55 h. ago Algorithms can predict rare kinds of failures in areas such as air traffic scheduling

On Dec. 21, 2022, just as peak holiday season travel was getting underway, Southwest Airlines went through a cascading series of failures in their scheduling, initially triggered by severe winter weather in the Denver area. But the problems spread through their network, and over the course of the next 10 days the crisis ended up stranding more than 2 million passengers and causing losses of $750 million for the airline.

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3 d. ago Southwest Airlines unveils new portable charger rule for passenger safety

Starting May 28, Southwest Airlines mandates visible portable chargers during flights to enhance safety, addressing risks of thermal runaway in lithium-ion batteries.

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3 d. ago United Airlines flight returns to Hawaii after concerning message found on bathroom mirror; FBI investigating

United Airlines Flight 1169 to Los Angeles returned to Hawaii after a "potential security concern" aboard the plane. The FBI and police are investigating.

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5 d. ago Campaign against an airline that flies deportees sets off a legal fight

Seth Miller, an independent aviation journalist and state lawmaker in New Hampshire, began the campaign last week with advertisements on two billboards near Avelo’s busiest airport urging travelers to avoid the airline. The post Campaign against an airline that flies deportees sets off a legal fight appeared first on Boston.com.

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5 d. ago Alaska Airlines ‘Gift of Travel’ helps hero donor reach his 50th state

Alaska Airlines ‘Gift of Travel’ helps hero donor reach his 50th state  Alaska Airlines News

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9 d. ago Major airline holding flights to accommodate flyers with connections

American Airlines is rolling out tech to delay flights for connecting passengers, starting at Dallas-Fort Worth and then expanding to other hubs this summer.

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9 d. ago ⊣Travel Discounts by Age⊦Does Alaska Airlines offer senior discounts for seniors?

⊣Travel Discounts by Age⊦Does Alaska Airlines offer senior discounts for seniors?  Bitly

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1 week ago Australia, and United States Celebrate Quick Response to United Airlines Flight Diversions from Sydney to San Francisco

Australia, and United States Celebrate Quick Response to United Airlines Flight Diversions from Sydney to San Francisco  Travel And Tour World

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1 week ago {Travel_USA}Does Alaska Airlines have Discounts for seniors?

{Travel_USA}Does Alaska Airlines have Discounts for seniors?  Bitly

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1 week ago Alaska Airlines Looks To Be A Big Player For Memorial Day Travel

Alaska Airlines Looks To Be A Big Player For Memorial Day Travel  WBOC TV

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1 week ago Record Memorial Day travel expected as Alaska Airlines bets big on global expansion

Record Memorial Day travel expected as Alaska Airlines bets big on global expansion  CBS News

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1 week ago American Airlines Boosts Transpacific Travel Sector with New Los Angeles to Brisbane Flights While Qantas Expands Dallas Routes in Major Growth Push

American Airlines Boosts Transpacific Travel Sector with New Los Angeles to Brisbane Flights While Qantas Expands Dallas Routes in Major Growth Push  Travel And Tour World

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2 w. ago Heading to Asia? Alaska Airlines Has a New Travel Hack for You

Heading to Asia? Alaska Airlines Has a New Travel Hack for You  Business Traveler USA

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2 w. ago Australia And United States Benefit From Major Flight Expansion As Qantas And American Airlines Enhance Connectivity With New Seasonal Routes

Australia And United States Benefit From Major Flight Expansion As Qantas And American Airlines Enhance Connectivity With New Seasonal Routes  Travel And Tour World

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2 w. ago Newark airport disruptions leave airline flyers scrambling as experts share tips for not being 'stranded'

Newark airport is struggling with radar issues, staffing shortages and construction delays — and travel experts recommend alternative airports as passengers report significant flight disruptions.

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2 w. ago Alaska Airlines Taps Jumio's AI for Frictionless International Travel

Alaska Airlines Taps Jumio's AI for Frictionless International Travel  Benzinga

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2 w. ago Alaska Airlines Partners with Jumio to Provide Faster, More Efficient Travel | ALK Stock News

Alaska Airlines Partners with Jumio to Provide Faster, More Efficient Travel | ALK Stock News  GuruFocus

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2 w. ago Alaska Airlines Partners with Jumio to Provide Faster, More Efficient Travel

Alaska Airlines Partners with Jumio to Provide Faster, More Efficient Travel  Morningstar

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2 w. ago Alaska Airlines Partners with Jumio to Provide Faster, More Efficient Travel – Company Announcement

Alaska Airlines Partners with Jumio to Provide Faster, More Efficient Travel – Company Announcement  Financial Times

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2 w. ago Hidden REAL ID hassles facing airline travelers and states to avoid

States vary in readiness for the May 7 REAL ID deadline. While some DMVs offer extended hours to accommodate demand, others face challenges with appointment availability as the date approaches.

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