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Alaska Airlines reaches a milestone contract deal with its pilots union: Alaska Airlines management has reached a landmark contract deal with its pilots union ...
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Alaska Airlines reaches a milestone contract deal with its pilots union
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Alaska Airlines reaches a milestone contract deal with its pilots union: Alaska Airlines management has reached a landmark contract deal with its pilots union ...
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Alaska Airlines reaches a milestone contract deal with its pilots union
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Southwest closing operations at 4 airports: Southwest is closing operations at four airports because of delivery delays for Boeing airliners ...
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Southwest closing operations at 4 airports
Quick Glance: Is Southwest Ending Free Seating?
  • Southwest Airlines is seriously considering seating allocation and passenger boarding to enhance its financial performance.

  • Unlike most other airlines, Southwest does not have a premium section with higher fares.

  • The airline is closely examining customer preferences regarding seating and boarding processes.

  • Experts believe that Southwest could potentially earn a significant amount of money by introducing assigned seating.
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Boeing posts $355 million loss, CEO says focus remains on strengthening safety: As Boeing posts financial losses of $535 million, CEO Dave Calhoun has told staff ...
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Boeing posts $355 million loss, CEO says focus remains on strengthening ...
Quick Glance: Boeing faces revenue decline after 7 quarters with decreasing deliveries
  • Boeing experienced a revenue decline in the last quarter, marking the first time in seven quarters as aircraft deliveries decrease.

  • The quarterly revenue amounted to $16.57 billion, surpassing the expectations of $16.23 billion.

  • Boeing aims to deliver a significant portion of its inventory of 737s and 787s by the end of the year to generate much-needed capital.

  • Operating margins at Boeing's defense business improved to 2.2% in the quarter, compared to a negative value of 3.2% a year ago.
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American Airlines Stock, Southwest Diverge. Boeing Casts Shadow Over Q1 Earnings.
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American Airlines Stock, Southwest Diverge. Boeing Casts Shadow Over Q1 ...
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Southwest Airlines flight attendants ratify new contract: Southwest Airlines' flight attendants on Wednesday voted in favor of a new contract with an immediate ...
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Southwest Airlines flight attendants ratify new contract
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Southwest Airlines flight attendants land new contract deal: Flight attendants at Southwest Airlines have landed a new contract.
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Southwest Airlines flight attendants land new contract deal
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Southwest Airlines stopping service out of IAH this summer
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Southwest Airlines stopping service out of IAH this summer
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Southwest Flight Attendants Get New Contract, Huge Pay Raises: Southwest Airlines flight attendants have ratified a lucrative new contract ...
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Southwest Flight Attendants Get New Contract, Huge Pay Raises
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American Airlines makes big check-in change passengers will love: The goal, American Airlines says, is less time for its passengers waiting in lines.
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American Airlines makes big check-in change passengers will love
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Southwest Airlines has a secret edge over American, United, Delta
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Southwest Airlines has a secret edge over American, United, Delta
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Why an iPhone Can Survive a Drop From a Plane, but Not From Your Kitchen Counter: We launched a drone with Apple and Samsung phones 300 feet in the air to test ...
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Why an iPhone Can Survive a Drop From a Plane, but Not From Your Kitchen ...
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Delta Air Lines is giving out raises and boosting starting pay: The Atlanta-based carrier recorded a higher profit than four of its top competitors — combined
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Delta Air Lines is giving out raises and boosting starting pay
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Airlines now required to pay automatic refunds for canceled flights: The Department of Transportation unveiled new rules for airlines that cancel flights.
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Airlines now required to pay automatic refunds for canceled flights
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US airlines did better with mobility devices in 2023: Here's how each performed: How did U.S. airlines do with mobility devices in 2023? DOT data shows some ...
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US airlines did better with mobility devices in 2023: Here's how each ...
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Southwest Airlines’ big change should mean cheaper flights: The airline is solving a significant problem in a way that should benefit passengers.
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Southwest Airlines’ big change should mean cheaper flights
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Flights delayed up to 2 hours at Sacramento airport after Internet wires ‘intentionally’ cut
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Flights delayed up to 2 hours at Sacramento airport after Internet wires ...
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Southwest made a change to its points program travelers will like: Would that be cash, points, or cash and points?
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Southwest made a change to its points program travelers will like
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Southwest Airlines to end service in, out of Bellingham: BELLINGHAM — Southwest Airlines announced Thursday that it will no longer offer services in or out of ...
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Southwest Airlines to end service in, out of Bellingham
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The Way Airlines Charge for Bags Is Becoming More Complex and Expensive: Baggage fees are rising or changing at many airlines, and travelers who hyperfocus on ...
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The Way Airlines Charge for Bags Is Becoming More Complex and Expensive
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It’s going to be a busy summer of travel at Love Field, DFW Airport: Here are the busiest days to travel this summer at DFW Airport and Dallas Love Field.
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It’s going to be a busy summer of travel at Love Field, DFW Airport
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JetBlue and Southwest planes nearly collide on Washington, D.C., airport runway: A JetBlue flight nearly collided with a Southwest Airlines plane at Washington ...
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JetBlue and Southwest planes nearly collide on Washington, D.C. ...
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In the wake of high-profile near misses, senators ask: Is Boeing doing enough?: A Boeing engineer told lawmakers the company has been taking manufacturing ...
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In the wake of high-profile near misses, senators ask: Is Boeing doing ...
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American Airlines CEO Robert Isom brought in $31.4 million in 2023: American Airlines CEO Robert Isom made $31.4 million last year.
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American Airlines CEO Robert Isom brought in $31.4 million in 2023
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Traveler flies every single US airline in a week to see which one is the best: Eric Decker, better known by his digital name Airrack, uses his online presence to ...
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Traveler flies every single US airline in a week to see which one is the ...
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How to fly your kid solo, free of tress: For many parents and guardians, putting a child on a flight alone may seem terrifying. Belligerent passengers, delays ...
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How to fly your kid solo, free of tress
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ATC Error Leads To Close Call At Washington National Airport: A Southwest Boeing 737 and JetBlue Embraer E190 had a close call at Washington National Airport ...
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ATC Error Leads To Close Call At Washington National Airport
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Seeing the total eclipse from 33,000 feet: Despite the pilot’s best efforts, passengers on Delta’s eclipse flight from Dallas to Detroit didn’t get an ideal view ...
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Seeing the total eclipse from 33,000 feet
Quick Glance: Airplane Observes Solar Eclipse in Bloomington
  • An airplane flies near the total solar eclipse in Bloomington, Indiana.

  • People watch the partial solar eclipse on the observation deck of Edge at Hudson Yards in New York City.

  • Sophia Moccia, 4, from Queens views the eclipse with a homemade mask in New York City.

  • A solar eclipse is visible in Mazatlan, Mexico.
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Collision narrowly avoided at Reagan National Airport after two jets were cleared onto the same runway
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Collision narrowly avoided at Reagan National Airport after two jets were ...
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Southwest 737-8 narrowly avoids runway collision with departing JetBlue E-190: A runway collision between a departing JetBlue E-190 and a Southwest 737-8 was ...
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Southwest 737-8 narrowly avoids runway collision with departing JetBlue ...
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Welcome to Pricing Hell: The ubiquitous rise of add-on fees and personalized pricing has turned buying stuff into a game you can’t win.
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Welcome to Pricing Hell
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Southwest Airlines has a seating edge passengers need to know: An industry expert believes that Southwest has a massive advantage that passengers need to know ...
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Southwest Airlines has a seating edge passengers need to know
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US targets airlines' 'junk fees' in new aviation rules: The new rules require airlines to disclose extra service fees alongside the full fare and offer cash ...
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US targets airlines' 'junk fees' in new aviation rules
Quick Glance: New Rules for Airline Refunds and Fees
  • The Transportation Department will require airlines to automatically refund fares when flights are canceled or delayed and to reveal more about extra fees before booking.

  • The department's new rules target the issues of refunds and surprise fees late in the booking process.

  • Passenger advocates welcome the new steps as a massive improvement in consumer rights and passenger protection.

  • Starting in October, the new D.O.T. rules will include a unified definition for a "significant" delay.
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Non-stop from New York to Seattle (& vice versa) for only $217 roundtrip: Non-stop flights from New York to Seattle for only $217 roundtrip with Alaska Airlines ...
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Non-stop from New York to Seattle (& vice versa) for only $217 roundtrip
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Buy Alaska Mileage Plan Miles With A Mystery Bonus: Alaska Mileage Plan is offering up to a 60% bonus on purchased miles, which is an opportunity to buy miles ...
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Buy Alaska Mileage Plan Miles With A Mystery Bonus
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Southwest Rapid Rewards Adds Cash + Points, But It’s A Bad Deal: Southwest Rapid Rewards has introduced Cash + Points award redemptions, though unfortunately ...
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Southwest Rapid Rewards Adds Cash + Points, But It’s A Bad Deal
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New Southwest Brand Campaign: “The Big Flex”: Southwest Airlines has debuted its biggest brand campaign in nearly a decade, named "The Big Flex ...
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New Southwest Brand Campaign: “The Big Flex”
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Welcome to Pricing Hell: The ubiquitous rise of add-on fees and personalized pricing has turned buying stuff into a game you can’t win.
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Welcome to Pricing Hell
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Qatar Airways Double Avios For Alaska Airlines Flights May 1 – June 30, 2024: Qatar Airways Privilege Club members earn double Avios for Alaska Airlines flights ...
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Qatar Airways Double Avios For Alaska Airlines Flights May 1 – June 30 ...
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Southwest is no longer a top three airline by market cap (here is who is): The Indian low-cost carrier IndiGo has been growing in market cap and catching ...
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Southwest is no longer a top three airline by market cap (here is who is)
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Boeing plane engine cover falls off prompting investigation: The Southwest Airlines flight had to return to Denver International airport shortly after taking off ...
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Boeing plane engine cover falls off prompting investigation
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Clouds covered Texas' solar eclipse. How was it from a plane?: The plane banked from side to side looking for a view, but passengers had to sink onto the floor ...
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Clouds covered Texas' solar eclipse. How was it from a plane?
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Probe begins in another Boeing mishap after engine cover falls off. Passenger records 'scary' moment: Watch
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Probe begins in another Boeing mishap after engine cover falls off ...
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Dish soap to help build planes? Boeing signs off on supplier’s method: An FAA audit found Spirit AeroSystems using Dawn soap and a hotel key card in the ...
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Dish soap to help build planes? Boeing signs off on supplier’s method
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Non-stop from #Chicago to #Seattle (& vice versa) for only $128 roundtrip with Alaska Airlines #Travel
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Non-stop from #Chicago to #Seattle (& vice versa) for only $128 roundtrip ...
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Southwest Airlines 737 reports engine fire: Washington - A Southwest Airlines flight from Texas to Los Angeles was forced to abort during takeoff on Thursday due ...
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Southwest Airlines 737 reports engine fire
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San Diego Travelers View Total Solar Eclipse From 33,000 Feet on Alaska Airlines Jet
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San Diego Travelers View Total Solar Eclipse From 33,000 Feet on Alaska ...
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Alaska Elites Get American Upgrade Certificates For 2024: Alaska Mileage Plan MVP Gold 75K & 100K members receive international upgrade certificates for travel ...
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Alaska Elites Get American Upgrade Certificates For 2024
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Departing Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun cut his bonus in 2024 after the door plug flew off an Alaska Airlines flight
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Departing Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun cut his bonus in 2024 after the door ...
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Boeing 737 engine rips apart during takeoff in terrifying footage: A Boeing 737 engine appeared to come apart as a Houston-bound Southwest Airlines plane began ...
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Boeing 737 engine rips apart during takeoff in terrifying footage
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Southwest Airlines makes a major onboard safety change: The airline has followed United and Alaska Airlines in making the key move.
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Southwest Airlines makes a major onboard safety change
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An engine cover on a Southwest Airlines plane rips off, forcing the flight to return to Denver
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An engine cover on a Southwest Airlines plane rips off, forcing the flight ...
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Boeing has a damaging trust crisis and airline passengers react: Recent alarming aircraft incidents have scared travelers.
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Boeing has a damaging trust crisis and airline passengers react
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Delta Air Lines posts record revenues because Boeing's delays aren't hurting business travel
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Delta Air Lines posts record revenues because Boeing's delays aren't ...
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How do the FAA, airlines help pilots struggling with mental health?: Pilots can deal with mental illness struggles. How does the government help?
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How do the FAA, airlines help pilots struggling with mental health?
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SUMMER: Non-stop from Portland, Oregon to Dallas, Texas (& vice versa) for only $191 roundtrip
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SUMMER: Non-stop from Portland, Oregon to Dallas, Texas (& vice versa) for ...
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Engine cover comes off and hits wing, forcing Southwest flight to land, video shows
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Engine cover comes off and hits wing, forcing Southwest flight to land ...
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Quick Glance: Boeing CEO receives nearly $33 million in 2023 total compensation
  • Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun received nearly $33 million in total compensation in 2023, with much of it in deferred stock that decreased in value after an incident.

  • Calhoun's retirement payouts were valued at over $44 million as of year-end 2023.

  • Boeing underwent a management shakeup due to quality concerns from regulators and customers.

  • Boeing revamped its executive compensation policies to prioritize product safety and quality after two fatal 737 MAX crashes.
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Best travel deal: Southwest Airlines Wanna Get Away sale has flights for as low as $39 one way
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Best travel deal: Southwest Airlines Wanna Get Away sale has flights for ...
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Southwest Airlines: Boeing loses engine cover: Shortly after take-off, the aircraft of the US low-cost airline returns to the airport. Passengers watched out of ...
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Southwest Airlines: Boeing loses engine cover
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Alaska Airlines flights grounded by the FAA on Wednesday: Seattle-based Alaska Airlines grounded flights nationwide due to a technical issues Wednesday morning ...
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Alaska Airlines flights grounded by the FAA on Wednesday