Articles tagged “alaska airlines”

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Boeing Slows 737 Max Production, Expects to Pay Airlines $443 Million for Max 9 Grounding 

Boeing executives said the company would continue to slow 737 Max production as it weeds out quality control and safety issues.

Meghna Maharishi | 1 week ago

Boeing Slows 737 Max Production, Expects to Pay Airlines $443 Million for Max 9 Grounding 

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Biden Administration Cracks Down on Junk Fees in the Airline Industry

The new rules would require airlines to disclose the fees of certain service upfront and streamline the process for providing passengers with refunds.

Meghna Maharishi | 1 week ago

Biden Administration Cracks Down on Junk Fees in the Airline Industry

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Alaska Reports Strong Quarter Fueled by Business Travel Surge

Despite taking a hit from the Max 9 grounding, Alaska Airlines saw an uptick in travel demand, fueled by a full return of business travel.

Meghna Maharishi | 2 weeks ago

Alaska Reports Strong Quarter Fueled by Business Travel Surge

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Senators Call for ‘Detailed’ Investigation Into Boeing Following Whistleblower Report

Boeing faces increasing pressure from Washington to reform its safety and manufacturing protocols after allegations of problems with the structural integrity of the 787 and 777 became public.

Meghna Maharishi | 2 weeks ago

Senators Call for ‘Detailed’ Investigation Into Boeing Following Whistleblower Report

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Alaska Airlines Resumes Flights After IT Issue

Alaska paused nationwide departures after discovering an issue when performing an upgrade to its system that calculates weight and balance. The ground stop expired at 11:30 a.m. ET.

Meghna Maharishi | 2 weeks ago

Alaska Airlines Resumes Flights After IT Issue

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United Airlines Takes $200 Million Hit From Boeing Max 9 Grounding

United is making some adjustments to its long-term fleet plans after the FAA placed production constraints on Boeing.

Meghna Maharishi | 3 weeks ago

United Airlines Takes $200 Million Hit From Boeing Max 9 Grounding

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Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun Made $32.7 Million in 2023

Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun was awarded some of his highest compensation during his short tenure at the helm of the beleaguered U.S. plane maker, but he did not receive a bonus for 2023.

Meghna Maharishi | 4 weeks ago

Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun Made $32.7 Million in 2023

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Solar Eclipse’s Impact on Airlines

Today's podcast looks at eclipses' effects on air travel, Amadeus' new partnership, and Alaska's new payment from Boeing.

Rashaad Jorden | 4 weeks ago

Solar Eclipse’s Impact on Airlines

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Alaska Airlines Receives $160 Million From Boeing for Blowout Accident

Alaska said the $160 million was an initial payment from Boeing and it expects more compensation beyond the first-quarter.

Meghna Maharishi | 4 weeks ago

Alaska Airlines Receives $160 Million From Boeing for Blowout Accident

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United Airlines Asks Pilots to Take Unpaid Time Off Due to Boeing Delivery Delays

The unpaid time off is the latest instance of how delivery and certification issues with Boeing’s aircraft are impacting airlines’ operations.

Meghna Maharishi | 1 month ago

United Airlines Asks Pilots to Take Unpaid Time Off Due to Boeing Delivery Delays