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fromTheregister
2 days ago

3 is the magic number for Alaska Airlines: triple redundancy

"The two outages we experienced last year were painful for our guests, employees and financial results," he said. "It's not for a lack of investment. We were investing in IT. I think it was more of a configuration. We had hardware failures. We had backup systems and triple redundancies that didn't kick in."
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Why do airline computer systems fail? What the industry can learn from meltdowns

Airline IT systems are fragile and interconnected; failures in critical systems can cascade rapidly, causing widespread flight cancellations and major passenger disruption.
Snowboarding
fromUnofficial Networks
2 months ago

An Alaskan Airlines Boarding Pass Can Double As A Free Ski Lift Ticket

Alaska Airlines boarding passes offer free or discounted lift tickets at multiple North American ski resorts and free checked ski equipment without oversized baggage fees.
fromSFGATE
3 months ago

Alaska Airlines slashes SFO routes in exchange for SoCal hub

But those additions will come at the expense of several routes the airline is cutting, including 25% at San Francisco International Airport and others at San Jose Mineta International Airport. "These adjustments are firmly rooted in the need to be disciplined with our aircraft in 2026, as fewer new aircraft enter our fleet," an Alaska spokesperson told the Points Guy in a statement. "Although these decisions are difficult, SFO and LAX remain key markets for us."
Travel
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fromFortune
3 months ago
US news

Alaska Airlines resumes operations after grounding planes for hours over IT outage | Fortune

fromsfist.com
6 months ago
Travel

Alaska Airlines' Operations Halted For Three Hours Sunday Night Due to IT Problem, Impacts Continue

fromFortune
3 months ago
US news

Alaska Airlines resumes operations after grounding planes for hours over IT outage | Fortune

fromsfist.com
6 months ago
Travel

Alaska Airlines' Operations Halted For Three Hours Sunday Night Due to IT Problem, Impacts Continue

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fromsfist.com
4 months ago
US news

Former Alaska Airlines Pilot Takes Plea Deal In Case Involving Mushrooms, Dangerous Cockpit Freakout

fromsfist.com
4 months ago
US news

Former Alaska Airlines Pilot Takes Plea Deal In Case Involving Mushrooms, Dangerous Cockpit Freakout

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Travel
fromBusiness Insider
5 months ago

Alaska Airlines is rolling out Elon Musk's Starlink to all its planes and letting customers choose how to earn loyalty points

Alaska Airlines overhauls Atmos Rewards, offering free Starlink WiFi for members, flexible point-earning options, and a new co-branded Bank of America credit card.
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fromInsideHook
5 months ago
Travel

Alaska Airlines Is Launching Three European Routes in 2026

Alaska Airlines will add new international routes to Europe and Asia starting in 2026.
fromTravel + Leisure
8 months ago
Travel

This U.S. Airline Has a New Direct Flight to Tokyo-With Deals Under $620

Alaska Airlines has launched a direct flight from Seattle to Tokyo, marking the start of its international expansion.
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
8 months ago

This U.S. Airline Has a New Direct Flight to Tokyo-With Deals Under $620

Alaska Airlines has launched a direct flight from Seattle to Tokyo, marking the start of its international expansion.
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E-Commerce
fromBusiness Insider
5 months ago

Alaska Airlines is flying to Europe for the first time - and the planes are getting a fresh look

Alaska Airlines initiates transatlantic flights with a new livery and routes to London Heathrow and Reykjavík, highlighting global ambitions post-Hawaiian Airlines acquisition.
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fromTravel + Leisure
5 months ago
Travel

Alaska Airlines Just Announced 7 New Routes Across the West Coast to Ski Towns, Wine Country, and More Popular Destinations

fromTravel + Leisure
5 months ago
Travel

Alaska Airlines Just Announced 7 New Routes Across the West Coast to Ski Towns, Wine Country, and More Popular Destinations

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fromFast Company
6 months ago

Alaska Airlines resumes operations after equipment failure grounds all flights

A critical piece of multi-redundant hardware at Alaska Airlines' data centers experienced an unexpected failure, affecting several key systems without any involvement of hacking.
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fromTheregister
6 months ago

Alaska Airlines grounds itself due to IT problem

Alaska Airlines has grounded its fleet due to an unspecified IT issue, affecting operations and leading to a temporary ground stop across its network.
US news
E-Commerce
fromAdExchanger
6 months ago

Why Alaska Airlines Sees Promise In Google Meridian | AdExchanger

Alaska Airlines employs a complex mix of measurement methodologies for effective marketing attribution.
Marketing tech
fromMarketing Dive
6 months ago

How Alaska Airlines found a $100M revenue opportunity with Google's Meridian

Alaska Airlines could increase addressable advertising revenue by $100 million through Google's Meridian marketing mix model.
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fromTravel + Leisure
9 months ago

I Flew the New Disney-themed 'The Princess and the Frog' Plane-Here's What It Was Like

Alaska Airlines unveiled a Disneyland Resort-themed livery inspired by 'The Princess and the Frog' at Portland International Airport.
Los Angeles
fromSFGATE
9 months ago

Alaska Airlines drops 2 key SFO routes, grows at San Diego

Alaska Airlines is cutting routes in California but expanding services in San Diego.
NYC startup
fromqns.com
9 months ago

Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines to join American Airlines at JFK Terminal 8 QNS

Terminal 8 at JFK will host 10 oneworld carriers, simplifying travel for passengers to Alaska and Hawaii.
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