The ongoing debate surrounding airline consolidation and its impact on consumers has been reignited with another proposed airline buyout. Alaska Air Group’s announcement of its intent to acquire Hawaiian Airlines for $1.9 billion has raised concerns and is expected to face scrutiny from the Biden administration, which has been vocal about its opposition to mergers. …
SEATTLE (AP) — In a $1.9 billion agreement, including debt, Alaska Airlines announced on Sunday its plans to acquire Hawaiian Airlines, setting the stage for a potential confrontation with the Biden administration’s concerns about escalating fares in the industry. The merger will preserve both airlines’ brands, anchoring them in the states of Hawaii and Alaska. …
In a bizarre turn of events, an off-duty Alaska Airlines pilot has been accused of attempting to shut down the engines of an airborne plane after taking magic mushrooms. Joseph Emerson, 44, who had never taken psychedelics before, claimed in a jailhouse interview that he thought he was dreaming and wondered if he was in …
The bizarre case of an Alaska Airlines pilot accused of trying to shut down the engines of a plane while under the influence of magic mushrooms has taken a strange turn. According to an interview published Saturday, the off-duty pilot believed he was dreaming and questioned if he was in hell during the incident. Joseph …
According to a recent report by Cirium, only 52% of Air Canada’s flights arrived on time last month, earning it the last spot in the ranking of the top 10 major North American airlines in terms of punctuality. In comparison, Alaska Airlines claimed first place with 82% of its flights arriving on schedule. WestJet, on …
In early 2020, my wife and I made the unfortunate decision to book an AirAsia flight to Bali. Little did we know that the coronavirus would soon unleash chaos on the world. As lockdowns began and travel plans were thrown into disarray, we desperately tried to secure a refund. We reached out to AirAsia’s customer …