Alaska Airlines stock faces challenges with a 34% drop, a merger, and risky Asia expansion. Read why ALK stock is a hold.

Qatar Air is a partner with Alaska Airlines. The two who signed up got upgraded on the five-hour flight to Doha. Everyone still got their miles — but the super-joiners got the upgrade!

A departing Alaska Airlines flight from Portland to Las Vegas returned to the airport Wednesday morning due to a “strong odor” on board after takeoff, the airline said. Flight 757 landed ...