In a heartwarming event, Alaska Airlines reunited a passenger and her dog, Moose, after an unexpected adventure that spanned from North Carolina to Seattle. The reunion took place on Thursday, following Moose's accidental exclusion from a flight and his subsequent escape from the airport.
Alaska Airlines Brings Lost Dog Moose Back to Owner
The story began on Tuesday night at Raleigh-Durham International Airport when Moose was supposed to board an Alaska Airlines flight with his owner to Seattle. However, according to NYPost, due to a mistake in the loading process, Moose was left behind. The airline's staff took care of Moose overnight, planning to send him on the next flight to Seattle.
The next morning, as the staff prepared Moose for his flight, the dog managed to slip out of his collar and ran away from the airport. This prompted an extensive search. Concerned for her pet, Moose's owner flew back to Raleigh on Wednesday afternoon to join the search efforts.
Thankfully, the airport's fire rescue team found Moose unharmed on Thursday morning. They quickly connected Moose with his owner, who had been searching in a different area. The joyful reunion was facilitated by Alaska Airlines, marking a happy ending to what could have been a distressing incident.
Alaska Airlines expressed relief and joy over the successful reunion, focusing on the efforts of the K-9 officers at the airport who took care of Moose until he could be returned to his owner. This incident underscores the importance of pet safety during travel and the commitment of Alaska Airlines to ensure the well-being of all its passengers, including the furry ones.
Alaska Airlines Passenger's Phone Survives Fall from Sky
In January, a passenger's iPhone fell thousands of feet from an Alaska Airlines flight and was later found working. The event occurred during a flight from Portland, Oregon, to Ontario, California, on Jan. 5. The phone belonged to Cuong Tran, who experienced a startling wake-up as his flight, Alaska Airlines Flight 1282, encountered a significant mishap.
The problem began when the aircraft lost a door plug mid-air, creating a loud whoosh of wind inside the cabin. Tran, who was dozing off at the time, suddenly found himself amidst a confusing and frightening situation. "I heard this whoosh sound - really strong-sounding wind," Tran described his ordeal, as quoted by the Business Insider.
He soon realized the gravity of the situation when he noticed a big hole in the side of the plane, his phone, shoe, and sock already sucked out into the sky.
Miraculously, Tran's iPhone was later found on the side of a road, still half-charged and in airplane mode, displaying an email with a baggage claim receipt. This unusual survival story caught the attention of many, bringing out both the phone's durability and the bizarre nature of the incident.
Recently, passenger videos from Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 went viral, showcasing the terrifying moments when part of the plane's fuselage tore away, forcing passengers to grab oxygen masks as wind roared through the gaping hole.
Following this incident, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has grounded all Boeing 737 Max 9 planes equipped with a plug door. This measure will remain in effect until the FAA confirms each aircraft can safely operate again.
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