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Airline accused of ruining $521,900 artworks during flight transfer

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The Independent UK

New York gallery says Alaska Airlines ruined half a million dollars in Japanese artwork: suit

Exclusive: Eleven paintings were ‘soaked and sustained significant damage’ when they were transferred between flights during a rainstorm in Honolulu, according to court filings reviewed by The Independent

The Independent UK

Boeing paid $3.1 million fine to FAA over widespread safety violations

Boeing paid a $3.1 million fine to the FAA this year for safety violations. These violations included actions tied to the 2024 Alaska Airlines MAX 9 mid-air emergency. The FAA also cited interference with safety officials' independence and unairworthy aircraft. Hundreds of quality system violations were found at Boeing and…

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Major US airlines to launch new European routes for 2027 – here’s where they are flying to

Alaska, American, Delta and United are among the US airlines to announce new direct flights to destinations in Europe next year.

Euronews

US airline adds first-ever nonstop flight between West Coast and Athens - and a Paris route

The new flights carry symbolic flight numbers tied to their destinations

The Independent UK

John Barnett: What were the Boeing whistleblower’s allegations about the airline?

John Barnett, 62, had been giving evidence against his former employer Boeing in recent days

The Independent UK

Alaska Airlines Rebooks Two Passengers After Miami 'Take Over' Threat Found Not Credible

Alaska Airlines rebooked two passengers after Miami-Dade deputies found no credible 'take over' threat but temporarily banned them for disrupting Flight 305.

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Why was an Alaska Airlines Miami flight put on lockdown after passenger threats?

Two separate passenger incidents on US flights prompted emergency responses and law enforcement involvement. A United Airlines flight diverted to Milwaukee after a passenger allegedly made a threat. An Alaska Airlines flight returned to the gate in Miami due to disruptive passengers. The FAA has reported over 830 unruly passenger…

The Economic Times

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.

France 24

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.

Bangkok Post

‘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

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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…

International Business Times UK

'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.

Reason

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.

Reason

"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.

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The Independent UK

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

AAP

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…

The Economic Times

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 Independent UK

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

Kiplinger

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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