Jump to contentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleJustin RohrlichSaturday 05 September 2026 21:13 BSTA shipment of art was purportedly ruined by Alaska Airlines while in transit from Osaka, Japan (Getty/iStock)A lawsuit filed in New York state court alleges Alaska Airlines ruined more than $500,000 worth of artwork during a flight transfer in Honolulu, Hawaii.Eleven original paintings bound for Naga Antiques in Hudson, New York, were allegedly left exposed in cardboard crates during a heavy rainstorm on March 18.Distinguished Programs Insurance Brokerage LLC filed the lawsuit seeking to recoup more than $521,900 plus interest after paying out the gallery's claim.The legal complaint accuses Alaska Airlines and its subsidiary, Hawaiian Airlines, of gross neglect, reckless disregard, and willful misconduct.Neither Naga Antiques nor Alaska Airlines immediately responded to requests for comment regarding the ongoing lawsuit.In fullNew York gallery says Alaska Airlines ruined half a million dollars in Japanese artwork: suitMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in