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Airport manager reports Alaska Airlines diversion to Kenai, discusses C-17 'lights out' ops and budget timeline
Summary
Kenai's airport manager told the commission Jan. 8 that an Alaska Airlines jet carrying 76 passengers diverted to Kenai on Dec. 8 because of wind shear in Anchorage; passengers were deplaned and kept separated, Alaska provided $1,000 worth of pizza, and nine passengers did not reboard. The manager also reported lease lot inspections, TSA credential updates, C-17 light-out operation requests and upcoming budget and consultant briefings.
Mary, the airport manager, reported to the commission on operations and recent incidents at Kenai during the Jan. 8 meeting.
Mary said that on Dec. 8 an Alaska Airlines jet with 76 passengers diverted to Kenai after experiencing significant wind shear in Anchorage. The airline brought a maintenance crew and a replacement flight crew; passengers were deplaned and allowed into a…
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