fund investor in the airline holding company about the pending takeover of Puget Sound Energy.