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Class Action

Dec. 4, 2025

Judge dismisses challenge to Alaska Airlines cuts in Flight Pass

A federal judge dismissed a class action alleging Alaska Airlines illegally reduced Flight Pass benefits, finding the contract allowed program changes and subscribers had already received all credits purchased before termination.

Judge dismisses challenge to Alaska Airlines cuts in Flight Pass
U.S. District Judge Jacqueline Scott Corley

A federal judge has dismissed a proposed class action accusing Alaska Airlines of unlawfully slashing the number of annual flights available to subscribers of its Flight Pass program, ruling that the company acted within its contractual authority.

In an order Monday, U.S. District Judge Jacqueline Scott Corley granted Alaska Airlines' motion to dismiss all claims brought by plaintiff Luke Burton, who alleged that the airline abruptly changed the terms of its subscription progr...

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