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Passengers settle massive lawsuit with Alaska Airlines and Boeing after midflight door plug failure
Alaska Airlines and Boeing reached an undisclosed settlement with passengers who sued for emotional and physical injuries ...
With blowout probe done, lawsuits take off against Boeing, Alaska Air
Dozens of passengers on board Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 sued the airline and Boeing over a midflight blowout. Three cases ...
Ex-Alaska Airlines pilot who tried to shut off plane's engines mid-flight relives "most consequential three seconds of my life"
Former airline captain Joseph Emerson, indicted for trying to shut off a plane's engines mid-flight in 2023, speaks to "CBS ...
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Boeing Blasted in Scathing Report Over Alaska Airlines Door Blowout
NTSB blames Boeing and FAA for Alaska Airlines 737 MAX door plug blowout, citing missing bolts, poor training, and systemic ...
Attorney: $1B suit against Boeing, Alaska Airlines in door plug incident settled out of court
Three passengers who sued Boeing and Alaska Airlines for $1 billion over a door plug that flew out mid-air have settled the ...
Boeing, Alaska Airlines settle $1B lawsuit with passengers after door plug blowout
Boeing and Alaska Airlines have settled a lawsuit out of court with several passengers aboard the plane that suffered a door ...
‘Most consequential 3 seconds’: Ex-Alaska Airlines pilot recalls attempting to shut off flight’s engine mid-air; feared fatal end
Former Alaska Airlines pilot Joseph Emerson, under the influence of “magic mushrooms,” recalls pulling levers that could have ...
Passengers reach settlement in $1 billion lawsuit over Alaska Airlines flight where door plug blew out at 16,000 feet
These passengers were on board Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 from Portland to Ontario, California on January 5, 2024, when a door plug suddenly flew off the Boeing 737 Max jet mid-air. They sued Alaska ...
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Flying stress: What parents should know after Alaska Airlines incident
The Alaska Airlines incident is the stuff of parental nightmares when it comes to flying with kids. But it’s also newsworthy because it’s so uncommon. Skipping the US Travel 2025 🌴 This ...
Flight Passenger in Custody for Posing ‘Direct Threat’ on Plane Moments Before Takeoff at Seattle Airport
A flight passenger is in police custody following a security incident on the runway at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) at around 1:00 p.m. local time on Saturday, June 14, the airport ...
NTSB recommends changes after Alaska Airlines incident
The NTSB says a series of failures led to a door plug flying off an Alaska Airlines flight las year. The safety board formally recommended 19 changes to both Boeing and the FAA.
Boeing and Alaska Airlines Settle $1B Door Blowout Lawsuit
The aircraft manufacturer and the airline settled out of court for the door plug blowout on the infamous January 2024 flight.