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AS Blog Statements (Flight operated as an AS flight):
Incident involving PenAir Flight 3296 marketed by Alaska Airlines
Posted: 2:45 a.m. on Oct. 18, 2019
On Thursday at 5:40 p.m. local time, PenAir Flight 3296 was involved in an incident while landing at Dutch Harbor, Alaska.Right now, our highest priority is the safety and care of everyone who was onboard the flight. Our hearts are with them, their families and employees at PenAir.While the aircraft is operated by PenAir and the crew are PenAir employees, this flight was marketed by Alaska Airlines and the passengers are our guests. At this point, we understand 39 passengers and three crew members were onboard. We’re still gathering information about the welfare of those on the flight and the incident itself.We have established a toll-free hotline for anyone who believes they may have a family member or friend onboard. The telephone number, accessible from the United States and Canada, is 1-888-283-2153. A telephone number that’s accessible from Mexico is 001-877-542-6973.We will continue to work closely with PenAir, who is leading the response. This page will be updated as we learn more information.
Posted: 10:15 p.m. on Oct.17, 2019 We have established a toll-free hotline for anyone who believes they may have a family member or friend onboard. The telephone number, accessible from the United States and Canada, is 1-888-283-2153. A telephone number that’s accessible from Mexico is 001-877-542-6973.
Posted: 9:30 p.m. on Oct. 17, 2019PenAir Flight 3296 marketed by Alaska Airlines from Anchorage to Dutch Harbor, Alaska was involved in an incident during landing at 5:40 p.m. local time today.There are 39 passengers and three crew members onboard. We’re still gathering information about the welfare of those onboard and the incident itself.PenAir operates the Anchorage-Dutch Harbor service for Alaska with a Saab 2000 aircraft.
Flight 3296 departed Anchorage at 3:15 p.m. local time.
Last edited by Lake1952; 18th Oct 2019 at 14:46.