Airlines

Alaska Airlines Makes Easier for Families to Sit Together

We know you’re focused on a lot of different things when traveling with your kids. (Did you pack enough snacks? Did you confirm a favorite toy made the trip?) One important issue you won’t have to worry about when flying with Alaska airlines: It guarantees that young children will be seated with their families.

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Alaska airlines guarantees that children 13 and under will be seated next to at least one accompanying adult at no additional cost, including for Saver fares, assuming the following conditions are met:

The child and accompanying adult are booked on the same reservation.
The accompanying adult chooses seats for the entire reservation or skips seats for the entire reservation and does not make changes to seat assignments once they’ve been assigned.
Adjacent seats are available in the same class of service your child is ticketed in at the time you book your flight
The plane’s seat layout allows adjacent seating based on the number of children in your reservation.
Your original plane hasn’t been switched to a smaller aircraft.

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There are plenty of discussions happening right now in the industry and beyond about how airlines can improve the travel experience for families. At Alaska, it proud to be ahead of the curve when it comes to keeping families together when they’re flying with Alaska.

By the way, it offer special amenities for youngest fliers: For inflight entertainment, they have dedicated Kids Zone with featured new releases including a new partnership with Rebel Girls; designed for younger tastes, Kids Picnic Pack is available for purchase on flights longer than 775 miles; special Junior Jetsetters program allows children 5-17 years old to travel unaccompanied; and pilots and flight attendants always have wings at the ready to hand out to help trigger a smile.

Airlines

A Costly Mistake: Passenger Pays for Fuel After Disruptive Flight

A Western Australian man has learned a costly lesson after his unruly behavior on a flight resulted in the aircraft having to turn back. The passenger was ordered to pay over $5,000 in fuel costs, along with a significant fine, for causing the plane to divert.

The incident occurred in September 2023 when the man, who was not publicly named, became disruptive on a flight from Perth to Sydney. Due to his behavior, the pilot was forced to turn the plane around and return to Perth, which required dumping fuel to land safely.

The passenger pleaded guilty to charges of disorderly behavior and non-compliance with safety instructions. As a result, he was ordered to pay $8,630 to the airline to cover the cost of the wasted fuel and was also fined $6,055. This combined penalty of over $11,000 is a stark reminder of the severe consequences of disruptive behavior on flights.

While this is not a typical punishment, other cases of in-flight misconduct have resulted in hefty fines. One passenger in the United States was fined over $40,000 for a series of offenses, including bringing their own alcohol on board, being intoxicated, attempting to smoke marijuana, and sexually assaulting a flight attendant.

The Australian Federal Police emphasized that disruptive behavior on flights will not be tolerated. They warned that individuals who cause disturbances can face significant financial penalties and legal consequences. The case of the Western Australian passenger serves as a clear message that obeying airline staff and adhering to safety regulations is essential for a smooth and safe flight.