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'2-Cat Karen' Alaska Airlines Passenger Accuses Carrier of Ruining Christmas Over Pet Policy

An Alaska Airlines passenger dubbed '2-Cat Karen' sparked a viral meltdown after being denied boarding for placing two cats in one carrier on Christmas Eve.

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Alaska Airlines passenger labeled ‘Two Cats Karen’ after trying to stash pets under her seat, accuses staff of ‘ruining Christmas’ when they stop her

The woman claims the information on the Alaska Airlines site was confusing.

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‘The wings have disappeared. We’re all going to die’: Alaska man charged after trying to open plane door mid-flight

Kassian William Fredericks, 36, told doctors that he had been drinking for 10 days straight and could not remember the last two years of his life, according to court records. He has been banned from flying Alaska Airlines, a spokesperson for the carrier told The Independent

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The best and worst US airport lounges revealed (and the No.1 isn’t operated by an airline)

Research ranked general-access lounge networks across America

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Alaska Airlines launches first-ever transatlantic route direct to London in under 10 hours

Next year marks the first time in Alaska Airlines’ history that it will operate transatlantic flights of any kind

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Boeing finalizes $4.7B acquisition of key 737 Max supplier Spirit AeroSystems

Boeing has completed its $4.7 billion purchase of Spirit AeroSystems, a key supplier that builds fuselages for its 737 Max jetliners

The Independent UK

8 Airlines That Rarely Cancel Flights (and Treat Passengers Right)

Traveling can be thrilling, but nothing kills excitement faster than a canceled flight. The anxiety of being stranded, the scrambling for alternative routes, and the inevitable stress of contacting customer service can turn even the most adventurous trip into a nightmare. Some airlines, however, have built a reputation for reliability…

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Pipeline in the pacific northwest is shutdown for a leak - what could it do to gas prices?

The pipeline’s closure sent airlines scrambling to bring in enough fuel to transport travelers during the week of Thanksgiving

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Alaska Airlines Pilot Who Tried to Kill Engine Mid-Flight Claims He's Grown 'as an Individual'

A former Alaska Airlines pilot who attempted to shut off the engines of a passenger jet while it was in the air will not go to prison as part of a plea agreement.

International Business Times

Ex-Alaska Airlines pilot who tried to cut plane’s engine midflight sentenced

The off-duty pilot pleaded guilty or no-contest to all charges against him in September

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Off-duty pilot who tried to cut plane’s engines midair ‘hadn’t slept in over 40 hours’

Joseph Emerson, of Pleasant Hill, California, was charged in federal court with interfering with a flight crew

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Is Microsoft Azure Still Down? These Are All The Services That Might Have Been Affected

A global Microsoft Azure outage caused major disruptions to Office 365, Minecraft, Xbox Live, and major businesses before engineers restored services.

International Business Times UK

Alaska Airlines has grounded its fleet once again due to a mystery IT issue

It's the second major issue to hit Alaska Airlines after a July 2025 incident which grounded multiple flights.

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Delta launches controversial flight route as CEO believes Americans will soon have a new favorite vacation destination

The new 7,000-mile route will be flown three times a week and will stretch over 7,000 miles

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Alaska Airlines working to ‘normalize operations’ and will bring in outside experts after hundreds of flights canceled in IT outage

More than 49,000 passengers have faced travel disruptions over the past two days, according to the carrier

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Alaska Airlines Grounds All Flights Nationwide After Major Technology Outage Halts Operations

Alaska Airlines (NYSE:ALK) and its subsidiary Horizon Air temporarily halted all flights across the U.S. on Thursday evening due to a widespread technology outage affecting operations.

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Alaska Airlines flights are grounded nationwide for the second time this year over an ‘IT outage’

Alaska Airlines advised passengers to check their flight status before traveling to the airport

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Alaska Airlines says an information technology outage is grounding its flights

Alaska Airlines says it is grounding its planes because of an information technology outage

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Boeing Gets FAA Green Light To Boost 737 Max Output After Alaska Airlines Door Plug Blowout

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said on Friday it will let Boeing Co. (NYSE:BA) increase production of its 737 Max jets to 42 per month, up from 38, following thorough safety inspections of the company's manufacturing process.

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FAA allows Boeing to increase 737 Max production nearly two years after door plug flew off plane

The Federal Aviation Administration said Friday it will allow Boeing to produce more 737 Max airplanes by increasing the limit it imposed after a door plug flew off an Alaska Airlines jet that the company built

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Passenger, 61, accused of attacking flight crew that tried to calm her down prompting an emergency landing in Idaho

The passenger has now been banned from flying with Alaska Airlines, the company said

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Pilot left partially deaf after rushing to seal aircraft door that depressurized at 30,000 feet, lawsuit claims

Exclusive: Capt. Wayne Hoefler told The Independent he sprang into action to help fix a malfunctioning door plug -- one day before an incident nearly sucked passengers out of an Alaska Airlines jet

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The best frequent flyer schemes for 2025 (and the ones to avoid)

The top 10 is dominated by American carriers, but a European airline alliance is No.1

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FAA seeks $3.1 million in fines from Boeing over safety violations, 2024 midair panel blowout

The Federal Aviation Administration is seeking $3.1 million in fines from Boeing over safety violations, including an incident in January last year where an Alaska Airlines jetliner lost a door plug panel on its fuselage in midflight

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Frontier’s GoWild! Annual Flight Pass: Is the $349 All‑You‑Can‑Fly Deal Worth It?

Frontier’s GoWild! Pass offers unlimited flights for $349, but blackout dates, standby rules and fees apply. See who benefits and if it’s worth it.

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