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Higher Airfares Are Sticking After Spring Price Hikes, Analyst Says

Bank of America Securities (BofA) analyst Andrew G. Didora has adopted a more positive outlook on U.S. airlines ahead of second-quarter earnings, citing strong demand, stable fares, and lower fuel prices as key sector supports.

Benzinga

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.

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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

Alaska Air Stock Rockets 13% on Oil Price Relief Ahead of Q1 Earnings Amid Hawaiian Integration

Alaska Air Group Inc. shares surged more than 12 percent in morning trading Friday as plunging oil prices following the Middle East ceasefire delivered welcome relief to fuel-burdened airlines and boosted sentiment across the sector ahead of the carrier's first-quarter earnings next week.

International Business Times

US airline unveils its first-ever lie-flat business-class cabin

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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

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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

New non-stop flights are launching from the US to these 10 incredible European destinations

The new routes are launching from Seattle, Boston, New York and Philadelphi and deliver American travelers directly to world-class beaches and cities

The Independent UK

Woman catches Alaska Airlines seatmate delete Tinder, Snapchat, and texts with ‘Carly’ right before landing: ‘He sat in front of the wrong FBI girly’

When you’re in a relationship, the only thing worse than being cheated on is not knowing that it’s happening. Empathizing with this feeling means that if you witness a friend’s partner doing something suspicious, you’d likely let them know.

The Mary Sue

Eight of the most impressive domestic seats in the US skies, from economy classics to lie-flat splurges

Flying city to city in the U.S. doesn’t have to be stressful, says US Travel Editor Ted Thornhill, who reveals the airplane seats that will make the journey a joy, from the back of the plane to the front

The Independent UK

‘She was a bitch in the best possible way’: the life and mysterious death of drag queen Heklina

The performer was found dead in ‘unexpected’ circumstances in her London flat in 2023. Why are her loved ones still waiting for an explanation?

The Guardian - UK

Which US airlines offer free Wi-Fi — and how fast is it?

Airlines now use Wi-Fi as a perk to entice customers. Here, we reveal how onboard online experiences compare in the skies above America

The Independent UK

First Alaska-branded widebody jet debuts as carrier places huge Boeing order two years after 737 door-plug blowout

Alaska announced its biggest-ever aircraft deal, ordering 110 planes from Boeing

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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

Tom’s Guide

FAA flight reductions — what travelers can do as hundreds of flights canceled

With the government shutdown ongoing, the FAA has reduced flights and affected thousands of flights heading into the holiday season. Here's what you need to know.

Kiplinger

The Best (and Worst) Airlines for Flight Delays and Cancellations

Flight delays and cancellations can derail your travel plans. See which airlines rank best — and worst — for reliability before you book.

TechRadar

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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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

Benzinga

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.

The Independent UK

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

Benzinga

Alaska Air Cuts Profit Outlook As Fuel Costs Jump And IT Outage Hits

Alaska Air Group Inc. (NYSE:ALK) said Monday it expects third-quarter adjusted earnings per share to come in at the low end of its prior $1.00 to $1.40 forecast, as higher fuel prices and operational issues weighed on results.

The Independent UK

US flight attendants are fed up like their Air Canada peers. Here's why they aren't likely to strike

Flight attendants at both regional and legacy airlines say they're frustrated by what they call low wages and long-standing airline practices of not paying them during the boarding process

Benzinga

United Grounds All Mainline Flights Across US Over Tech Glitch, Says Expect 'Additional' Delays

On Wednesday, United Airlines Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:UAL) temporarily grounded all mainline flights nationwide after a system glitch disrupted critical weight and balance calculations, reigniting scrutiny over the fragility of U.S. aviation infrastructure.

The Independent UK

Alaska Airlines to launch nonstop flights from Seattle to London and Reykjavik

Flights to London and Reykjavik are scheduled to begin in spring 2026

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