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How Alaska Airlines & Delta's Partnership Turned Into an Airline War

The competitive landscape in the US airline industry looked very different two decades ago. At the time, Delta Air Lines was weaker on the US West Coast, but lacked the resources and funds to grow its operations. So in this video, we take a look at how Alaska Airlines and Delta Air Lines went from friends to frenemies, why Seattle became the center of their rivalry, and how both airlines are now competing for the future of long-haul travel on the US West Coast.

Simple FlyingSimple FlyingSF Staff21 Jul

Alaska Flight Attendant Power Trip: “Clash Of Personalities” Causes Family Removal From Flight

Yesterday I covered a bizarre story about a family being denied boarding on an Alaska Airlines flight, because the carrier’s system had the wrong visa requirements (which is embarrassing, but let’s ignore that for a moment). Then after being downgraded on the next flight, they ended up being removed at the request of the flight attendant. I won’t recap the whole thing, so please read that post first.

One Mile at a TimeOne Mile at a TimeBen Schlappig25 Jun

Alaska Wrongly Denies Family Boarding, Then Kicks Them Off Next Flight Over Seat Dispute

A family of four booked a ticket on Alaska Airlines, only to incorrectly be denied boarding due to the airline having some sort of a glitch in its system when it comes to visa requirements. They were rebooked, only to be downgraded, have similar issues on the next flight, and nearly miss their flight. But they didn’t miss it… instead, they were kicked off the plane by the purser, after another employee insisted they couldn’t have their assigned seats. Ouch.

One Mile at a TimeOne Mile at a TimeBen Schlappig24 Jun