Alaska Airlines receives single operating certificate from FAA

Alaska Airlines has received a single operating certificate from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on January 11, for Alaska Airlines and Virgin America, marking another significant milestone in the integration of the two airlines. The receipt of a single operating certificate will not result in any immediate differences for guests when flying with Alaska or Virgin America. For now, guests will still use respective Alaska and Virgin America mobile apps, websites and airport terminals when traveling. But when Alaska and Virgin America move to a single reservations system in late April 2018, guests can expect a more streamlined travel experience, with the Alaska mobile app and website serving their travel needs.