David Calhoun, Boeing C.E.O., to Step Down in Management Reshuffle: The company’s chief executive, David Calhoun, said he would leave at the end of the year ...
nytimes.com/2024/03/25/business/boeing-ceo-steps-down.html
Quick Glance: Implications of Boeing CEO's Resignation on Aircraft Manufacturer
- Dave Calhoun, the CEO of Boeing, is set to resign by the end of the year, with additional top executives leaving the company amidst safety concerns tarnishing its reputation following an incident involving an Alaska Airlines 737 Max in January.
- It is emphasized that most Boeing aircraft remain safe, but only time will reveal whether the restructuring in the corporate leadership leads to tangible positive changes.
- Implementing a cultural shift in a vast company like Boeing can prove to be a complex task, particularly for the incoming CEO tasked with rebuilding the company's image.
- Despite thorough investigations and changes at the helm of Boeing, it is crucial to highlight that the company's airplanes are safe and continue to be maintained by dedicated professionals to ensure safety in the aviation industry.
Exclusive | Airline CEOs Seek Meeting With Boeing Directors to Address Production Problems
wsj.com/business/airlines/airline-ceos-seek-meeting-with-boeing-directors-to-address-production-problems-cb12e6d4
Key bolts appeared to be missing from Alaska Airlines Boeing jet's door that flew off midair: report
nypost.com/2024/02/06/news/key-bolts-appeared-to-be-missing-from-alaska-airlines-boeing-jets-door-that-flew-off-mid-air-report/
Quick Glance: Boeing Aircraft: Bolts Missing According to Investigation Report
- A report from the US agency reveals the absence of bolts on a Boeing aircraft.
- The Boeing 737 Max 9 was operated for several months without bolts.
- Following the incident, the FAA grounds the planes, leading to criticism of Boeing.
- Boeing CEO pledges enhanced quality control after unacceptable deficiencies.
Why flying is still safe despite high-profile problems: United Airlines recently had multiple flight emergencies in the span of a few days. Meanwhile ...
npr.org/2024/03/12/1237262132/why-flying-safe-united-airlines-boeing
Boeing breakdown plane: Lost fuselage part - Alaska Airlines plane scheduled for inspection on the same day
spiegel.de/wirtschaft/unternehmen/boeing-737-max-9-pannenflieger-von-alaska-airlines-sollte-am-selben-tag-zur-inspektion-a-24ea33cd-da01-47f5-8678-8ce8fd294852
WSJ News Exclusive | Justice Department Opens Probe, Interviews Crew in Alaska Airlines Blowout
wsj.com/business/airlines/justice-department-opens-probe-interviews-crew-in-alaska-airlines-blowout-d4cdfa6d
How to Get Over Your Fear of Flying: Many people are afraid when they get on a plane, and the Alaska Airlines door-plug blowout hasn’t helped ...
wsj.com/lifestyle/travel/fear-of-flying-aerophobia-guide-0ee2a087
Boeing Deleted Footage of Work on Alaska Airlines Door That Blew Off 737 MAX: Federal investigators looking into the Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 MAX door blowout ...
democracynow.org/2024/3/14/headlines/boeing_deleted_footage_of_work_on_alaska_airlines_door_that_blew_off_737_max
Quick Glance: Boeing Whistleblower’s Legal Battle Could Continue Posthumously, Lawyer Asserts
- A whistleblower and former Boeing inspector who passed away before his case concluded could have his matter heard posthumously, as per a legal expert.
- Barnett's death should not halt the claim, as his estate could step in as the complainant, stated whistleblower attorney Stephen Kohn.
- Boeing denied retaliating against Barnett but failed to dismiss the plaintiff's case.
- Barnett's attorneys urged local police to continue investigating despite the coroner's initial ruling.
FBI tells Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 Max passengers that they might be 'victims of a crime'
lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2024/03/22/fbi-tells-passengers-on-the-alaska-airlines-flight-that-lost-a-panel-they-might-be-crime-victims_6646673_4.html
Boeing 737 MAX emergency landing: FBI informs passengers about possible “crime”: On January 5, part of the cabin wall of an Alaska Airlines Boeing plane flew out ...
faz.net/aktuell/wirtschaft/mehr-wirtschaft/notlandung-von-boeing-737-max-fbi-informiert-ueber-moegliches-verbrechen-19607558.html
Boeing replaces 737 MAX lead following Alaska Airlines plug door blowout: Boeing has replaced a leading figure of the Boeing 737 MAX program following the Alaska ...
aerotime.aero/articles/boeing-ed-clark-max-program
Quick Glance: Boeing replaces 737 MAX program leader in restructuring
- In a strategic move, Boeing has replaced the leader of the 737 MAX program at its Renton plant and reorganized the leadership team of the Commercial Airplanes Division.
- These changes were communicated to employees this morning in a message from Stan Deal, the head of Boeing Commercial Airplanes.
- Following an incident involving a Renton-assembled MAX 9 where a fuselage panel blew out during an Alaska Airlines flight, scrutiny on quality control at Boeing and its suppliers has intensified.
- Ed Clark, who previously served as the vice president of the MAX program and general manager of the Renton facility, will be departing the company and being succeeded by Katie Ringgold.
Boeing 737 Max: US Department of Justice investigates after near-miss: In January, a part of an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737-8 Max broke out of the fuselage ...
faz.net/aktuell/wirtschaft/boeing-737-max-us-justizministerium-ermittelt-nach-beinahe-unglueck-19575891.html
Flights selling out due to high demand for solar eclipse viewing destinations: Alaska Airlines has seen a threefold increase in customer demand in comparison to ...
bostonherald.com/2024/03/04/flights-selling-out-due-to-high-demand-for-solar-eclipse-viewing-destinations/
Airfare of the Day -First Class- ALASKA AIRLINES Los Angeles to Honolulu from $495 OW
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Alaska Airlines launches exclusive signature craft beer : Alaska Airlines has launched its own exclusive signature craft beer in collaboration with Seattle’s ...
aerotime.aero/articles/alaska-airlines-launches-exclusive-signature-craft-beer
Michigan wins first national title since 1997: The Wolverines won the old-fashioned way.
axios.com/2024/01/09/michigan-washington-national-championship-college-football
Quick Glance: Paul Finebaum Apologizes to Jim Harbaugh
- Finebaum publicly apologizes to Harbaugh for previous criticism.
- He acknowledges that Harbaugh has silenced all doubters.
- Finebaum admits he was wrong and now supports Harbaugh.
- Michigan wins national championship for the first time since 1997.
Alaska Airlines adds nonstops between San Diego, Anchorage: The new weekly nonstop flights begins May 18, 2024.
sandiegouniontribune.com/business/story/2023-10-20/alaska-airlines-nonstop-flights-san-diego-anchorage
Alaska Airlines Adds Anchorage To New York Route, Longest Flight Yet: Alaska Airlines will fly daily between Anchorage and New York, covering a distance of 3 ...
onemileatatime.com/news/alaska-airlines-anchorage-new-york-route/
China-based BYD is now selling more EVs than Tesla: The title of world's best-selling EV maker signifies who has the most global heft in a burgeoning area viewed ...
axios.com/2024/01/02/byd-ev-tesla-sales-electric-vehicles
Quick Glance: BYD Surpasses Tesla as World's Largest EV Maker
- BYD has overtaken Tesla as the world's largest electric vehicle manufacturer
- BYD delivered over 400,000 plug-in hybrid electric vehicles in the fourth quarter
- Tesla offered discounts and incentives to boost sales before the loss of US federal tax credits in 2024
- Tesla produced a record 494,989 vehicles in the fourth quarter, surpassing domestic US car manufacturers significantly
Some anxious travelers are avoiding Boeing Max flights : The incident aboard the Boeing 737 Max 9 has some fliers reconsidering aircraft and their seats.
washingtonpost.com/travel/2024/01/11/flight-anxiety-boeing-737-max-door-plug/
Start your week smart: Alaska Airlines, Supreme Court, Israel’s new phase of war, Defense secretary, winter storm
cnn.com/2024/01/07/us/5-things-january-7-trnd/
Here’s why so many Alaska and United flights are still canceled: Passengers on Alaska Airlines and United Airlines have been marred by hundreds of flight ...
cnn.com/2024/01/12/business/alaska-and-united-flights-canceled-737-max/
An airline just launched one of the country’s longest domestic flights: The trip from New York's JFK to Anchorage International Airport will take over seven ...
charlotteobserver.com/news/business/article280890183.html
Alaska Airlines makes big changes to lounge access - The Points Guy: Starting in February, Alaska Airlines will no longer welcome most first-class flyers into ...
thepointsguy.com/news/alaska-airlines-lounge-access-first-class-cut/
Here’s why so many Alaska and United flights are still canceled: The FAA has grounded affected Max 9s for inspection for days, and neither airline has has hinted ...
omaha.com/life-entertainment/nation-world/travel/united-alaska-flight-cancellations-boeing-max-9/article_d7cd8bc0-c706-567f-96be-e585a14f41e3.html
Detroit to Anchorage, Alaska (& vice versa) for only $236 roundtrip (Jan-Feb dates)
secretflying.com/posts/detroit-to-anchorage-alaska-vice-versa-for-only-203-roundtrip/
As it begins adding The Boeing Company 737-8 aircraft to its fleet, Alaska Airlines will also modify cabins on aging #737-800s.aviationweek.com/air-transport/airlines-lessors/alaska-airlines-takes-first-737-max-8-plans-737-800-updates
Off-duty cops restrain passenger groping woman, threatening others on flight, feds say
star-telegram.com/news/nation-world/national/article283778723.html
Quick Glance: Off-duty pilot accused of attempting to crash Alaska Airlines jet cites breakdown
- Joseph David Emerson charged with 83 counts of attempted murder
- Accused was sitting in the cockpit behind the captain and first officer
- Allegedly, a pilot had to wrestle with Mr. Emerson to stop him
- Suspect claims to have had a breakdown and not slept for 40 hours
Kiosks are out as Alaska Airlines streamlines the airport check-in process - The Points Guy
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Wasted Alaska Airlines Traveler Groped Seatmate, Told Her ‘We’re All Going to Die,’ Feds Say
thedailybeast.com/wasted-alaska-airlines-traveler-groped-seatmate-told-her-were-all-going-to-die-feds-say
Alaska Airlines has a $2.5 billion plan to make holiday travel less of a nightmare
fastcompany.com/90988181/alaska-airlines-2-5-billion-plan-holiday-travel-nightmare
Alaska Airlines gets rid of kiosks in airport lobby overhaul: The airline is encouraging passengers to check in on the Alaska Airlines app before coming to the ...
businessinsider.com/alaska-airlines-kiosks-lobby-overhaul-experience-passengers-boarding-pass-2023-4
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Southwest Airlines passenger kicked from flight for petting a puppy: Video shows the woman calling a flight attendant a 'mean person' after being booted for ...
nationalpost.com/news/world/southwest-airlines-puppy
Airfare of the Day –First Class- ALASKA AIRLINES Los Angeles to Anchorage from $866
loyaltylobby.com/2023/11/16/airfare-of-the-day-first-class-alaska-airlines-los-angeles-to-anchorage-from-866/
Alaska Airlines retires its final Airbus A320 - AeroTime: As Alaska Airlines retires its final Airbus A320, the airline is left with 10 Airbus A321neos before it ...
aerotime.aero/articles/alaska-airlines-retires-its-final-airbus-a320
Non-stop from #Seattle to #Juneau, Alaska (& vice versa) for only $190 roundtrip with Alaska Airlines #Travel (Sep-Oct dates)
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#Atlanta to #Juneau, Alaska (& vice versa) for only $166 roundtrip with Alaska Airlines #Travel (Oct-Dec dates)
secretflying.com/posts/atlanta-to-juneau-alaska-vice-versa-for-only-160-roundtrip
Two Muslim men file federal discrimination suit against Alaska Airlines after they say they were removed for texting in Arabic
cnn.com/2022/08/08/us/muslim-men-file-discrimination-lawsuit-alaska-airlines-reaj/
#Seattle to #Juneau, Alaska (& vice versa) for only $168 roundtrip with Alaska Airlines #Travel (Oct-Feb dates)
secretflying.com/posts/seattle-to-juneau-alaska-vice-versa-for-only-159-roundtrip
Alaska Airlines expedites check-in process. See what it means for you: Passport verification is part of a $2.5 billion three-year investment Alaska Airlines ...
seattletimes.com/business/boeing-aerospace/alaska-airlines-launches-mobile-passport-verification/
New route and a new way to get to Anchorage from Seattle courtesy Alaska Airlines
thepointsguy.com/news/alaska-new-everett-service/
Photos from Alaska Airlines flight show metal paneling breaking away from plane: Images have emerged showing metal paneling coming off of an Alaska Airlines ...
foxbusiness.com/lifestyle/photos-alaska-airlines-flight-show-metal-paneling-breaking-away-plane
Alaska Airlines’ “Salmon People” Boeing 737 Livery: Gorgeous & Meaningful: Alaska Airlines has introduced a new special salmon-themed livery, dedicated to Native ...
onemileatatime.com/news/alaska-airlines-salmon-boeing-737/
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This airline is launching electronic bag tags to speed up airport check-in: Alaska Airlines is rolling out electronic bag tags in an effort to speed up the ...
cnn.com/2022/07/20/business/electronic-bag-tags/
Here’s why Alaska Airlines flight attendants were picketing at Sea-Tac Airport: The flight attendants, represented by the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA ...
seattletimes.com/business/heres-why-alaska-airlines-flight-attendants-were-picketing-at-sea-tac/
Alaska Airlines flight diverted back to Seattle after engine cover issue: A flight bound for San Diego was diverted back to Seattle shortly after takeoff Monday ...
cnn.com/travel/article/alaska-airlines-flight-diverted/
Man allegedly molests two female passengers on separate Alaska Airlines flights: A military service member has been indicted for allegedly molesting teens on ...
aerotime.aero/articles/man-allegedly-molests-two-female-passengers-on-separate-alaska-airlines-flights
Awful: Man Molests Teen Girls On Two Separate Alaska Airlines Flights: A military man is accused of molesting teenage girls on two separate Alaska flights ...
onemileatatime.com/news/man-molests-teen-girls-alaska-flights/
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Bomb threat causes emergency landing for Alaska Airlines: Alaska Airlines Flight 334, en route from Atlanta to Seattle, had to make an unscheduled stop in ...
aerotime.aero/articles/alaska-airlines-flight-diverted-after-bomb-threat
Alaska Airlines begins nonstop service from Seattle to Miami and Cleveland: Alaska Airlines is expanding its route map with new, transcontinental service from ...
thepointsguy.com/news/alaska-airlines-miami-cleveland/
Man accused of using drugs on Alaska Airlines flight: A man has been accused of using drugs and assaulting crew members during Alaska Flight 183 after emerging ...
aerotime.aero/articles/man-accused-of-using-drugs-and-assaulting-crew
Alaska Airlines cancels dozens of flights as pilots picket over stalled contract negotiations
pbs.org/newshour/economy/alaska-airlines-cancels-dozens-of-flights-as-pilots-picket-over-stalled-contract-negotiations
Alaska Air launches new Oregon academy to help address pilot shortage: Alaska Airlines is prepared to spend millions of dollars to help students attend an Oregon ...
oregonlive.com/business/2022/03/alaska-airlines-launches-new-oregon-academy-to-help-address-pilot-shortage.html
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Alaska Airlines cancels dozens of flights as pilots picket: Twenty Portland flights were canceled so far.
oregonlive.com/business/2022/04/alaska-airlines-cancels-dozens-of-flights-as-pilots-picket.html
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Alaska Airlines Adds Paine Field To Honolulu Route: Alaska Airlines will introduce a new daily year-round flight between Everett's Paine Field (PAE) and Honolulu ...
onemileatatime.com/news/alaska-airlines-paine-field-honolulu/
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Alaska Airlines launches gender-neutral uniform policy : Alaska Airlines announced that it has launched new, gender-neutral uniform guidelines for flight ...
cnn.com/2022/04/02/business/alaska-airlines-gender-neutral-uniforms-trnd/
College Student Flies To Classes To Avoid High Rent In Bay Area: To avoid high rent prices in the Bay Area, a college student commuted from Los Angeles to ...
onemileatatime.com/news/college-student-flies-classes/
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Chicago to Anchorage, Alaska (& vice versa) for only $248 roundtrip (Apr-May dates)
secretflying.com/posts/chicago-to-anchorage-alaska-vice-versa-for-only-245-roundtrip/
Non-stop from #Seattle to #Fairbanks , Alaska (& vice versa) for only $168 roundtrip with Alaska Airlines #Travel (Apr-May dates)
https://www.secretflying.com/posts/seattle-to-fairbanks-alaska-vice-versa-for-only-118-roundtrip
Non-stop from Seattle to Fairbanks, Alaska (& vice versa) for only $168 roundtrip (Apr-May dates)
secretflying.com/posts/seattle-to-fairbanks-alaska-vice-versa-for-only-118-roundtrip/
Non-stop from Seattle to Juneau, Alaska (& vice versa) for only $158 roundtrip (Apr-Jun dates)
secretflying.com/posts/seattle-to-juneau-alaska-vice-versa-for-only-159-roundtrip/
Alaska Airlines begins nonstop service from Seattle to Miami and Cleveland: Alaska Airlines is expanding its route map with new, transcontinental service from ...
thepointsguy.com/news/alaska-airlines-miami-cleveland/
Non-stop from Anchorage, Alaska to Honolulu, Hawaii (& vice versa) for only $356 roundtrip (Apr-May dates)
secretflying.com/posts/anchorage-alaska-to-hawaii-vice-versa-for-only-371-roundtrip/
Alaska monthly subscription allows travel between 16 West Coast cities: The memberships start at $49 and go up to $749 per month at the highest level ...
businessinsider.com/alaska-flight-pass-on-demand-travel-west-coast-monthly-subscription-2022-2
New international airline plans $6M upgrade at Anchorage airport: An upstart airline that plans to connect Asian cities with the contiguous 48 ...
adn.com/business-economy/2022/05/03/new-international-airline-plans-6-million-upgrade-at-anchorage-airport/
GOP lawmaker who refused to follow mask mandate while flying says she can’t get to the Alaskan capital
washingtonpost.com/politics/2021/09/11/lora-reinbold-alaska-mask-airline/
Alaska Airlines creates gender-neutral uniform guidelines for employees: Alaska has been updating its uniform guidelines since 2020 to give more freedom and ...
businessinsider.com/alaska-creates-gender-neutral-uniforms-for-flight-attendants-airport-staff-2022-3
Alaska Airlines passenger says airline is ‘stranding’ customers at remote airport in the Arctic
independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/alaska-airlines-stranded-arctic-barrow-b2156429.html
Dublin, Ireland to Anchorage, Alaska for only €394 roundtrip (Feb-Mar dates): Cheap flights from Dublin, Ireland to Anchorage, Alaska for only €394 roundtrip ...
secretflying.com/posts/dublin-ireland-to-anchorage-alaska-for-only-e399-roundtrip/
PDX’s newest concourse opens, will serve mostly regional flights: The new area replaces Concourse A and is devoted to Alaska and Horizon flights.
oregonlive.com/commuting/2021/12/pdxs-newest-concourse-opens-will-serve-mostly-regional-flights.html
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Female flight attendant proposes to pilot girlfriend aboard Alaska Airlines’ ‘Pride in the Sky’ plane
nydailynews.com/news/national/ny-alaska-airlines-proposal-pilot-flight-attendant-pride-sky-los-angeles-20220616-2hohdnk3ofg7dmu2skkhlls3ly-story.html
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Alaska Air to require COVID-19 vaccine for employees: In an email Thursday evening to all Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air employees, the Seattle-based company ...
oregonlive.com/coronavirus/2021/10/alaska-air-to-require-covid-19-vaccine-for-employees.html
Alaska Woman Sues Legislator for Blocking Her on Facebook: The woman said her right to free speech was hindered when she was banned from posting on the ...
newsweek.com/alaska-senator-lora-reinbold-lawsuit-facebook-freedom-speech-1714800
Non-stop from #Seattle to #Anchorage , Alaska (& vice versa) for only $196 roundtrip with Alaska Airlines #Travel (Jan-Mar dates)
https://www.secretflying.com/posts/summer-seattle-anchorage-alaska-vice-versa-132-roundtrip
Non-stop from Seattle to Anchorage, Alaska (& vice versa) for only $196 roundtrip (Jan-Mar dates)
secretflying.com/posts/summer-seattle-anchorage-alaska-vice-versa-132-roundtrip/
Alaska Airlines flight makes emergency landing at PDX: ‘It was terrifying’: An Alaska Airlines flight from Portland to San Francisco emergency landed Wednesday ...
oregonlive.com/portland/2021/11/alaska-airlines-flight-emergency-lands-at-pdx-it-was-terrifying.html
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What to know about Alaska Airlines' new Flight Pass subscription: Flight Pass benefits include a flat fee and more flexibility for Alaska Airlines travelers to ...
goodmorningamerica.com/travel/story/alaska-airlines-debuts-flight-pass-subscription-popuar-west-82927633
Alaska state senator banned from airline tests positive for COVID-19: State Sen. Lora Reinbold said she was treating her case of COVID-19 with vitamins ...
businessinsider.com/alaska-state-senator-banned-from-airline-tests-positive-covid-2021-10
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Alaska Airlines takes kids to the ‘North Pole’ - AeroTime: Alaska Airlines and Spokane Fantasy Flight have teamed up for the 15th year to take children to the ...
aerotime.aero/articles/in-pictures-alaska-airlines-fantasy-flight-takes-off-to-the-north-pole
Air cargo planes ramp up deliveries amid supply chain crunch: To deliver goods to consumers more quickly, retailers and manufacturers are relying on cargo ...
latimes.com/business/story/2022-04-13/supply-chain-air-cargo-deliveries-pandemic-shopping-e-commerce-logistics
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