Alaska Receives Compensation from Boeing Over Door Plug Blowout

  The Associated Press reports the Chicago-based aerospace giant paid $160 million to Alaska as “initial compensation” with more money on the way.   First Compensation Payment Covers Loss Related to Incident According to the Seattle-based airline, the $160 million payment is related to losses after an unsecured door plug …

Transportation Department Encourages More Military Travel Benefits

  In an open letter to U.S.-based carriers, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg is asking airlines to provide clear and consistent benefits detailed in public-facing customer service plans.   Enhanced Benefits Request Ahead of “Support Our Troops” Dashboard In his request to airlines, Buttigieg referenced his own service as a U.S. …