Alaska Airlines Flight Lands with Cargo Door Ajar, Amid Safety Concerns and $1B Lawsuit

The incident, involving a flight from Los Cabos to Portland, raises further questions about the airline's safety practices as it faces a major lawsuit over previous safety issues.

An Alaska Airlines flight from Los Cabos, Mexico, landed in Portland with its cargo door found ajar, with no injuries reported.
The airline has faced recent scrutiny over safety, including a $1 billion lawsuit filed by passengers over a separate incident.
Maintenance teams inspected the aircraft, replacing a spring in the door handle, and cleared it for service.
Experts express concern over potential major defects, as the incident adds to a series of safety issues involving Alaska Airlines and Boeing.
The National Transportation Safety Board warns of the possibility of repeat incidents, highlighting ongoing safety challenges.