Alaska Airlines retires last MD-80, has all Boeing 737 fleet

Alaska Airlines retires last MD-80, has all Boeing 737 fleet

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Story Published: Aug 28, 2008 at 9:41 PM PDT

Story Updated: Nov 21, 2008 at 1:24 AM PDT

By Associated Press

SEATTLE (AP) - Seattle-based Alaska Airlines has retired its last MD-80, completing a two-year transition to an all-Boeing 737 aircraft fleet.

The airline's last MD-80 circled Mount Rainier during its final flight.

Alaska Air says the change will save money by improving operational efficiency and improve fuel conservation.

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