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2024-12-18DCA’s Coveted Beyond-Perimeter Slots Awarded to Alaska, American, Delta, Southwest, and United
In October, I wrote about Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines, and United Airlines tentatively being awarded beyond-perimeter slots at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). For context, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approved a bill that will allow five beyond-perimeter slots to be added. Each accommodate a flight that breaches the past 1,250-mile limitation -
2024-12-18
Companies that mandate RTO see slower workforce growth, studies show
Fresh analysis from Revelio Labs echoes research showing that office mandates cost companies hard-to-replace workers and hamper hiring. December 18, 2024 Amazon Web Services CEO Matt Garman defended the company’s return-to-office policy during an October all-hands meeting, saying that if employees didn’t feel they could work well in that environment, “there are other companies -
2024-12-18
SAMP Draft EA Comment Period closed (2)
Decision likely to come much earlier than expected! The Sustainable Airport Master Plan Draft EA comment period is now closed. We want to thank everybody who participated. We know the process was short and highly fraught. Nevertheless, we read some very good material. Thank you. The Port registered approximately 230 participants at their four Open -
2024-12-18StART December 18, 2024
The Impact of State and Federal Elections on StART’s Policy Agendas Aviation Noise Working Group Activities Sustainable Airport Master Plan Update -
2024-12-16City of SeaTac Welcomes New City Manager Jonathan Young
The SeaTac City Council approved a contract for the City’s new city manager at its December 10 regular meeting and officially hired Jonathan Young for the position. He assumed his role as city manager on Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025. “We welcome Jonathan Young to the City of SeaTac. We are confident he is the right -
2024-12-13
The STNI SAMP Draft EA Public Comment (final)
The deadline for sending in comments on the SAMP Draft EA is Friday December 13, 2024. Here is the final version of our comment which we’ve sent to the Port of Seattle and FAA. We know that many of you are looking for pre-made comments. Please use any portion of this letter to help you. -
2024-12-12FAA chief resigns, opening another spot for a Trump pick
Mike Whitaker’s resignation comes at a time of turmoil for the agency, which is facing air traffic controller shortages and aging equipment. By Oriana Pawlyk 12/12/2024 09:07 AM EST The head of the Federal Aviation Administration is resigning in January, leaving the aviation safety agency without a confirmed chief in the middle of a major probe -
2024-12-10
Alaska Air Group Adds Seattle To Global Route Map With New Service To Tokyo And Seoul
The Alaska Airlines Group has revealed several significant changes this week. The first destinations to receive flights from Seattle-Tacoma with the widebodies acquired in the merger with Hawaiian Airlines will be Tokyo Narita in Japan and Seoul Incheon in South Korea. Calling all the widebodies In an investor call that outlined the larger Accelerate Alaska plan, the carrier -
2024-12-10Item 8j Des Moines Creek Basin Plan V5
Commission misses opportunity to protect and maintain Des Moines Creek Trail Our comments on Item 8j ( Memo , Presentation ) where the Port Commission voted to renew the Des Moines Creek Basin Plan V5. The original 1997 plan came out of two practical concerns: hydrology and environmental. The airport plateau is the source of most -
2024-12-08
Saving Boeing is the hardest job and biggest opportunity in business
Dec. 8, 2024 at 6:00 am Updated Dec. 8, 2024 at 6:00 am 1 of 2 | Boeing 737 MAX fuselages sent from Spirit AeroSystems in Wichita for final assembly in Renton piled up on train cars in a rail yard just south of the stadiums in SODO during the Machinists strike that ended last