Review of Alaska Airlines' New Long-Haul Business Class
A travel review details the experience, both positive and negative, of a $2,500 flight in Alaska Airlines' new long-haul business class.
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A travel review details the experience, both positive and negative, of a $2,500 flight in Alaska Airlines' new long-haul business class.

Alaska Airlines is set to launch the first direct flight connecting Seattle and Athens starting in 2027, with tickets already available. This new route will establish a direct air link between the two cities.

An influencer named Whitney Lynn was removed from an Alaska Airlines flight and temporarily banned by the airline after she delivered a sermon about Jesus in the plane's aisle, making the crew feel unsafe.

Alaska Airlines began daily flights from Seattle, USA, to Iceland on May 28, deepening ties between the two countries.

Alaska Airlines is focusing on creating a premium long-haul flight experience, featuring amenities like dimmable cabin lights, soft lanterns, and personalized service.
Hawaiian Airlines is launching a new app and is set for full integration with Alaska Airlines by April 22. The airline expresses optimism, 'seeing the light at the end of the tunnel' with these business updates.
Alaska Airlines has discontinued a daily flight route from Pasco, Washington, which it had only launched five months prior.

An Alaska Airlines aircraft narrowly avoided a collision with a FedEx cargo plane during landing procedures at Newark Airport on Tuesday, according to flight data.
A close call between an Alaska Airlines plane and a FedEx cargo plane while landing at Newark Liberty International Airport is under investigation by authorities.
Details regarding the salaries of Alaska Airlines pilots have been disclosed, with the reported numbers described as 'shocking'.

Athens Airport has established a new connection to the U.S. West Coast, as Alaska Airlines operated its longest flight in history, a 6,197-mile, 12-hour journey, expanding the U.S. market for Greece's largest airport.

Alaska Airlines Flight 305, bound for an unknown destination, returned to the gate in Miami, with flight data indicating a postponement until at least 8:48 pm.
A Florida evangelist who believes passengers have no choice but to listen to her sermons was removed from an Alaska Airlines flight and subsequently placed on the airline's no-fly list.

Alaska Airlines has reportedly prohibited staff from the recently acquired Hawaiian company from wearing leis and aloha shirts on certain routes. This restriction breaks a decades-old tradition for some Hawaiian Airlines crew members.
Alaska Airlines inaugurated its first-ever flight to Europe, a move that escalates its long-standing competition with Delta in the Seattle hub.
Alaska Airlines has selected PrimeFlight to provide cargo services in London, expanding its operational capabilities in the region.

Actress Brenda Song publicly criticized Alaska Airlines after her family, including children Dakota and Carson, was separated on a flight, describing the experience as a 'nightmare.' She accused the airline of splitting up her family during the travel.

An Alaska Airlines jet reportedly flew over a FedEx cargo plane in a near-collision incident on a runway at a major US airport, prompting concerns about air traffic safety.

Federal authorities will investigate a reported close call at Newark airport involving an Alaska Airlines and FedEx aircraft on crossing runways Tuesday night.
Alaska Airlines is recognizing its employees' contributions by awarding them nearly three weeks' worth of bonus pay.
Alaska Airlines has announced the launch of new nonstop flight service connecting to Athens, Greece.

A Christian influencer was removed from an Alaska Airlines flight after causing a stir with spontaneous sermons delivered on board.

A Ninth Circuit appeals court has revived a religious discrimination lawsuit filed by two former Alaska Airlines flight attendants who were fired after opposing a Pride message, finding sufficient evidence to proceed.
Airlines are reportedly absorbing up to 50% of surging jet fuel costs, creating a challenging environment for the aviation industry. Despite this, Alaska Airlines has launched a new Seattle-to-London route, betting on premium international flights.
Alaska Airlines has announced the suspension of its 2026 financial guidance, citing a significant increase in fuel costs as the primary reason for the decision.

Brenda Song, Macaulay Culkin's fiancée, claims Alaska Airlines gave away her family's pre-booked first-class seats, separating her and Culkin from their young children, sparking a debate.

American actress Brenda Song publicly criticized Alaska Airlines, alleging that her family was separated during a flight despite having pre-booked first-class seats.

The National Transportation Safety Board has launched a safety probe into a "close call" incident where an Alaska Airlines plane and a FedEx plane narrowly avoided each other while landing at Newark Airport, with an air traffic controller instructing the Alaska Airlines flight to go around.
The University of Washington Athletics and Alaska Airlines have renewed their decade-long naming rights partnership, with a notable change regarding a key UW asset.