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  1. Video Shows Murder Suspect Crashing Plane Into Parking Lot

    Thu, 8 Nov 2012

    confirmed that Hedglin was certified to fly commercially as a captain. SkyWest is a regional airline based in St. George that operates flights for United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, US Airways and Alaska Airlines with a fleet of 314 aircraft.

  2. TSA Embarrasses Woman En Route to 'End of Life' Trip

    Tue, 9 Oct 2012

    shouldn't have happened that way. They should be more respectful of people," Dunaj said. Dunaj told KOMO she called Alaska Airlines ahead of time to request a wheelchair and to ask how her medicines should be separated for the security line. "I

  3. New Threat to American Jobs From Overseas

    Tue, 9 Oct 2012

    Today's jump brings free publicity and could enhance Red Bull's image as an out-of-the-box marketer. Alaska Airlines says its flights are running close to normal after its ticketing system was shut down by a technical problem. Nearly

  4. As airport security 'precheck' plans grow, lines could shrink

    Fri, 21 Sep 2012

    precheck. U.S. citizens traveling domestically who are select Alaska , American, Delta, United and US Airways frequent fliers a frequent business traveler from Seattle, was invited by Alaska Airlines to become a precheck member. "It brings me back to the good

  5. At the Airport, a Goal of No Human Interaction

    Tue, 28 Aug 2012

    Journal quotes Ben Minicucci, chief operating officer of Alaska Airlines saying, "Your first interaction could be with a flight eight more airports expected to sign on this year. Alaska isn't the only airline using self-tagging. American

  6. Airlines Getting More Things Right

    Fri, 17 Aug 2012

    something's being done about it. This confidence-shaking anecdote ricocheted around the Internet last week, and while Alaska Airlines duly apologized (the message was meant to avoid redundant damage reports and the plane was perfectly safe), it

News

  1. Days of long tarmac delays may be over, new numbers suggest

    Thu, 9 Aug 2012

    2011 to 1,353 this June. The most on-time airlines were Hawaiian Airlines, which benefits from good weather, Alaska Airlines , and Mesa Airlines. The most delayed were United Airlines, Frontier Airlines and ExpressJet Airlines.

  2. Alaska Airlines Passenger's Confidence Shaken by Handwritten Message on Wing

    Wed, 8 Aug 2012

    Reddit.com While aboard an Alaska Airlines flight leaving Burbank, Calif The maintenance team for this Alaska Airlines 737 sure knows how to instill redundant emails and work." Alaska Airlines spokeswoman Bobbie Egan said

  3. Alaska Air Scare Due to Mechanical Malfunction

    Wed, 8 Aug 2012

    of a problem aboard Alaska Airlines flight 539. "All deployment of masks and Alaska Air said a backup system told ABC News that Alaska Airlines was making sure its destinations today. Alaska Airlines swapped out a smaller

  4. 5 Stages of Airline Fee Grief

    Fri, 20 Jul 2012

    European discounter Wizz Air added a carry-on fee. What, did everyone suddenly realize the Olympics are coming? Alaska Airlines added insult to injury earlier this year when it began experimenting with a do-it-yourself bag-tag system

  5. Utah Airport Closed as SkyWest Plane Incident Investigated

    Tue, 17 Jul 2012

    was open, the rest of the airport remained closed indefinitely. SkyWest is a regional airline based in St. George that operates flights for United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, US Airways and Alaska Airlines with a fleet of 314 aircraft.

  6. FAA proposes nearly $1 million fine against Delta Air Lines

    Wed, 11 Jul 2012

    follow the proper procedures to maintain their aircraft." Among recent FAA fines: •$445,125 announced May 3 against Horizon Air of Seattle for allegedly operating a Bombardier Dash 8 400 on 45 flights in March 2011 without required inspections for cracked

  7. US Airways' CEO Parker presses case for merger with American

    Wed, 11 Jul 2012

    Maxim Group. A merger with Delta would not get Department of Justice antitrust approval, and niche carriers such as Alaska Airlines have cultures that wouldn't mix well with American, he says. Airline consultant Darryl Jenkins says US Airways should

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Videos

  1. Jan. 31, 2000: Alaska Airlines Plane Crash

    Tue, 31 Jan 2012

    officials reported that Alaska Airlines flight 261. And route our information from Alaska Airlines . There are no reports good safety record and Alaska Air says the actual plane actually could see the Alaska Airlines jet. Our sources say

    Alaska Airlines found at 0:09, 5:30

    tonight at about 4:16 PM Pacific time federal aviation officials reported that Alaska Airlines flight 261. And route to San Francisco from Greta wire -- Mexico. Had crashed into the Pacific Ocean. The flight had been scheduled to arrive in San Francisco -- 505 PM instead it felt into the ocean about twenty miles northwest of Los Angeles. The MD 83 was carrying 83 passengers and five crew members according to our information from Alaska Airlines . There are no reports of survivors at this time. -- Coast Guard vessels have recovered several bodies as we speak investigators from
    time. That was listing to this conversation and actually could see the Alaska Airlines jet. Our sources say this plane saw the jet plunged out of the sky. Go inverted and then hit the water.
  2. Alaska Airlines : Mid-Air Electrical Problem Diverts Seattle-Bound Flight

    Thu, 9 Aug 2012

    A real scare in the air. An alaska air jet, headed for seattle, carrying trip for the 131 passengers onboard alaska air 539, from ontario, california coming in the engine. Reporter: Alaska air says the cabin pressure was immediately

    Alaska Air found at 0:01, 1:53

    An alaska air jet, headed for
    Reporter: Alaska air says the
  3. New System Improves Runway Safety

    Mon, 22 Sep 2008

    controllers air traffic controllers. And on Alaska Air now now here yet another voice. Alaska 's demonstrating this new safety software it's Approaching line. this do voice will help make sure Alaska pilots don't make such mistakes already coping

    Alaska Air found at 0:14

    Lives your flight crew -- ground controllers air traffic controllers. And on Alaska Air now now here yet another voice. Alaska's demonstrating this new safety software it's being installed on all its planes. It makes sure the crew is aware of their position
  4. Dying Woman Humiliated During TSA Patdown

    Tue, 9 Oct 2012

    today is dying of leukemia. And carried a large amount of prescription drugs sea last week for a trip to She called Alaska Airlines ahead of time for a wheelchair. And or medicine should be separated for the security line. I did everything I asked

    Alaska Airlines found at 0:22

    sea -- last week for a trip to -- She called Alaska Airlines ahead of time for a wheelchair. And -- or medicine should be separated for the security line. I did everything I asked
  5. Man Finds Lost iPad at Flight Attendant's Home

    Mon, 24 Sep 2012

    Dollars bail you probably charge to get it back to airlines charge for everything right they do. Ask for the airlines Alaska Airlines which adds that small carrier when she was up on work for. They've suspended her pending in. Just wish I would

    Alaska Airlines found at 1:07

    airlines charge for everything right they do. Ask for the airlines Alaska Airlines which -- adds that small carrier when she was up on work for. They've suspended her pending in.
  6. Scorpion on a Plane!

    Thu, 30 Jun 2011

    Find out how the fiery arachnid boarded an Alaska Airlines flight.

  7. World News (08.08.12)

    Wed, 8 Aug 2012

    next. First. Clue of a problem for passengers on board Alaska Air 539. From Ontario California to Seattle. A chorus of that there's no more thrust coming out of the engine. Alaska as a backup system immediately restored air pressure in

    Alaska Air found at 5:53

    Clue of a problem for passengers on board Alaska Air 539. From Ontario California to Seattle. A chorus of angry infants of the babies are -- to think -- Ears popping plain
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  1. PHOTO: Alaska Airlines planes
  2. PHOTO: An Alaska Airlines passenger on a flight to Seattle looked out the window to see this handwritten note on the wing of the plane.
  3. PHOTO: Alaska Airlines' Self Tag Check-In kiosk
  4. VIDEO: Alaska Airlines Flight 261 Crash
  1. VIDEO: The co-hosts discuss Alaska Airlines' decision to stop handing out prayer cards.
  2. VIDEO: Find out how the fiery arachnid boarded an Alaska Airlines flight.

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