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Alaska Airlines, FlightAware

In Alaska, air travel is a fact of life. But what happens when someone dies on a plane?

An average of two fatalities a year occur on planes landing in Anchorage, a stark reminder in a state where flying is often a necessity.

NBC News on MSN · 3d

Alaska Airlines plane was struck by an eagle, forcing flight back to the airport

The eagle was taken to a bird rehabilitation center where it was euthanized due to the severity of its injury.

AFAR on MSN · 4d

Alaska Airlines Will Begin Flying New International Routes in 2025—Here’s Where

Following the acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines and its longer-range aircraft, Alaska is expanding its international and domestic flight network for 2025 and adding lounges.

Yahoo · 3d

Horizon Air flight forced to return to airport after hitting eagle

The eagle survived the collision, but was euthanized after local veterinarians determined its injuries were too extensive

Newser on MSN · 3d

Eagle Strike Forced Plane to Turn Around in Alaska

Days before the air disaster in South Korea, a flight in Alaska also experienced a bird strike, but the effect was not as catastrophic. Alaska Airlines said Horizon Air Flight 2041 from Anchorage to Fairbanks was forced to turn around on Christmas Eve after an eagle hit the plane,

Alaska Airlines, Boeing

NBC News on MSN · 13h

Boeing says it's turning things around one year after the Alaska Airlines incident

Boeing said Friday that it had hit several internal targets on safety and quality control despite a series of embarrassing and catastrophic incidents that has seen its share price plunge and airlines around the world pull some of its planes.

Yahoo · 7h

Boeing details safety improvements one year after Alaska Airlines door plug incident

Almost one year after a door plug blowout on one of its 737 Max jets led to an explosive decompression, Boeing is now detailing the steps it has taken to improve safety during the manufacturing process.

Aviation Week · 2h

Flight Friday: Alaska Airlines MAX 9 Incident Reshapes Boeing 737 Landscape

As a new year begins, this week’s Flight Friday looks back to an event that happened one year ago: the Alaska Airlines Boeing 737-9 (MAX 9) door plug blowout on Jan. 5, 2024, and the impact and effects that had on MAX 9 utilization.

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When it comes to arriving on time, these are the best (and worst) airlines

Aeromexico operates the highest proportion of on-time flights, followed by Saudia and Delta Air Lines, according to a new ...

TravelPulse9h

Boeing Addresses Alaska Airlines Mishap One Year Later

It is a dubious anniversary, at best. On January 5, 2024, a door plug fell off an Alaska Airlines plane traveling at 16,000 feet in the air. The plane was manufactured by the Boeing Company.

Alaska Airlines crew, passenger injured during turbulence on flight out of Seattle

The airline says that to protect individuals' privacy, it is not providing details on the severity of the injuries.

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Severe Turbulence on Alaska Airlines Flight Leads to Crew Hospitalizations, FAA Investigates

Severe turbulence on an Alaska Airlines flight resulted in hospitalizing several crew members; no passengers were harmed.

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Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan: The Ultimate Guide

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