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Yahoo
6 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Tariffs are causing Alaska Airlines to cancel flights. Here's why.
Alaska Airlines is canceling more than a dozen flights a day as tariffs hinder its ability to accept delivery of new aircraft, according to the carrier. The Seattle, Washington-based airline said it wouldn't immediately accept delivery of two Embraer 175 regional jets in order to avoid incurring the extra tariff-related costs. The aircraft were meant to serve Horizon Air, a regional subsidiary of Alaska Airlines. President Trump's tariff agenda has upended supply chains for a range of businesses, and has forced many companies to raise prices on consumers in order to protect their margins. The aviation industry has also warned that the levies will affect its business. "We deeply regret the impact this situation will have on our guests this summer," Alaska Airlines said in a statement to CBS News Wednesday. "Amid the ongoing uncertain economic environment, we are focused on controlling what we can control — including costs, productivity, operational performance and taking care of our guests to the best of our ability. As part of this effort to control our costs, Alaska will not accept additional costs imposed by tariffs throughout our supply chain," it added. Without the new aircraft, Alaska said it must cancel 14 flights a day through the end of July. Horizon operates all of its flights on Embraer jets. Alaska operates an all-Boeing fleet. The delayed aircraft were expected to arrive from Brazil in May. Brazilian imports to the United States have been subject to a 10% tariff since April. Delta Air Lines also took steps to avoid paying tariffs on new aircraft earlier this year. In April, it had new Airbus A350 airlines delivered from France to Japan, and flew the planes internationally first, before bringing them to the U.S. Because the aircraft were not new on arrival in the U.S., the airline was not on the hook for paying tariffs on them. Which routes is Alaska canceling? The new planes had been scheduled to arrive by the end of May and were expected to go into service during the summer season for Horizon, which serves the Pacific Northwest, Alaska, California, Colorado, Utah and western Canada. Alaska said it is cutting routes that are served by multiple flights, so that no single route is eliminated entirely, even temporarily. "When deciding which flights to cancel, we put our guests at the center of consideration. We don't take these decisions lightly as we know it means disruption for our guests and their travel plans. We assessed our network and protected the communities we serve that already have limited service. Our teams are working to reaccommodate all impacted guests on the next best option for their travel plans," Alaska said in a statement. Sneak peek: Where is Jermain Charlo? Baldwin grills McMahon on unallocated funds for students, schools, approved by Congress Hegseth orders Navy to rename USNS Harvey Milk, Jeffries calls it "a complete and total disgrace"
CBS News
6 days ago
- Business
- CBS News
Tariffs are causing Alaska Airlines to cancel flights. Here's why.
Alaska Airlines is canceling more than a dozen flights a day as tariffs hinder its ability to accept delivery of new aircraft, according to the carrier. The Seattle, Washington-based airline said it wouldn't immediately accept delivery of two Embraer 175 regional jets in order to avoid incurring the extra tariff-related costs. The aircraft were meant to serve Horizon Air, a regional subsidiary of Alaska Airlines. President Trump's tariff agenda has upended supply chains for a range of businesses, and has forced many companies to raise prices on consumers in order to protect their margins. The aviation industry has also warned that the levies will affect its business. "We deeply regret the impact this situation will have on our guests this summer," Alaska Airlines said in a statement to CBS News Wednesday. "Amid the ongoing uncertain economic environment, we are focused on controlling what we can control — including costs, productivity, operational performance and taking care of our guests to the best of our ability. As part of this effort to control our costs, Alaska will not accept additional costs imposed by tariffs throughout our supply chain," it added. Without the new aircraft, Alaska said it must cancel 14 flights a day through the end of July. Horizon operates all of its flights on Embraer jets. Alaska operates an all-Boeing fleet. The delayed aircraft were expected to arrive from Brazil in May. Brazilian imports to the United States have been subject to a 10% tariff since April. Delta Air Lines also took steps to avoid paying tariffs on new aircraft earlier this year. In April, it had new Airbus A350 airlines delivered from France to Japan, and flew the planes internationally first, before bringing them to the U.S. Because the aircraft were not new on arrival in the U.S., the airline was not on the hook for paying tariffs on them. Which routes is Alaska canceling? The new planes had been scheduled to arrive by the end of May and were expected to go into service during the summer season for Horizon, which serves the Pacific Northwest, Alaska, California, Colorado, Utah and western Canada. Alaska said it is cutting routes that are served by multiple flights, so that no single route is eliminated entirely, even temporarily. "When deciding which flights to cancel, we put our guests at the center of consideration. We don't take these decisions lightly as we know it means disruption for our guests and their travel plans. We assessed our network and protected the communities we serve that already have limited service. Our teams are working to reaccommodate all impacted guests on the next best option for their travel plans," Alaska said in a statement. contributed to this report.
Yahoo
24-04-2025
- Yahoo
Passenger removed from Seattle plane after making ‘inappropriate comment'
SEATTLE - A flight from Seattle (SEA) to Redmond, Oregon (RDM) was delayed Wednesday after a passenger made a concerning comment to an Alaska Airlines flight attendant during boarding. The comment, which prompted a full security sweep and removal of two guests from the aircraft, caused a lengthy delay for passengers on board the flight. Keep reading to learn more about the incident at Sea-Tac Airport. What we know The incident involved Alaska Airlines Flight 2030, operated by Horizon Air, which was scheduled to fly from Seattle (SEA) to Redmond (RDM). According to a statement from Alaska Airlines, during the boarding process, a passenger made an "inappropriate comment" to a flight attendant regarding the safety of the aircraft. Out of "an abundance of caution," the airline said all passengers were asked to deplane. Port of Seattle security met the passenger at the gate, removed him and his traveling companion and performed a full security sweep of the plane. No dangerous items were found, and the aircraft was cleared to fly. The flight eventually departed after a delay of 1 hour and 20 minutes. There were 69 passengers and 4 crew members on board when the plane finally took off. Alaska Airlines thanked its guests for their patience and praised the professionalism of the flight crew during the unexpected disruption. This incident is a reminder of the heightened security protocols in place at airports and how even a comment can ground a flight temporarily. What we don't know No further information about the passenger or possible charges were released as of Wednesday afternoon. The Source Information in this story came from a spokesperson for Sea-Tac International Airport. Seattle sees big spike in home sales, but listings lag behind Boeing 737 reportedly rejected overseas, FOX 13 finds matching jet in Seattle China retaliates against Trump's tariffs Gov. Bob Ferguson signs bill restricting armed forces from entering WA Fast Ferry cuts loom as Washington faces budget crisis To get the best local news, weather and sports in Seattle for free, sign up for the daily FOX Seattle Newsletter. Download the free FOX LOCAL app for mobile in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store for live Seattle news, top stories, weather updates and more local and national coverage, plus 24/7 streaming coverage from across the nation.
Yahoo
02-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Are you an aspiring pilot? Don't miss this opportunity
HONOLULU (KHON2) — Do you want to earn your wings? Horizon Air, the regional airline subsidiary of Alaska Air Group, is offering an opportunity to help aspiring pilots make their way to the flight deck without leaving the islands for training. Download the free KHON2 app for iOS or Android to stay informed on the latest news Through the first of its kind program, officials said participants can obtain the necessary experience and flight ratings through flight schools in Hawaii at their own pace. Students also have the opportunity to join Horizon Air once they complete their training. 'Safety is nonpartisan': Despite aircraft incidents, experts say flying is still safe 'We are very excited to provide pilots from Hawaiʻi not only an opportunity to join us at Horizon but also a path to eventually come home to Hawaiʻi to fly the rest of their careers,' Carlos Zendejas, vice president of flight operations for Horizon Air said. As of now, nearly 60 student pilots are taking part in the program at Pacific Flight Academy's Honolulu facility. Student pilot Anais Rodriguez described the program as a 'game-changing opportunity' for aspiring Hawaii pilots and their careers. The aviation sector plays a crucial role in keeping Hawai'i's residents and islands connected to the world. ravel to and from our islands. Investing in local students through Horizon Air not only supports Hawai'i's economy but also empowers the next generation of pilots. Lt. Governor Sylvia Luke Future Hawaii students are invited to apply to learn 'the necessary experience and flight ratings through flight schools in Hawaii at their own pace.' Check out more news from around Hawaii Those who are selected to participate in the program will receive a $12,500 flight training stipend, networking opportunities, a conditional job offer and more. More information and the application process can be found on Alaska Air's website. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
