The Latest Breaking News from Alaska Airlines

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…

AAP · May 22

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 · May 18

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

The Independent UK · May 18

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.

Bored Panda · Mar 22

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.

International Business Times UK · Mar 22

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.

BANG Premier · Mar 22

Audio from near miss between two planes at Newark airport released

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The Independent UK · Mar 20

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 · Mar 20

Two planes narrowly avoid catastrophic crash at Newark Airport

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The Independent UK · Mar 20

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

The Independent UK · Mar 19