Alaska to Phase Out Virgin America Brand

Alaska Airlines announced Wednesday that they will likely retire the Virgin America brand by 2019, instead opting to give the fused airline Alaska's name, logo, and livery. This announcement puts to rest much speculation about whether Alaska would keep the Virgin brand around. The airline ensured customers, however, that some of Virgin America's signature features would be sticking around after the brand itself is gone. Some of these include enhanced inflight entertainment, mood lighting, and the altogether different flying experience.…