There’s a war being waged in Seattle right now.

But you won’t see it out on the streets, among your fellow citizens.

Instead – look to the sky. 

For years, two airlines: Delta and Alaska have battled for supremacy at Seatac.  Now, The Wall Street Journal says Alaska Airlines is making a big play to expand international flights – and Delta is striking back. 

Guest:
Alison Sider, a reporter covering airlines and air travel for the Wall Street Journal

Related stories:
Battle for Seattle: Can Delta Keep Dominating International Flights? - Wall Street Journal
Delta Gets Blowback for Using AI to Set Airfares - Wall Street Journal

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There&rsquo;s a war being waged in Seattle right now.
But you won&rsquo;t see it out on the streets, among your fellow citizens.
Instead &ndash; look to the sky.&nbsp;
For years, two airlines: Delta and Alaska have battled for supremacy at Seatac.&nbsp; Now, The Wall Street Journal says Alaska Airlines is making a big play to expand international flights &ndash; and Delta is striking back.&nbsp;
Guest:
<ul>
<li>Alison Sider, a reporter covering airlines and air travel for the Wall Street Journal</li>
</ul>
Related stories:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.wsj.com/business/airlines/alaska-air-seattle-airport-international-flights-d63cdfe1?st=qDGNfe&amp;amp;reflink=article_copyURL_share">Battle for Seattle: Can Delta Keep Dominating International Flights? - Wall Street Journal</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.wsj.com/business/airlines/delta-gets-blowback-for-using-ai-to-set-airfares-c9e1d9ea?mod=WTRN_pos1">Delta Gets Blowback for Using AI to Set Airfares - Wall Street Journal</a></li>
</ul>
Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible! If you want to help out, go to&nbsp;<a href="http://kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes" data-stringify-link="http://kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes" data-sk="tooltip_parent">kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes.</a>
Soundside&nbsp;is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network.

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