
Pilot Who Tried to Shut Down Engines Avoids Prison
A former Alaska Airlines pilot who tried to shut down a passenger jet's engines mid-flight has been sentenced to time served, avoiding additional prison time.
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A former Alaska Airlines pilot who tried to shut down a passenger jet's engines mid-flight has been sentenced to time served, avoiding additional prison time.

JetBlue is likely to be acquired rather than face bankruptcy, according to analysts, as the U.S. airline industry shifts towards larger, loyalty-driven carriers.

Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines have reached a major post-merger milestone, now operating under a single FAA certificate that unifies their operational procedures.

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An Alaska Airlines flight from Portland to Dallas Love Field diverted to Boise, Idaho, after a passenger allegedly assaulted two flight attendants. The passenger was arrested and faces battery charges

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One year after Alaska Airlines acquired Hawaiian Airlines for $1.9 billion, the vision for Hawaiian as a distinct global brand has changed, with international expansion plans halted.