Alaska Airlines is making it easier to see April’s epic solar eclipse with a series of flights heading to destinations along the path of totality — and they're selling out. The specific routes, which fly to places like Mazatlán, Mexico, Texas, and Ohio, have seen a threefold increase in demand compared to previous years, Alaska Airlines shared with Travel + Leisure. And that increased demand has led to increasingly sold-out flights.
Alaska Airlines 737 May Have Left Boeing Factory Missing Bolts, N.T.S.B. Says
06.02.2024 - 20:29 / nytimes.com
Four bolts used to secure the panel that ultimately blew off an Alaska Airlines plane during a flight last month were removed — and appear not to have been replaced — at Boeing’s factory in Renton, Wash., according to a preliminary report released Tuesday by the National Transportation Safety Board.
The panel, known as a door plug, was opened to repair damaged rivets on the plane’s body, known as the fuselage. The report did not say who removed the bolts keeping the door plug in place. But the safety board said it appeared that not all the bolts were put back once the door was reinstalled on the plane after the rivets had been repaired.
As evidence, the N.T.S.B. provided a photograph of the door plug after it was reinstalled but before the plane’s interior was restored. In the image, three of the four bolts appear to be missing. The location of the fourth bolt is covered with insulation.
The report said the image had been attached to “a text message between Boeing team members on September 19, 2023.” The Boeing employees “were discussing interior restoration after the rivet rework was completed during second shift operations that day,” the report said.
The safety board said there was no evidence that the plug was opened again after it left Boeing’s factory. The plane was delivered to Alaska Airlines at the end of October.
The website maxtravelz.com is an aggregator of news from open sources. The source is indicated at the beginning and at the end of the announcement. You can send a complaint on the news if you find it unreliable.
Top Autors
Popular Topics
thepointsguy.com
23.02.2024 / 21:05
United Airlines hikes bag fees, too, following American and other carriers
Yet another major U.S. airline is raising checked bag fees.
thepointsguy.com
23.02.2024 / 19:59
'We've reached drinking altitude:' Alaska Airlines debuts exclusively brewed IPA
If you enjoy (responsibly) imbibing a crisp, cold beer now and then, you probably also enjoy trying new brews when you travel. Now, you don't have to wait until you reach your destination before popping the tab on a new-to-you beer when you fly with Alaska Airlines.
afar.com
23.02.2024 / 19:55
How Your Credit Card Can Get You an Airline Companion Ticket
AFAR partners with CreditCards.com and may receive a commission from card issuers. This site does not include all financial companies or all available financial offers. Compensation may impact how an offer is presented. Our coverage is independent and objective, and has not been reviewed, approved, or endorsed by any of these entities. Opinions expressed here are entirely those of the AFAR editorial team.
thepointsguy.com
23.02.2024 / 15:19
3 airlines have hiked checked bag fees. Will more follow?
We're less than two months into 2024, and already three U.S. airlines have raised checked bag fees. Now, the lingering question: Will more follow suit?
insider.com
23.02.2024 / 13:53
An Alaska Airlines passenger stabbed an off-duty law enforcement officer with an improvised weapon made from pens, affidavit says
An Alaska Airlines passenger stabbed an off-duty law enforcement officer with an improvised weapon, an FBI agent's affidavit says.
travelandleisure.com
20.02.2024 / 19:31
American Airlines Increases Its Baggage Fee and Updates How Loyalty Members Earn Miles — What to Know
Passengers flying American Airlines will need to pack lighter or be ready to pay, the carrier announced Tuesday of its increased bag fees along with an array of other customer-facing changes.
forbes.com
14.02.2024 / 21:45
United Airlines Adds 100+ Flights To Its Summer Schedule
United Airlines is bringing more adventure to travelers, with an additional 100+ flights being added to the summer flight schedule. Flyers can visit more destinations across the United States and Canada, with plenty of opportunities to enjoy a picturesque outdoor adventure.
travelandleisure.com
12.02.2024 / 19:05
Alaska Airlines Announces Increased Summer Flights to Las Vegas, California, and More
Alaska Airlines is expanding its presence from Portland, Oregon, with an increased seat capacity of more than 25 percent, the carrier announced Monday.
nytimes.com
09.02.2024 / 18:26
Boeing, Still Recovering From Max 8 Crashes, Faces a New Crisis
After two deadly crashes involving its best-selling 737 Max 8 planes five years ago, Boeing spent billions of dollars to make its products safer and repair its reputation. Now, the company is again confronting a wave of uncertainty and costs after a harrowing incident involving a different 737 jet.
nytimes.com
09.02.2024 / 17:45
Boeing Suspends Financial Outlook as It Focuses on Safety
Boeing said on Wednesday that it would not provide a full-year financial forecast, the clearest indication yet that the company is trying to assure customers that it is prioritizing safety amid growing concerns about its popular 737 Max jets.
skift.com
09.02.2024 / 17:36
Alaska Airlines Super Bowl Commercial 2024: Here’s What We Know
Alaska Airlines has confirmed to Skift that it will launch a new advertising campaign during this weekend’s Super Bowl LVIII – and it comes just as the airline is trying to regain control of its messaging.