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French bulldog dies on Alaska Airlines flight after being moved from first class to coach, lawsuit claims

A San Francisco man has sued Alaska Airlines alleging negligence led to the death of his beloved 3-year-old French bulldog after he was asked to move from first-class to coach on a flight from New ...

Trump wins Alaska

Former President Trump has won the state of Alaska and its three Electoral College votes in the 2024 presidential election, according to a projection from Decision Desk HQ. Alaska has gone to the ...

Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago

A series of skirmishes among House Republicans is poised to reshape Washington

Retirements, term limits and leadership ambitions are opening up a slew of top panel spots on the House Republican side next year.

Politics - Politico - October 24

Navy apologies for destroying Alaska Native village in 1882

The U.S. Navy issued an apology Saturday for destroying an Alaska Native village nearly 150 years ago. The 1882 attack in Angoon killed six children and caused such dire food shortages that ...

Hunter found fatally mauled by bear in Alaska

An overdue hunter in Alaska was found dead Wednesday after an apparent attack by at least one brown bear, state police said.

Fight in Alaska over only House seat

Alaska's race for its only House of Representatives seat appears vital this election cycle. Republican candidate Nick Begich joins CBS News and breaks down his campaign goals in the race against ...

Juneau, Alaska, Votes Against Limiting Cruise Ship Numbers

Some residents in the Alaskan capital, frustrated with cruise crowds, sought to limit ship traffic on Saturdays, despite the likely negative impact on local businesses.

Business - The New York Times - October 16

Scientists Are Mapping Landslide Risk in Alaska. Some Homeowners Don’t Want to Know.

Deadly landslides are increasing around the world. But in parts of Alaska, maps of the hazards remain controversial.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 21

Dog dies on Alaska Air flight after downgrade to coach, lawsuit alleges

Pet owner claims his French bulldog died as a direct result of the airline moving him from first class to coach just before takeoff.

Navy issues apology for destroying Alaska Native village in 1882

The attack on Angoon was one of a series of conflicts between the American military and Alaska Natives in the years after the U.S. bought the territory from Russia in 1867.

Deer hunter mauled to death by bear in Alaska, troopers say

Tad Fujioka was found dead and an "investigation revealed he was the likely victim of a fatal bear mauling," officials said.

Paid sick leave measures pass in Alaska, Missouri and Nebraska

Workers in three states are now entitled to paid sick leave for the first time. In Alaska, most workers are now entitled to at least 40 hours of paid sick leave a year. Larger employers in the ...

Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago

Southwest Airlines Settles Boardroom Fight

Southwest will add five board members as a concession.

Business - Inc. - October 25

24 Hours in Mumbai With an Airline Pilot

Flight crews see the world in 24- to 48-hour bites between international flights. On this trip, the stop is the crowded city on India’s west coast.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 31

U.S. Navy apologizes 142 years after shelling and burning an Alaska Native village to oblivion

Shells fell on the Alaska Native village as winter approached, and then sailors landed and burned what was left of homes, food caches and canoes.

Biden expected to soon issue anticipated study on proposed Alaska road’s environmental impacts

The Biden administration is soon expected to take the next steps over a contentious lands issue in Alaska. A source told The Hill that next week the administration is expected to release a draft ...

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

The Ultimate Southwest Insider Tasked With Reinventing the Airline

CEO Bob Jordan plans big changes at the budget carrier, but activist Elliott has called for his ouster and is seeking help from shareholders.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 14

American Airlines jet and small plane in close call

An American Airlines Boeing 737 and s small Cessna plane came within 400 feet of each other in Austin, Texas, forcing the jet to take evasive action to avoid a collision. NBC News' Stephanie Gosk ...

A mysterious spate of bomb threats is crippling India's airlines

India vowed to punish those responsible for hoax bomb threats that have disrupted dozens of flights and caused airlines huge financial losses.

Frontier, Spirit Airlines Revive Merger Talks

The carriers have held early-stage deal discussions, as Spirit continues negotiations with bondholders over possible bankruptcy terms.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 23

American Airlines fined $50M for violating disability laws

The U.S. Department of Transportation on Wednesday announced a $50 million fine against American Airlines for its alleged mistreatment of passengers with disabilities, which the department said in ...

American Airlines lifts 2024 profit forecast after sales strategy shift, posts third-quarter loss

American Airlines raised its profit forecast for the year as CEO Robert Isom said the company's sales strategy shift earlier this year is paying off.

Business - CNBC - October 24

Boeing Email to Ethiopian Airlines Sheds Light on a Crash

Newly revealed correspondence indicates that a Boeing senior official counseled that the company could answer a pilot’s safety question, but it did not.

Business - The New York Times - October 24

Ryanair profit drops as airline cuts passenger forecast

European low-cost carrier blames pressure on consumers for fall in fares

Business - Financial Times - 5 days ago

Trump or Harris? Here are the 2024 stakes for airlines, banks, EVs, health care and more

With the U.S. election less than a month away, the country and its corporations are staring down two drastically different options.

EU sanctions three Iranian airlines after missiles supplied to Russia

World - Yahoo News - October 14

United Airlines sheds unprofitable capacity in better-than-expected quarter

Revenue from basic economy seats shot up 20% at United.

Business - MarketWatch - October 16

Europe’s Airlines Dial Up Pressure in Face of Chinese Threat

World - Yahoo News - October 17

Spirit Airlines extends debt refinancing deadline hours before expiration

Spirit Airlines on Friday again extended a deadline with its credit card processor to renegotiate more than $1 billion in debt.

Business - CNBC - October 18

Airlines bet on food and art to lure flyers back to ageing premium cabins

New perks offered while better planes and seats remain grounded from supply chain disruptions

World - Financial Times - October 19

India’s airline industry in chaos after 90 hoax bomb threats in a week

Authorities yet to uncover source and motive of surge in fake bomb threats, as dozens of planes forced to reroute. A reported 90 hoax bomb threats have been made against Indian airlines in the past ...

World - The Guardian - October 21

The little airline that could — Lebanon's national carrier braves Israeli airstrikes

Since Israel began bombarding Beirut’s southern suburbs in its war against Hezbollah militants, Lebanon’s national air carrier has become a local icon simply by continuing to do its job

World - ABC News - October 22

American Airlines' message to boarding group cheats: Wait your turn.

American Airlines is testing a new tool to stop passengers from boarding flights ahead of their assigned group.

Frontier reportedly considering renewed merger talks with Spirit Airlines

More than two years after a merger deal fell apart, Frontier Airlines is considering another run at acquiring Spirit Airlines, the Wall Street Journal reported Tuesday night.

Business - MarketWatch - October 23

American Airlines Fined $50 Million for Treatment of Disabled Travelers Using Wheelchairs

The Transportation Department issued the fine after an investigation revealed “cases of unsafe physical assistance that at times resulted in injuries and undignified treatment of wheelchair users.”

Top stories - The New York Times - October 23

US airline pilot caught with stun gun at Edinburgh Airport

Ryan Cecil was fined £8,500 after claiming he accidentally left the weapon in his luggage.

American Airlines to pay $50 million penalty for mistreatment of disabled fliers

American Airlines’ stock falls after $50 million settlement with DOT over mistreatment of disabled passengers.