Alaska Airlines
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Bird strikes Alaska Airlines plane
CNN.com Travel &bull Aug 31, 2010
The bird hit the plane above the windshield shortly after it took off Monday evening from Los Angeles International Airport en route to Vancouver, British Columbia, said Mike Fergus of the Federal Aviation Administration. Last year officials said a migrating… Full Story »
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Alaska Airlines' airfare sale includes many SoCal airports
LA Times - Daily Deal Travel Blog &bull Aug 25, 2010
Limited-time sales, whether lasting for a day or a week, seem to have become the norm, with travelers either grabbing a seat or waiting until the next deal to commit. On Tuesday, JetBlue Airways launched a one-day sale; on Wednesday,… Full Story »
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Alaska Airlines launches fall fare sale
MSNBC Travel &bull Aug 24, 2010
The sale by the sister carriers covers travel from Sept. 8 through Dec. 15 to destinations in the United States and Canada and from Sept. 8 through Oct. 5 to Mexico. Tickets must be bought by Aug. 31 and at… Full Story »
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Fall Sale from Alaska Airlines
The Airfarewatchdog Blog &bull Aug 24, 2010
Save on fall travel with the current sale from Alaska Airlines. Fares are valid for travel on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday, from September 8 through December 15. Travel to Mexico is valid daily. Full Story »
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Horizon Air Changes Business Model
Aviation Week &bull Aug 20, 2010
Regional service provider Horizon Airlines is making a big change in its business model that will turn over decision-making for all of its routes-and the responsibility and risk for marketing and selling seats for them-to sister company Alaska Airlines. The decision comes with benefits for Horizon but also is generating some questions about its future direction, some of which cannot be… Full Story »
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United first class service to Hawaii
One Mile at a Time &bull Aug 11, 2010
As I've mentioned a few times now, I spent the weekend in Maui. I flew United both ways on a great fare ex-Seattle, thanks to Alaska Airlines' crazy Hawaii expansion, which is driving prices down. And I figured I'd share a few observations regarding the flights. First of all, the upgrades were insanely easy. I mean insanely easy. I flew out… Full Story »
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Alaska Airlines Flight Hits an Eagle but Avoids Tragedy
Jaunted &bull Aug 9, 2010
Yesterday morning, an eagle was sucked into one of the engines of an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 bound from Sitka to Seattle, causing the airplane to abort take off and its engines to automatically shut down. All 134 passengers and… Full Story »
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Eagle strike in jet's engine halts Alaska flight
MSNBC Travel &bull Aug 8, 2010
ANCHORAGE, Alaska - An eagle was sucked into an Alaska Airlines jet's engine as the aircraft was taking off from a small southeast Alaska town Sunday, causing the flight to be aborted. Seattle-bound Flight 68 was approaching takeoff speed when… Full Story »
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Nerd Birds and Bulgaria Make Our List of New Airline Routes
Jaunted &bull Aug 6, 2010
Sometimes its hard to stay on top of all the new route announcements that come our way, so weve complied a little bit of a rundown below. As long as you can afford the fares, this should definitely help add… Full Story »
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Alaska Airlines Competes For Bellingham via Honolulu
BNET &bull Aug 6, 2010
Brett has worked in various pricing, sales, and marketing functions for airlines including America West and United. In addition to writing for BNET's Travel industry blog, he also writes the award-winning consumer travel blog, The Cranky Flier, and holds an… Full Story »
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Air War: Does Southwest Have Alaska Airlines in the Crosshairs?
BNET &bull Aug 5, 2010
Brett has worked in various pricing, sales, and marketing functions for airlines including America West and United. In addition to writing for BNET's Travel industry blog, he also writes the award-winning consumer travel blog, The Cranky Flier, and holds an… Full Story »
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Is Alaska Air making a 'preemptive strike' vs. Allegiant?
USAtoday.com Travel - Top Stories &bull Aug 3, 2010
Alaska Airlines on Monday announced it would begin flights to Hawaii from Bellingham, Wash. -- a move many see as a preemptive strike against leisure-oriented rival Allegiant Air. Alaska, which did not even serve Hawaii until fall 2007, now flies 15% of its capacity to the state, according… Full Story »
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JetBlue CEO On American, Open Architecture, and Yes, Snack Boxes (Across the Aisle, Part 2)
The Cranky Flier &bull Aug 3, 2010
And now we're back with Part 2 of my across the aisle interview with JetBlue CEO Dave Barger. Today's focus is on the airline's "open architecture" which has pushed them toward the Alaska Airlines of the east - willing to… Full Story »
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Alaska Airlines launches sale for Hawaii flights
MSNBC Travel &bull Aug 2, 2010
One-way fares between Anchorage, Alaska and Honolulu are $199. Other cities on sale include Portland, Ore., Oakland, Calif., San Diego, Seattle, Sacramento and San Jose, Calif. Waimea Canyon, Kauai Kalalau Valley, on Kauai's west side, is more than 3,000 feet deep and provides stunning panoramic views. Waimea is nicknamed "The Grand Canyon of the Pacific." Honolulu, Hawaii Men… Full Story »
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Alaska Air adds Mexico route from San Jose
USAtoday.com Travel - Top Stories &bull Jul 30, 2010
Beginning Nov. 20, Alaska Airlines will add nonstop service between San Jose, Calif., and the Los Cabos in Mexico. The carrier will fly three flights a week on the route, operating one round-trip flight each Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday on… Full Story »
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Airfare Deals and News for the Week of July 30, 2010
Frommer's Travel &bull Jul 30, 2010A Virgin Atlantic sale to London, deals from Alaska Airlines, plus find out which carriers don't charge standby fees. Alaska Airlines - London - Virgin Atlantic Airways - United States - Alaska Full Story »
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Alaska Air test 'greener' landing; AA to pay $5M in freight case; Singapore Airlines posts profit
USAtoday.com Travel - Top Stories &bull Jul 29, 2010
Click on the headline to see a full version of the story. Alaska Airlines tests 'greener' landing at Seattle AP: Alaska Airlines says it's flown another test flight of landing procedures at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport that can save fuel, reduce… Full Story »
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Coming this fall: Alaska Air customers can earn miles on Icelandair
USAtoday.com Travel - Top Stories &bull Jul 29, 2010
Alaska Airlines and subsidiary Horizon have signed a codeshare agreement with Icelandair. In a press release, Alaska Air says the "agreement allows Icelandair to place [its] code on select Alaska and Horizon Air flights." Icelandair says the codeshare will apply… Full Story »
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Alaska Airlines' Fares to Go
The Airfarewatchdog Blog &bull Jul 28, 2010
Alaska Airlines' Fares to Go start at $69 one-way. Fares are valid for travel on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, from August 24 through November 17. No blackout dates. Seats are limited and may not be available on all flights. Full Story »
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Fly to Sun Valley from $119 OW
Independent Traveler: Bargains &bull Jul 27, 2010Put some extra sun in your life this summer with a trip to Sun Valley, Idaho. Save big when you book your flight from Seattle, Los Angeles or Portland, OR. Tickets start at just $119 each way when you reserve… Full Story »
