“We have notified Senator Lora Reinbold that she is not permitted to fly with us for her continued refusal to comply with employee instruction regarding the current mask policy.”

Alaska Airlines spokesperson Tim Thompson, regarding the suspension of the state senator after she refused to follow the airline’s mask requirements. The suspension is immediate and the duration will be determined by a review. Alaska Airlines has banned over 500 people. (Associated Press — April 25, 2021)