Last month, Alaska Airlines completed its move to the new Harvey Milk Terminal at San Francisco International Airport. Of course, one crucial piece of the puzzle was missing at the time. However, the puzzle is complete since the new Alaska Lounge is now open at SFO Terminal 1. … [Read more...] about Alaska Lounge is Now Open at SFO Terminal 1
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Alaska Air Cabin Refresh
An Alaska Air cabin refresh is coming! Announced yesterday, the refresh will affect most of the mainline fleet, including the new Boeing 737 MAX 9 aircraft. Moreover, as Hawaiian has done with its new Boeing 787-9s, Alaska is expanding the availability of premium seating onboard its aircraft. … [Read more...] about Alaska Air Cabin Refresh
Alaska and Hawaiian Applied for Exemptions
Though Alaska's acquisition of Hawaiian is still pending Department of Justice approval, the two airlines are continuing to work toward their eventual combination. We recently learned that Alaska and Hawaiian applied for exemptions with the Department of Transportation. … [Read more...] about Alaska and Hawaiian Applied for Exemptions
Alaska Air Appears to Have Avoided a Strike, While American Braces for One
In a bit of good news for the airline of the 49th state, Alaska Air appears to have avoided a strike. However, the same can't be said for Alaska's domestic Oneworld partner - American - which has seen its latest round of negotiations with its flight attendants come to an impasse. … [Read more...] about Alaska Air Appears to Have Avoided a Strike, While American Braces for One
Alaska Air Moves to SFO Terminal 1
Alaska Airlines is making moves in Northern California as Alaska Air moves to SFO Terminal 1. This move promises a better experience and convenience for passengers at one of Alaska's primary gateways in the Golden State. … [Read more...] about Alaska Air Moves to SFO Terminal 1
Alaska Air Will Offer Surprise Upgrades
This summer is estimated to be the busiest on records. To show its guests its appreciation for their business this summer travel season Alaska Air will offer surprise upgrades to random passengers seated in Main Cabin. For those of you that often travel with a companion, don't worry - they got you covered, too. … [Read more...] about Alaska Air Will Offer Surprise Upgrades
Alaska Air Offers Maui CARE Flights
As we near the one-year anniversary of the tragic wildfires on Maui, one airline is stepping up to offer residents a reprieve from their current situation. That reprieve is coming in the form of Disneyland vacations as Alaska Air offers Maui CARE flights. … [Read more...] about Alaska Air Offers Maui CARE Flights
Hot Meals Return to Alaska Air Main Cabin!
When I first began flying with Alaska Airlines, hot meals for purchase were standard fare in back of the plane. However, the option was eliminated after the airline began integrating Virgin America's aircraft into their fleet. But, now, hot meals return to Alaska Air Main Cabin, and boy do they look good! … [Read more...] about Hot Meals Return to Alaska Air Main Cabin!
Alaska Receives Over $200 Million from Boeing
Alaska Airlines suffered a lot from the AS 1282 incident. Not only did they receive bad press, but the subsequent groundings cut deeply into their operations and finances. Given this, and their reliance on a single manufacturer, it's only fitting that Alaska receives $200 million from Boeing to compensate for all their troubles. … [Read more...] about Alaska Receives Over $200 Million from Boeing
Earn 70k HawaiianMiles!
HawaiianMiles aren't my favorite reward currency, but with the prospect of them turning into Alaska Mileage Plan miles, stockpiling them now isn't a bad idea. So if you're able to, you should take the opportunity to earn 70k HawaiianMiles now to be able to put them to better use in the future. … [Read more...] about Earn 70k HawaiianMiles!