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Alaska Airlines Halts Flight from Honolulu as Crew Members Fall Ill

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7 months ago

June 20, 2024

Alaska Airlines Halts Flight from Honolulu as Crew Members Fall Ill

Weather is the leading cause of flight cancellations in the United States. For this Alaska flight, it was something completely out of the norm that left those onboard wanting to exit the aircraft before departing Hawaii.

According to reports, Alaska Airlines said that two of the flight attendants on its Flight 828 (from Honolulu to Anchorage) reported feeling unwell due to what is only described as a strange odor emanating from the rear of the aircraft. With these attendants unable to perform their assignments, the Boeing 737-900 aircraft no longer had enough crew members to continue operating the flight. As a result, Flight 828 was canceled on Monday.

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Potential causes of the odor on Alaska Hawaii aircraft?

The specific source of the odor remains unidentified thus far, but numerous possibilities could explain the situation:

Lavatory and waste management issues. There’s no delicate way to describe this. Problems such as malfunctioning or overflowing toilets, leaks in the plumbing system, or issues with the sewage tanks can result in foul smells permeating the cabin. Airliners have sophisticated systems, but any issue here might produce noticeable, unpleasant, or sickening odors.

Ventilation-related problems. Airliners rely on complex ventilation systems to circulate and filter air. Any problems in these can lead to air quality problems. Modern airliners use bleed air from the engines for pressurization and ventilation. Sometimes, this can become contaminated with fumes from engine oil or other chemicals, especially if the aircraft is stationary and specific wind conditions are present. These fumes can infiltrate the cabin and lead to noticeable and often very unpleasant smells, which can potentially cause issues for passengers and crew.

Chemical and cleaning products. While unlikely, strong odors may emanate when cleaning agents or chemicals that are used in maintenance or sanitation, if proper ventilation does not occur.

Impact on Alaska Air passengers.

Passengers on the affected flight were obviously frustrated, as is the case in any flight cancellation, but probably relieved not to be stuck in the air for hours if there was a significant odor issue. Alaska Airlines accommodated passengers including providing transportation on alternative flights.

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Raised In Alaska Spotting Moose And Grizzly On Trail Cameras

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10 hours ago

January 10, 2025

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Raised In Alaska Spotting Moose And Grizzly On Trail Cameras

We’re sharing some of the Last Frontier adventures of the popular YouTube account Raised In Alaska. This week: Moose and grizzly trail camera shots.

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Fatal vehicle collision left one dead, two injured at mile 91 of Seward Highway, APD says

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19 hours ago

January 10, 2025

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Fatal vehicle collision left one dead, two injured at mile 91 of Seward Highway, APD says

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) – On Thursday, a vehicle collision at mile 91 of the Seward Highway left one dead and two injured, according to an update from APD.

The collision involved two vehicles — a semi-truck and a passenger vehicle.

The Girdwood Fire Department responded at about 8:41 p.m. and pronounced the male driver of the vehicle dead at the scene.

APD says a male and female were transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

At the time of publication, the southbound and northbound lanes of the Seward Highway remain closed.

APD is currently investigating the circumstances of the collision and the victim’s identity will be released once they have completed next-of-kin procedures.

Original Story: An incident involving two vehicles at mile 91 of Seward Highway leaves two injured, according to Anchorage Police Department (APD).

APD is responding to the scene and travelers should expect closures at mile 91 for both northbound and southbound lanes of the Seward Highway for at least the next 3 to 4 hours.

Updates will be made as they become available.

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Strong winds destroy deer shelter at Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center

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1 day ago

January 9, 2025

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Strong winds destroy deer shelter at Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) – Strong winds in the Portage area on Monday destroyed a shelter building at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center that was used to house Sitka deer. The conservation center says 80 mph winds swept through Portage Valley.

The conservation center says no animals were injured, but they are quickly raising money to rebuild. Their goal is $30,000, and as of Thursday morning, they have already fundraised over $26,000.

Sales & Marketing Director Nicole Geils said, “The shelter was in their habitat. It was essential for providing them a safe Haven during harsh weather. It’s a really useful area for when we’re feeding and doing enrichment with the deer and it’s also a safe space for recovery after medical procedures when needed.”

Executive Director Sarah Howard described how she learned about the damage.

“We had a staff member that radioed, ‘The shelter’s gone!’ And a couple of us were at least able to make a little light of the situation. Like, did it go to Oz? And thankfully, it didn’t go too far, and the deer were okay,” Howard said.

The conservation center is still accepting donations through their website.

Strong winds destroy deer shelter at Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center(Courtesy Nicole Geils)