“Deeply Traumatized” Alaska Airlines Passenger Sues After Flight Plunge Left Crew Bleeding

A past Alaska Airlines passenger is suing the airline after a turbulent flight back in December 2024. Natalie Russell was traveling with Alaska from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) when the service hit dangerous turbulence, which shook the plane violently, and saw a drop in altitude of around 200 feet (60 meters).