TagAirline Industry(129)
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2023-04-04Comments of the Port Of Seattle and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport on draft FAA policy regarding air carrier incentive program, Docket No. FAA-2002-1204
The Port of Seattle submitted comments to the FAA in April 2023 regarding proposed rules for airport air carrier incentive programs, arguing that airports should have broad flexibility to design their own incentive programs rather than follow a rigid list of prohibited practices. Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), which has run a New Air Service Incentive Program for over 15 years, raised concerns about a blanket ban on transferring funds to carriers, arguing that reimbursing carriers for pre-approved marketing activities should not be considered a prohibited subsidy. The Port also sought clarification on eligibility rules for competitive services and the 30-day public notice requirement for incentive agreements. -
2023-04-01Seattle Times Infographic: Alaska Air Group Q1 2023 Earnings
A Seattle Times infographic reporting Alaska Air Group's Q1 2023 financial results, showing revenue rose 30.6% year-over-year to $2.19 billion but the airline posted a net loss of $142 million (-$1.11 per share), attributed to seasonal weakness, higher fuel and labor costs, reduced West Coast tech business travel, and severe weather. -
2023-03-15Airplane Passengers Wearing Masks During Flight
Interior view of a commercial aircraft cabin showing passengers seated in blue seats, most wearing face masks. A WiFi service sign is visible on the forward bulkhead, suggesting this was taken during a period of mask mandates, likely 2020-2021. -
2023-01-23House Bill 1505 – Alternative Jet Fuel Industry in Washington
Washington House Bill 1505 (2023) aims to promote the production and use of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) by establishing tax incentives, clean fuel credits, and research initiatives to grow the alternative jet fuel industry in the state. The bill defines 'alternative jet fuel' as lower-carbon fuels that can be blended with conventional jet fuel without modifying aircraft engines or existing infrastructure. Beyond reducing greenhouse gas emissions, the legislation highlights improved air quality benefits for airport workers and communities surrounding airports like Sea-Tac. -
2023-01-01Alaska Airlines VP Shane Joines at Sea-Tac Airport Bag-Tag Kiosks
A man in a gray suit gestures toward a row of Alaska Airlines self-service bag-tag kiosks at what appears to be Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. The image is credited to photographer Anthony Bolante for PSBJ (Puget Sound Business Journal), visible in the watermark. -
2023-01-01Alaska Airlines Check-In Kiosks at Sea-Tac Airport, Summer 2023
Passengers queue at self-service check-in kiosks in the Alaska Airlines terminal at Sea-Tac Airport. The image is credited to photographer Anthony Bolante for the Puget Sound Business Journal (PSBJ), as shown in the watermark. -
2022-12-07Historic Aircraft Landing with Observers
Spectators watch and photograph the inaugural takeoff of the Boeing 747 prototype (visible '747' markings on fuselage) from what appears to be Paine Field in Everett, Washington. The image documents the first flight of the 747, a historically significant event for the Pacific Northwest aviation industry and relevant to subsequent regional airport noise policy discussions. -
2022-12-07Vintage Commercial Aircraft Interior
Black-and-white promotional or documentary photograph showing the interior of a wide-body or double-deck commercial aircraft cabin, featuring a uniformed flight attendant in a pillbox hat, a spiral staircase in the background, and passengers seated in period-appropriate attire. No visible text, logos, or watermarks to identify the specific airline, aircraft type, or date. -
2022-11-19Alaska Airlines Aircraft at Airport Tarmac
Multiple Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 aircraft are shown at gates on the tarmac at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (Sea-Tac), with tail registration N513AS visible on the foreground aircraft. A departing aircraft, appearing to bear Delta Air Lines livery, climbs out in the background under overcast skies, with autumn foliage visible along the airport perimeter. -
2022-10-17Vintage Aircraft Interior with Red Seating
Interior view of a vintage commercial aircraft cabin featuring red upholstered seats, curved ceiling design, and passengers visible in the background. The image appears to be from an earlier era of commercial aviation, showing the spacious cabin layout and design aesthetics of that period.