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First-Class Perks Include VR Tech On Alaska Air

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Alaska Airlines announced that is partnering with French company SkyLights to pioneer a new virtual reality (VR) headset for its first-class passengers. The program makes Alaska Air the first airline in North America to trial the technology as an inflight entertainment device. The test is only available to passengers in First Class.

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DOJ Approves Alaska Air Acquisition Of Virgin America

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It seems Alaska Air Group will be moving forward on its acquisition of Virgin America. Alaska Air noted in a released statement that it is pleased with the approval and that it is looking to close the purchase in “the very near future.” In April, Alaska Air announced its $2.6 In April, Alaska Air announced its $2.6

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Alaska Airlines Says Goodbye To Virgin America Brand, Hello To New Perks

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By the end of 2019, Alaska Airlines will retire the Virgin American branding and logo it acquired last year. The Alaska Air Group announced on Wednesday (March 22) that the decision has to do with both cost and consistency of branding, GeekWire reported. In December, the Department of Justice granted U.S.

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To Entice Consumers, Airlines Offer BOGO Tickets

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In August and September, Alaska Airlines ran a 48-hour sale in which an entire three-seat row was offered for the price of a single ticket. Alaska Airlines, usually in the practice of offering 10 to 12 big promotions a year, now runs three a month, according to WSJ.

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HUD announces 2023 loan limits for FHA forward mortgages and HECMs

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In Alaska, Guam, Hawaii and the U.S. For forward mortgage loans in non-high cost areas, the amount for a single unit home increased from $420,680 in 2022 to $472,030 in 2023. In high cost areas, the amount for a single unit home increased from $970,800 in 2022 to $1,089,300 in 2023.

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FHFA Announces 2023 Conforming Loan Limits

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For high-cost areas, and also for Alaska, Guam, Hawaii and the U.S. As was expected based on the significant increase in housing prices during 2022, the limits increased substantially. The standard loan limit for a one-unit home increased from $647,200 in 2022 to $726,200 for 2023.

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Biden Getting GOP Pushback On $1.9 Trillion COVID Stimulus

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Lisa Murkowski of Alaska and Mitt Romney of Utah, part of the bipartisan senators that worked on the package, aren’t sure another round is needed, especially at the price of $1.9 Although he is expected to push for the original package proposed by Biden, he is said to be considering GOP input that could cement its passage. Republican Sens.

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