Off-duty Alaska Airlines pilot Joseph David Emerson pleads not guilty in attempted mid-flight sabotage Thursday, December 7 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- An off-duty pilot who admitted to taking psychedelic mushrooms two days before he was accused of trying to shut down the engines of an Alaska Airlines jet in mid-flight from a cockpit jumpseat pleaded not guilty Thursday to 84 charges stemming... Read More.
Off-duty Alaska Airlines pilot indicted for trying to shut off engines mid-flight, avoids attempted murder counts Tuesday, December 5 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- An off-duty pilot accused of trying to shut down engines mid-flight on an Alaska Airlines plane in October was indicted on 84 charges -- though the grand jury declined to go for attempted murder.Joseph David Emerson, 44, was charged with one... Read More.
Alaska Airlines to acquire Hawaiian Airlines for $1.9 billion Sunday, December 3 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- Alaska Airlines will acquire Hawaiian Airlines for $1.9 billion, their CEOs announced.Although the two companies will be merged, they will continue to operate under their current names indefinitely.As a combined airline, Alaska Airlines will serve 138 destinations, expanding "access throughout the Pacific... Read More.
Airlines prepare for busiest holiday season ever with more planes Tuesday, November 14 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- Americans are on pace for record setting holiday travel this season, and while all the major airlines say they're ready, passengers don't want a repeat of last year.Airlines and airports across the U.S. have started to brace for what's expected to... Read More.
Mom sues American Airlines, claims unaccompanied sons were held in ‘room akin to a jail cell’ Wednesday, November 8 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- A Florida mom is suing American Airlines after she claims the airline "misplaced" her two unaccompanied children and put them in a "cold room akin to a jail cell" for a night after the kids' connecting flight during a July 2022... Read More.
Changes to frequent flyer programs hit budget carriers like Frontier Airlines Wednesday, October 25 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- Being a frequent flyer has gotten crowded and the rewards for being a repeat customer are seeing major changes.Frontier Airlines is the latest to join the growing list of airlines making a massive overhaul to its frequent flyer programs that will... Read More.
More details emerge after off-duty pilot allegedly tried to shut off engines on Alaska Airlines flight Tuesday, October 24 by ABC News(PORTLAND, Ore.) -- The off-duty pilot accused of trying to crash an Alaska Airlines passenger plane allegedly tried to shut down the engines "by engaging the Engine Fire Handle," according to the airline.The fire suppression system on the plane consists of a T-valve handle for... Read More.
Off-duty pilot charged with 83 counts of attempted murder for allegedly trying to shut off engines on Alaska Airlines flight Monday, October 23 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- An off-duty pilot is charged with 83 counts of attempted murder after he allegedly tried to shut off the engines by pulling the fire extinguisher handles on an Alaska Airlines flight, according to officials.The plane was scheduled to fly from Everett,... Read More.
Off-duty pilot charged with 83 counts of attempted murder after ‘credible security threat’ on Alaska Airlines flight Monday, October 23 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- An off-duty pilot is charged with 83 counts of attempted murder after he allegedly tried to pull the fire extinguisher handles on the engines of an Alaska Airlines flight, according to officials.The plane was scheduled to fly from Everett, Washington, to... Read More.
Alaska Airlines flight diverted after ‘credible security threat’ Monday, October 23 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- An Alaska Airlines flight was diverted late Sunday after a "credible security threat related to an authorized occupant in the flight deck jump seat," the airline confirmed to ABC News.The flight diverted to Portland "following appropriate [Federal Aviation Administration] procedures and... Read More.
United Airlines will soon prioritize window seat boarding to speed things up by 2 minutes Thursday, October 19 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- Good news for flyers who opt for the window seat -- your boarding zone will soon be prioritized on United Airlines.According to an internal memo from the Chicago-based carrier obtained by ABC News, starting on Oct. 26, the airline will change... Read More.
Southwest Airlines makes it easier to earn A-List status, plus reminder to book your holiday flights Wednesday, October 18 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- As travelers race to book flights for the holidays, Southwest Airlines has announced new changes that will make it easier to earn higher status, with better access to upgrades and more perks for elite members.The largest low-cost carrier announced new perks... Read More.