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Alaska Airlines launches digital bag tag program to fast-track airport check-in

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Those flying Alaska Airlines this fall may get the chance to fast-track their way through luggage check-in with the company’s new electronic bag tag program.

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Airline launches electronic bag tags to speed up check-in

‘This technology makes the entire check-in process almost all off-airport,’ says Alaska Airlines

The Independent UK

Kicked off a flight for wearing a crop top: Why do airlines still have such conservative dress codes?

Decades after it stopped being the norm to dress smartly for flying, some passengers are still being harassed about their outfit choices. Why is this still happening in 2022?, asks Lucy Thackray

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As many businesses met Roe's fall with new abortion benefits, Costco remained silent

For hundreds of thousands of U.S. workers, decisions made in boardrooms here now drastically shape their access to abortion.

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High court declines to take up fight over airline crew rest

The U.S. Supreme Court is letting states set their own standards for meal and rest breaks by airline crews

The Independent UK

Major WA employers commit to maintaining abortion access for employees

Many major Washington employers responded to Friday's U.S. Supreme Court decision throwing out constitutional protections for abortion with renewed pledges to pay the way for employees who must travel to access reproductive health care.

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Machinists' union contract deal gives raises to Alaska Airlines gate agents, office staff and some ramp workers

The machinists' union has reached a deal with Alaska Airlines management for a two-year contract extension that provides substantial raises for 5,300 gate agents, stores personnel and office staff, as well as for ramp workers who load cargo.

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Alaska Airlines reaches contract deal with some workers

A union has reached a deal with Alaska Airlines for a two-year contract extension that provides substantial raises for 5,300 gate agents, stores personnel and office staff, as well as for ramp workers who load cargo

The Independent UK

Flight attendant proposes to pilot girlfriend on plane - two years after first flight

A flight attendant has proposed to her pilot girlfriend aboard a special 'Fly with Pride' flight - two years after the happy couple first locked eyes in the air

Daily Mirror

As summer travel season arrives, airfares are sky-high

After being mostly grounded for two years, Americans rushed to book summer flights this year — and are paying very heavy prices for their tickets.

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For the first time this spring, Alaska Airlines starts a month with few cancellations

After a busy holiday weekend with relatively few flight cancellations, Alaska Airlines got through the first day of June with just two cancellations at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport as of Wednesday evening.

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Stock Wars: Delta Air Lines Vs. Alaska Air Group

Benzinga’s weekly Stock Wars matches up two leaders in a major industry sector with the goal of determining which company is the better investment.

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Low-cost airline makes maiden flight to Boise, with eye on success during busy summer

BOISE, Idaho — Avelo Airlines, a new low-cost air carrier, has launched service at the Boise Airport, with its first flight touching down in the Treasure Valley from its hub at Southern California’s Hollywood Burbank Airport.

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Alaska pilots authorize future strike if talks and mediation fail

Alaska Airlines pilots voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike at some future date if the current negotiations with management and federal mediation efforts fail.

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The Independent UK

Alaska Airlines passenger ‘told to cover up’ by flight attendant

‘#Patriarchytingz’ writes aggrieved traveller

Daily Mirror

Woman 'shamed' as airline orders her to cover up 'inappropriate' top before flight

Tiktok users have called for Alaska Airlines to be 'cancelled' after a woman claims she was told to cover up her 'inappropriate' top and shorts before flying

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Travelers can expect Alaska Airlines to keep canceling flights at high level for weeks

In a message to Alaska Airlines employees Thursday evening, CEO Ben Minicucci said the high level of flight cancellations since April will continue through this month but added that stability should return to the schedule in June.

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Alaska Airlines suffers another spate of flight cancellations, infuriating passengers

Alaska Airlines passengers suffered another bad run of flight cancellations over the weekend.

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Passengers slam US airlines for encouraging mask-free passengers and ‘rewarding’ them with champagne

‘Passengers were calling us freaks, and they awarded the most outspoken guy with free drinks,’ alleged one Alaska Airlines passenger

The Independent UK

Subscriptions are coming to travel, should you get on board?

The subscription pricing model is trending in the travel industry

The Independent UK

Pilots announce mask mandate has been dropped mid-flight in US, angering passengers

‘The flight crew has taken our choices away from us. Very very angry about this,’ says aggrieved traveller

The Independent UK

Pilots filmed urging Americans to ditch masks mid-flight as judge axes Biden mandate

The seven-day average for confirmed cases nears 40,000 and average deaths are 409

Los Angeles Times

Your package was delivered on time? You've got this supply chain workaround to thank

If your seafood is fresher and your online order arrives on time, thank the pandemic: Supply-chain disruptions are actually getting some things delivered faster.

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What you need to know about Alaska Airlines cancellations

For Alaska Airlines — and its customers — April has been nothing but turbulence.

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Travel chaos from pilot shortage just part of Alaska Airlines' headaches

En route to the airport from their Bainbridge Island home early on April 1 for a long-planned trip to a wedding in Tampa, Florida, the Abarbanel family received a notification from Alaska Airlines: Their flight was canceled.

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