Boeing jetliner that suffered inflight blowout was restricted because of concern over warning light
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A federal official says the Boeing jetliner that suffered an inflight blowout over Portland, Oregon, was not being used for flights to Hawaii after a warning light that could have indicated a pressurization problem lit up on three different flights. Alaska Airlines decided to restrict the aircraft from long flights over water so the plane could land quickly if the warning light reappeared.

Alaska Airlines unveils 'Go Cougs' E175 aircraft
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Alaska Airlines is unveiling a new WSU Cougars-themed plane that takes flight Sept. 23, 2023. (Video by Joe Nicholson, Alaska Airlines)

Alaska Air CEO says flight cancelations will continue through May; 150 new pilots on the way
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Alaska Airline's CEO said Friday that about 50 flights are still being canceled each day, and cancelations will continue through May. Ben Minicucci said in a video posted on YouTube that the outlook is better in "June and beyond" as they add 150 pilots, 200 reservation agents and 1,100 flight attendants.