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FAA launches investigation after door breaks off flight out of Las Vegas

The pilot of a small plane alerted Air Traffic Control that the back door had fallen off shortly after taking off from the North Las Vegas Airport earlier this summer

The Independent UK

‘Capricious whims of a single individual’: Alaska Airlines flight allegedly refuses to take off till California woman fixes one thing. Her shirt

“Do better or don't do it at all.”

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US regulators grant Boeing 737 MAX 7 certificate after years of delays

US regulators approved Boeing's smallest 737 MAX jet more than eight years after its maiden flight, clearing the way for deliveries. The process was prolonged by new requirements imposed by federal legislation after two fatal crashes in 2018 and 2019.

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US regulators grant long-awaited Boeing 737 MAX 7 certificate

NEW YORK - More than eight years after Boeing organized the maiden flight of the 737 MAX 7, US authorities announced Monday that they certified the aircraft.

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‘I didn’t know the message of Jesus Christ was unsafe’: Evangelist kicked off Alaska Airlines flight after preaching during delay

She was asked to deplane for safety reasons.

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'Demons Don't Like Jesus': Evangelist Preaching to 'Captive Audience' Booted From Alaska Airlines

Florida evangelist Whitney Lynn was removed from an Alaska Airlines flight after delivering a sermon in the aisle, raising safety concerns and sparking debate over religious expression.

International Business Times UK

Florida evangelist who says passengers have no choice but to listen to her sermons removed from flight; Alaska Airlines puts her on no-fly list

Florida's preacher Whitney Lynn had to be deboarded from a San Diego-bound flight as she started addressing the passengers when there was a slight delay in the plane and called it 'God's perfect timing' to place their faith in Jesus. The incident took place on Thursday and now Alaska Airlines…

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'We Have To Dump the Fuel': Alaska Airlines Passenger Reveals Exactly What Happened During Mid-Air Emergency

An Alaska Airlines flight from Rome to Seattle declared an emergency due to a mechanical issue, forcing a return to Rome after dumping fuel over the Atlantic. No injuries were reported.

International Business Times UK

Christian Flight Attendants' Religious Discrimination Case Against Union Can Go Forward

As I noted this morning, on Wednesday the Ninth Circuit allowed a religious discrimination claim against Alaska Airlines to go… The post Christian Flight Attendants' Religious Discrimination Case Against Union Can Go Forward appeared first on Reason.com.

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"Employees Actually Do Not Have the Right to Believe That LGBTQ Rights Are 'Immoral'"

The Ninth Circuit allows a religious discrimination claim against Alaska Airlines to go forward, based on its firing of Christian flight attendants who objected on a company-run intranet to the company's statement in favor of a federal ban on sexual orientation and gender identity discrimination.

Reason

Alaska Airlines bans staff from recently acquired Hawaiian company from wearing leis and aloha shirts on certain routes, report says

The restriction breaks a decades-old tradition for some Hawaiian Airlines crew members, who have worn flowers in their hair since the 1950s

The Independent UK

Connecting the world from London: Heathrow continues to grow as oneworld's most served global hub

LONDON, May 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The oneworld Alliance will expand its presence at London's Heathrow Airport to 14 member airlines when Alaska Airlines launches its new nonstop service to Seattle on Friday, 22 May 2026. This summer, oneworld airlines will offer nearly 2,800 weekly departures directly connecting London Heathrow…

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Summer travelers who relied on Spirit Airlines may struggle to find budget alternatives

Spirit Airlines has ceased operations, leaving many Americans struggling to find affordable flights. Rising jet fuel costs, inflation, and intense competition are squeezing budget carriers. Consolidation is happening in the sector as airlines merge. This situation highlights the challenges for low-cost airlines to survive in the current economic climate.

The Economic Times

Spirit Airlines collapse sparks fears for future of cheap flights and budget carriers

Spirit’s demise is not the only challenge travelers face a week before the launch of summer travel

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Kiplinger Readers' Choice Awards 2026: Airline Credit Card Rewards Programs

Find out which airline credit card rewards programs came out on top.

The Independent UK

Major US airline unveils new Dreamliner business class ‘plush’ upgrade on flights to Rome and London

The new suite is a revolution for the carrier, whose previous top-tier seat was a recliner

The Independent UK

Passenger banned after allegedly vaping on board flight

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Police called to Alaska Airlines flight after passenger caught vaping on board

The smoke alarm reportedly activated on the flight from Seattle to Sacramento

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Brenda Song Slams Airline For Separating Her And Macaulay Culkin From Their Kids During Nightmare Flight

“We will never fly @alaskaair again and neither should you,” Brenda Song added.

International Business Times UK

Alaska Airlines Responds to Brenda Song Amid Claims Her Family's First-Class Seats Were Given Away

Brenda Song and Macaulay Caulkin's family vacation was disrupted when Alaska Airlines gave away their first-class seats, prompting Song to criticize the airline.

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Macaulay Culkin’s wife-to-be slams airline for ‘giving away’ her family’s flight tickets

In a furious blast on Instagram, Macaulay Culkin’s wife-to-be has criticised Alaska Airlines for “giving away” their seats – despite the family booking spots together months in advance.

The Independent UK

Audio from near miss between two planes at Newark airport released

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The Independent UK

Air traffic control audio captures last-second call that averted mid-air Alaska Airline and FedEx crash

A commercial jet and a cargo plane came dangerously close to crashing into one another, with an air traffic control call revealing the last-minute instructions that averted disaster.

The Independent UK

Two planes narrowly avoid catastrophic crash at Newark Airport

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Alaska Airlines and FedEx plane come within 300ft of collision at Newark Airport, officials say

The Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 came within a few hundred feet of hitting the cargo plane during an aborted landing

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