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Flight Attendants Move To Center Stage In Nation’s Labor Battles![img](/img/external-link.svg)
Flight attendants may be in a stronger bargaining position than they have ever been. Contracts are open at nearly every major airline, including Alaska, American, Southwest and United. Three different unions represent flight attendants at the carriers, but the unions are closely aligned.
SFO reports Hawaii fires causing handful of flight delays![img](/img/external-link.svg)
SFO reported that six flights were delayed and one was canceled. The impacted flights include those from Alaska, Hawaiian and United. Neither Oakland International nor San Jose Mineta International airports reported fire-related impacts.
Fisker shows off ambitious EV lineup, starting at $29,900![img](/img/external-link.svg)
Fisker showed off a series of prototype vehicles at its first “Product Vision Day” event. These included the sub-$30,000 Pear SUV, the Ronin sports car, Alaska pickup truck, and a new off-road package for the Ocean SUV. Fisker hopes to put more than one of the cars into production within the next couple of years.
Google Wants You to Never Overpay for a Flight Again![img](/img/external-link.svg)
For now, it applies mostly to US flights on Alaska, Spirit and Hawaiian airlines. Most US carriers have removed the change fee for all but their most basic economy fares.
The lowest price or your money back: Google tests a new program for airfare rebates![img](/img/external-link.svg)
Google Flights is adding a price guarantee badge to select domestic and international flights. If the price of a flight goes down, Google will send you back the difference via Google Pay. Alaska, Hawaiian and Spirit Airlines are the main Book on Google partners.
Uber vs Lyft: Which ride service comes out on top?![img](/img/external-link.svg)
Uber is one of the top-rated ride-sharing platforms on the Google Play Store. The platform allows riders to request rides, track their driver's progress, and pay/tip for the ride through the app. You can also link your Delta, Alaska or Hilton accounts to earn points and save.
Meet SIXFOOT 5, the Queer Music Producer Behind All Your Favorite Drag Queens' New Songs![img](/img/external-link.svg)
SIXFOOT 5 has produced music for Alaska, The Rosé, Nicky Doll, Jan Sport and Peppermint. The 27-year-old producer says working with iconic drag queens was "literally the best"
How to find out which airlines seat families together for free![img](/img/external-link.svg)
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg says this is part of an ongoing effort to pressure airlines to let families sit together without paying fees. So far three airlines have agreed to do it, Alaska, Frontier, and American.
DOT releases dashboard showing which airlines let families sit together at no extra charge![img](/img/external-link.svg)
The dashboard shows which airlines have committed to allowing children under 13 to sit fee-free next to an accompanied adult. The dashboard lists just three major airlines — Alaska, American and Frontier — that have made the commitment. President Biden promised a crackdown on “junk fees” in his State of the Union address last month.
DOT calls out airlines that don’t guarantee free family seating![img](/img/external-link.svg)
American, Frontier and Alaska all guarantee kids 13 or younger will be able to sit next to an adult in their party at no additional cost. Department of Transportation dashboard shows which airlines have committed to "fee-free family seating"
Junk fees: US names and shames airlines over family seating![img](/img/external-link.svg)
The Department of Transportation (DoT) has launched a new dashboard in an attempt to put public pressure on airlines. American, Alaska and Frontier airlines all allow families with young children to sit together for free.
In "junk fee" fight, US details airline family seating rules![img](/img/external-link.svg)
The dashboard rewards airlines with a green check if they guarantee that an adult family member can sit next to their young children if seats are available. On Monday, only three of the 10 U.S. airlines listed on the website received agreen check: Alaska, American and Frontier. The site also includes links to each airline's family-seating policy.
Junk fees: US names and shames airlines over family seating![img](/img/external-link.svg)
The Department of Transportation (DoT) has launched a new dashboard in an attempt to put public pressure on airlines. American, Alaska and Frontier airlines all allow families with young children to sit together for free.
In "junk fee" fight, US details airline family seating rules![img](/img/external-link.svg)
The dashboard rewards airlines with a green check if they guarantee that an adult family member can sit next to their young children if seats are available. On Monday, only three of the 10 U.S. airlines listed on the website received agreen check: Alaska, American and Frontier.
In 'junk fee' fight, US details airline family seating rules![img](/img/external-link.svg)
The dashboard rewards airlines with a green check if they guarantee that an adult family member can sit next to their young children if seats are available. On Monday, only three of the 10 U.S. airlines listed on the website received agreen check: Alaska, American and Frontier.
Nanooks Celebrate Three Seniors but Fall to Saint Martin's![img](/img/external-link.svg)
The Alaska women's basketball team welcomed Saint Martin's University to the Patty Center for their final home game of the season. Alaska started...
Hilton Grand Vacations Gifts To Waikōloa Dry Forest, Salvation Army![img](/img/external-link.svg)
$99 Hawaii Airfare War | 12 Routes | Alaska, Hawaiian, Southwest, UnitedHawaii fare sale today from the four most Hawaii-centric airlines. Flood watch expanded to include Kauai County and extended until 6 p.m.
Hawaii youth lead the world's first constitutional climate case exclusively focused on stopping climate pollution![img](/img/external-link.svg)
Hawaii residents now have until May 7, 2025, to get a REAL ID driver's license. $99 Hawaii Airfare War | 12 Routes | Alaska, Hawaiian, Southwest, UnitedHawaii fare sale today from the four most Hawaii-centric airlines.
These 11 Hawai‘i Chefs and Restaurants are the 2023 James Beard Awards Semifinalists![img](/img/external-link.svg)
$99 Hawaii Airfare War | 12 Routes | Alaska, Hawaiian, Southwest, UnitedHawaii fare sale today from the four most Hawaii-centric airlines. Zippy's at Koko Marina Shopping Center announced the restaurant is closing their dining area in less than two weeks.
Seattle school district sues social media platforms, blames them for student mental health crisis![img](/img/external-link.svg)
Pledge against human trafficking signed at Sea-Tac Airport. January’s human trafficking month includes a new pledge to fight it from some key players at SeaTac airport. The pledge was signed by Port of Seattle commissioners, Alaska and Delta Airlines.