John Gillie

Alaska Airlines announced plans Monday to improve its fleet’s capacity and efficiency with 10 new Boeing 737-900ER jets.

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.

Alaska Airlines Flight 72 is still 20 minutes away from the airport, but dozens of ramp workers, mechanics, fuelers, cleaners and gate agents are already staged for its arrival.

A landing procedure being tested at Seatac promises to save millions of gallons of fuel, lessen residents' exposure to jet noise, cut pollution and save airlines' precious dollars.